Drug Interaction Report

Using bacampicillin together with calcium carbonate is not recommended. By reducing stomach acid, calcium carbonate can decrease the absorption and blood levels of bacampicillin and make the medication less effective against infections. You may need to stop taking calcium carbonate while you are being treated with bacampicillin, or your doctor may want to prescribe a different antibiotic. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Using bacampicillin together with magnesium carbonate is not recommended. By reducing stomach acid, magnesium carbonate can decrease the absorption and blood levels of bacampicillin and make the medication less effective against infections. You may need to stop taking magnesium carbonate while you are being treated with bacampicillin, or your doctor may want to prescribe a different antibiotic. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.