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Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate and Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets

Determining the interaction of Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate and Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate <> Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets
Relevance: 26.06.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

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.

Professional:

According to some manufacturers, bulk-forming laxatives may reduce the efficacy of bowel cleansing products containing sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid anhydrous. The mechanism of interaction has not been described, and clinical significance is unknown.

References
  • Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate

Generic Name: citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

Brand name: Clenpiq, Prepopik

Synonyms: n.a.

Polycarbophil Chewable Tablets

Generic Name: polycarbophil

Brand name: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

Synonyms: Polycarbophil

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.