Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable (calcium carbonate / simethicone).
Calcium Carbonate Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the absorption of calcium. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption.
MANAGEMENT: Calcium may be administered with food to increase absorption. Consider withholding calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.
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Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable drug interactions
There are 223 drug interactions with Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable (calcium carbonate / simethicone).
Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable (calcium carbonate / simethicone) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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