Magnesium Oxide 400 and Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension
Determining the interaction of Magnesium Oxide 400 and Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension 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: magnesium oxide
Brand name: MagGel, Phillips' Cramp-free, Uro-Mag, Mag-200, Mag-Ox 400, UroMag, Mag-Oxide, Magnesium Oxide 400, MAGnesium-Oxide, Maox, Uro-Mag
Synonyms: Magnesium oxide, Magnesium Oxide
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.
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin Controlled-Release Capsules
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin Dextrose
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin ER
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin in Dextrose
- Magnesium Oxide 400-Nitroglycerin Injection
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium salicylate
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium sulfate
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium Sulfate Granules (Epsom Salt)
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose Injection
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium sulfate injection
- Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension-Magnesium sulfate Oral, Topical application, Route Not Applicable