Drug interactions
Aluminum hydroxide + Erythromycin base
Severity: Minor
Aluminum hydroxide and Erythromycin base: minor interaction.
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Summary
An increase in erythromycin levels with aluminum antacids has been suggested, but the data are weak. Any effect is likely small and of little clinical importance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aluminum hydroxide and Erythromycin base have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established.
What to do
No change is needed. Monitor for GI intolerance or QT-related symptoms if other risk factors are present.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aluminum hydroxide with Erythromycin base?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aluminum hydroxide and Erythromycin base have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. An increase in erythromycin levels with aluminum antacids has been suggested, but the data are weak. Any effect is likely small and of little clinical importance.
How serious is the interaction between Aluminum hydroxide and Erythromycin base?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No change is needed. Monitor for GI intolerance or QT-related symptoms if other risk factors are present.
What other medicines interact with Aluminum hydroxide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aluminum hydroxide with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Deferasirox, Dolutegravir. The full list is on the Aluminum hydroxide page.
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