Gaviscon Tablet and Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
Determining the interaction of Gaviscon Tablet and Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals 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:The absorption of nitrofurantoin may be inhibited by magnesium-containing antacids. If a magnesium-containing product must be taken, administration of these agents should be separated by 2 to 3 hours.
- Naggar VF, Khalil SA "Effect of magnesium trisilicate on nitrofurantoin absorption." Clin Pharmacol Ther 25 (1979): 857-63
Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate
Brand name: Gaviscon Tablet, Drysol, Hypercare, Xerac AC
Synonyms: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Trisilicate
Generic Name: nitrofurantoin
Brand name: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro
Synonyms: Nitrofurantoin
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.
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitroglycerin
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitroglycerin Controlled-Release Capsules
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitroglycerin Dextrose
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitroglycerin ER
- Gaviscon Tablet-Nitroglycerin in Dextrose
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gazyva
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gefitinib
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gefitinib Oral
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gel-One
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gel-One injection
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Gelato Topical Anesthetic