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Mylanta and Zithromax Injection

Determining the interaction of Mylanta and Zithromax Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Mylanta <> Zithromax Injection

Relevance: 23.11.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Using azithromycin together with aluminum hydroxide may decrease the effects of azithromycin. Azithromycin should be administered at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after aluminum hydroxide. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The concomitant administration of aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids may reduce peak serum concentrations (Cmax) of oral azithromycin, but does not affect total absorption (AUC).

MANAGEMENT: Azithromycin should be administered at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids.

References

"Product Information. Zithromax (azithromycin)." Pfizer US Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.

Mylanta

Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

Brand name: Di-Gel Liquid, Mylanta, Almacone, Gelusil, Mag-al Plus, Mi-Acid, Milantex, Mintox, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Rulox, Mylanta Fast Acting, Mylanta DS Fast Acting, Maalox Plus, Masanti DS, Masanti II, Masanti, Alamag Plus, Mi-Acid II, Almacone-2, Mintox Plus, Mylagen, Mylagen-II, Magaant, Ri-Mox Plus, Rulox Plus, Di-Gel, Ri-Gel II, Uni-Lan, Uni-Lan II, Urban, Urban DS, Maldroxal Plus, Maalox Plus Extra Strength, Tempo, Maalox Max, Maalox, Aldroxicon I, Aldroxicon II, Maalox Antacid Antigas Regular Strength, Mintox Extra Strength, Mintox Maximum Strength, Comfort Gel Original, Comfort Gel Extra Strength, Mylanta Maximum Strength Cherry, Maalox Max Wild Berry, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, Milantex Maximum Strength, Maalox Advanced Regular Strength, Geri-Lanta, Mag-al Plus XS, Mylanta Maximum Strength Vanilla Caramel, Mi-Acid Maximum Strength

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Mylanta?

Zithromax Injection

Generic Name: azithromycin

Brand name: AzaSite, Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax, Zithromax IV

Synonyms: Azithromycin, Azithromycin (Systemic)

What is Zithromax Injection?

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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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