Maalox and Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
Determining the interaction of Maalox 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 hydroxide
Brand name: Alamag
Synonyms: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets
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.
- Maalox-Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension
- Maalox-Nitroglycerin
- Maalox-Nitroglycerin Controlled-Release Capsules
- Maalox-Nitroglycerin Dextrose
- Maalox-Nitroglycerin ER
- Maalox-Nitroglycerin in Dextrose
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Maalox Anti-Gas
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Maalox Junior Plus Antigas
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Maalox Total Stomach Relief
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-MaC Patch
- Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals-Macimorelin