Mefenamic acid and Pedia-Lax Chewable
Determining the interaction of Mefenamic acid and Pedia-Lax Chewable 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:Orally administered magnesium-containing antacids may significantly increase the rate and extent of the absorption of mefenamic acid. No special precautions appear to be necessary.
- Neuvonen PJ, Kivisto KT "Effect of magnesium hydroxide on the absorption of tolfenamic and mefenamic acids." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 35 (1988): 495-501
Generic Name: mefenamic acid
Brand name: Ponstel
Synonyms: Mefenamic Acid
Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide
Brand name: Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Concentrated Phillips Milk of Magnesia
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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