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Mylanta Maximum Strength and Zyloprim

Determining the interaction of Mylanta Maximum Strength and Zyloprim and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Mylanta Maximum Strength <> Zyloprim

Relevance: 07.09.2022 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 aluminum hydroxide together with allopurinol may decrease the effects of allopurinol. Allopurinol should be administered at least one hour before or two 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: Aluminum-containing oral medications may decrease the absorption of allopurinol and reduce its therapeutic effect.

MANAGEMENT: Allopurinol should be administered at least one hour before or two hours after aluminum-containing medications.

References

Weissman I, Krivoy N "Interaction of aluminum hydroxide and allopurinol in patients on chronic hemodialysis." Ann Intern Med 107 (1987): 787

Mylanta Maximum Strength

Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

Brand name: 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, Mylanta, 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, Di-Gel Liquid

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Mylanta Maximum Strength?

Zyloprim

Generic Name: allopurinol

Brand name: Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Zyloprim?

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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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