Drug Interaction Report

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of cefpodoxime and reduce its effectiveness. You should avoid taking calcium carbonate or other antacid-containing medications for at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking cefpodoxime. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. 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.

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, magnesium hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of cefpodoxime and reduce its effectiveness. You should avoid taking magnesium hydroxide or other antacid-containing medications for at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking cefpodoxime. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. 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.

Food can enhance the levels of cefpodoxime tablets in your body. Take the cefpodoxime tablets with food to increase absorption by the body. The cefpodoxime suspension can be taken with or without food. You should take cefpodoxime at the same time each day.

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.