Drug Interaction Report

The laxative effect of sodium picosulfate may be decreased when used during or following treatment with cephradine. Your doctor may prescribe a substitute for sodium picosulfate that is not affected by treatment with cephradine. You should let your doctor know if you experience signs and symptoms of low magnesium or potassium blood level such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. 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.

Oral medications may not be properly absorbed when they are taken within one hour before starting sodium picosulfate for bowel cleansing. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to see if you should adjust the dosing schedule of your other medications before you begin bowel cleansing treatment. 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.

Cephradine and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain zinc may interfere with the absorption of cephradine into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. You should take multivitamin with minerals at least three hours after taking cephradine. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are not sure whether a product contains something that could potentially interact with your medication or if you have questions on how to take this 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.