Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength and Naprosyn Tablets
Determining the interaction of Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength and Naprosyn Tablets 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:Antacids and some oral aluminum, calcium, or magnesium containing preparations may decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of enteric-coated naproxen, which requires an acidic environment for dissolution. The proposed mechanism is an increase in gastric pH (i.e. decreased gastric acidity) produced by antacids. In patients treated with antacids, the possibility of a reduced or subtherapeutic response to enteric-coated naproxen should be considered. Concomitant use of these drugs is generally not recommended. Aluminum hydroxide and some magnesium-containing antacids have also been reported to reduce the absorption of regular naproxen. The interaction may be minimized by separating the times of administration by at least 2 hours.
- Segre EJ, Sevelius H, Varady J "Effects of antacids on naproxen absorption." N Engl J Med 291 (1974): 582-3
- Brogden RN, Heel RC, Speight TM, Avery GS "Naproxen up to date: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic efficacy and use in rheumatic diseases and pain states." Drugs 18 (1979): 241-77
Generic Name: calcium carbonate / simethicone
Brand name: Alka-Seltzer Heartburn + Gas, Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, Maalox Junior Plus Antigas, Tums Gas Relief Chewy Bites
Synonyms: Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone
Generic Name: naproxen
Brand name: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 375, Naprosyn, Anaprox-DS, Naprelan 500, Flanax, Naprelan, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Gelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis
Synonyms: Naprosyn
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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