Drug Interaction Report

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Coadministration of oral probiotic preparations with oral antibiotics may reduce the efficacy of the probiotic. It has been theorized that concomitant antibiotics may kill the live organisms found in lactobacillus-, bacillus coagulans-, and bifidobacteria-containing oral probiotic preparations. However, the clinical significance of the interaction has not been established.

MANAGEMENT: Although data are limited, it may be prudent to advise patients to take oral probiotics at least 1 to 2 hours before or after an oral antibiotic.

Food significantly enhances the absorption of atovaquone. You should take each dose of atovaquone at the same time each day with a meal or a milky drink. If you receive enteral nutrition (tube feeding), take atovaquone with your feeding. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Talk to your doctor if you have questions or have difficulty taking atovaquone with food.