Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Carbonate Chewable Tablets and Pancreatin

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Using aluminum hydroxide together with pancreatin can decrease the effects of pancreatin. Aluminum hydroxide and pancreatin doses should be separated by at least one hour. Contact your doctor if your condition worsens. You may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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.

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: By increasing gastric pH, antacids may reduce the resistance of the enteric coating of some formulations of pancreatic enzymes, resulting in earlier release and destruction of enzymatic activity.

MANAGEMENT: The administration of antacids and enteric-coated pancreatic enzyme products should be separated by at least one hour.

Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Carbonate Chewable Tablets

Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate

Brand name: Gaviscon Extra Relief Formula, Acid Gone, Gaviscon

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Carbonate Chewable Tablets?

Pancreatin

Generic Name: pancreatin

Brand name: Hi-Vegi-Lip, Pancreatin 4X, Donnazyme, Digipepsin, Pan-2400

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Pancreatin?