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Dolobid and Sucralfate Tablets

Determining the interaction of Dolobid and Sucralfate Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Dolobid <> Sucralfate Tablets
Relevance: 08.11.2023 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:

Concomitant administration of diflunisal and aluminum-containing products reduces the oral bioavailability of diflunisal by up to 40%. Doses of diflunisal and aluminum-containing products should be separated by at least 2 hours to ensure adequate absorption of diflunisal. Patients should be monitored for altered clinical effects of diflunisal.

References
  • "Product Information. Dolobid (diflunisal)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
  • D'Arcy PF, McElnay JC "Drug-antacid interactions: assessment of clinical importance." Drug Intell Clin Pharm 21 (1987): 607-17
  • Verbeeck R, Tjandramaga TB, Mullie A, Verbesselt R, de Schepper PJ "Effect of aluminum hydroxide on diflunisal absorption." Br J Clin Pharmacol 7 (1979): 519-22
Dolobid

Generic Name: diflunisal

Brand name: Dolobid

Synonyms: n.a.

Sucralfate Tablets

Generic Name: sucralfate

Brand name: Carafate

Synonyms: Sucralfate

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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