Cefaclor Capsules and Pedia-Lax Chewable
Determining the interaction of Cefaclor Capsules and Pedia-Lax Chewable and the possibility of their joint administration.
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.
Consumer:Using cefaclor together with magnesium hydroxide may decrease the effects of cefaclor. Magnesium hydroxide should not be administered within one hour of cefaclor. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, 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.
Professional:ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Medications that contain aluminum or magnesium hydroxide may decrease absorption of the cefaclor extended release formulation.
MANAGEMENT: It is recommended that medications that contain aluminum or magnesium hydroxide not be administered within one hour of cefaclor extended release.
- "Product Information. Ceclor (cefaclor)." Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.
Generic Name: cefaclor
Brand name: Ceclor, Ceclor Pulvules, Ceclor CD, Raniclor
Synonyms: Cefaclor
Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide
Brand name: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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