Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia and Famotidine and ibuprofen
Determining the interaction of Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia and Famotidine and ibuprofen 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:H2 antagonists may alter the disposition of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), resulting in increased or decreased plasma concentrations. Data are varied, even for the same NSAID. The mechanism may be related to inhibition of metabolism, changes in gastric pH that decrease absorption, and/or reduced urinary elimination. Statistically significant changes have been small and of limited clinical significance. Clinical monitoring of patient response and tolerance is recommended.
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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.
Generic Name: famotidine / ibuprofen
Brand name: Duexis
Synonyms: Ibuprofen and Famotidine
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.
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine Chewable Tablets
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine Injection
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine Injection Solution
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine Oral Suspension
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine Tablets
- Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia-Famotidine, Calcium Carbonate, and Magnesium Hydroxide
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Exact Nicotine Lozenge - Mint
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Exactacain Topical Anesthetic Spray
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Exalgo
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Exall Liquid
- Famotidine and ibuprofen-Exall-D Liquid