Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT and EryPed 200
Determining the interaction of Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT and EryPed 200 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: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:Macrolide antibiotics may increase the plasma concentrations of loratadine through inhibition of CYP450 3A4 or 2D6 enzymes. Loratadine levels may increase by 40% when coadministered with erythromycin. Clinical monitoring of patient response and tolerance is recommended when macrolides are administered with non-sedating antihistamines. Azithromycin and dirithromycin are not expected to affect loratadine levels and may be considered as alternatives.
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Generic Name: loratadine
Brand name: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, Clear-Atadine, Dimetapp ND, Ohm Allergy Relief, QlearQuil All Day & Night, Tavist ND, Wal-itin
Synonyms: Dimetapp ND
Generic Name: erythromycin
Brand name: E. E. S, EryPed, EES. Granules, EES-400 Filmtab, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab, Erythrocin, Erythromycin Filmtabs, Erythromycin Lactobionate - IV
Synonyms: EryPed
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.
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Eryped 200 Oral
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Eryped 400 Oral
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Eryped Oral
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Erythrocin
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Erythrocin Injection
- Dimetapp, Childrens Non-Drowsy Allergy ODT-Erythrocin Injection USP
- EryPed 200-Dimethyl fumarate
- EryPed 200-Dimethyl sulfoxide
- EryPed 200-Dimethyl sulfoxide Intravesical
- EryPed 200-Dino-Life
- EryPed 200-Dinoprostone
- EryPed 200-Dinoprostone Cervical Gel