Cimetidine Hydrochloride and Flintstones Toddler

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 information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Limited data have suggested that concurrent administration of cimetidine may reduce the bioavailability of orally administered iron. In one study, dose-related reductions in the absorption of iron occurred following single oral doses of cimetidine (300 mg to 900 mg) compared to baseline. There has also been a case report of persistent inadequate response to iron therapy for the treatment of anemia during concomitant use of cimetidine 1 gm and ferrous sulfate 600 mg daily. Hematologic improvement was noted within a month after reducing the cimetidine dosage to 400 mg daily. Some investigators have suggested that cimetidine-induced increases in gastric pH may reduce the solubility of iron salts, which leads to decreased absorption. However, a study in patients with iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia found that response to iron therapy (iron succinyl-protein complex 2400 mg twice daily) was not affected by H2-receptor antagonists such as famotidine, nizatidine, or ranitidine. In another study, stable serum iron concentrations were observed in 64 patients receiving chronic therapy with cimetidine 400 mg to 800 mg/day. Based on existing evidence, no intervention (e.g., separating times of administration) appears to be necessary during concomitant use of cimetidine and iron products unless an interaction is suspected.

Cimetidine Hydrochloride

Generic Name: cimetidine

Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet

Synonyms: Cimetidine

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Flintstones Toddler

Generic Name: multivitamin with iron

Brand name: Fero-Folic 500, Theragran Hematinic, Ultra Enerforce

Synonyms: Multivitamin with iron, Polysaccharide-Iron Complex, Vitamin B12, and Folic Acid

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