Mylanta Supreme and Nitrofurantoin
Determining the interaction of Mylanta Supreme and Nitrofurantoin 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: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide
Brand name: Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids, Fast Acting Mylanta, Mylanta Ultra, Mylanta Gelcap, Rolaids Extra Strength, Masanti Supreme
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: nitrofurantoin
Brand name: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro
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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- Mylanta Supreme-Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
- Mylanta Supreme-Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension
- Mylanta Supreme-Nitroglycerin
- Mylanta Supreme-Nitroglycerin Controlled-Release Capsules
- Mylanta Supreme-Nitroglycerin Dextrose
- Nitrofurantoin-Mylanta Tonight
- Nitrofurantoin-Mylanta Ultra
- Nitrofurantoin-Myleran
- Nitrofurantoin-Mylicon
- Nitrofurantoin-Mylocel
- Nitrofurantoin-Mylotarg