Major Childrens Ibuprofen and Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets
Determining the interaction of Major Childrens Ibuprofen and Pepcid AC Chewable 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: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: ibuprofen
Brand name: Advil, Midol, Motrin, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Advil Liqui-Gels, Caldolor, NeoProfen, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength
Synonyms: Ibuprofen
Generic Name: famotidine
Brand name: Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid Oral Suspension
Synonyms: n.a.
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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- Major Childrens Ibuprofen-Pepto-Bismol
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- Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets-Makena Auto-Injector
- Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets-Malarone
- Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets-Malarone Pediatric
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