Drug interactions
Aluminum hydroxide + Methylphenidate
Severity: Minor
Aluminum hydroxide and Methylphenidate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antacids may alter release of pH-dependent extended-release methylphenidate. This could change onset or duration of effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aluminum hydroxide and Methylphenidate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Aluminum hydroxide belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Methylphenidate belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Higher gastric pH may alter dissolution of pH-dependent extended-release methylphenidate formulations.
What to do
Separate the antacid from pH-dependent extended-release methylphenidate where possible and monitor clinical response.
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 Methylphenidate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aluminum hydroxide and Methylphenidate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antacids may alter release of pH-dependent extended-release methylphenidate. This could change onset or duration of effect.
How serious is the interaction between Aluminum hydroxide and Methylphenidate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate the antacid from pH-dependent extended-release methylphenidate where possible and monitor clinical response.
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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