Drug interactions
Calcium + Paromomycin
Severity: Minor
Calcium and Paromomycin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Oral paromomycin is minimally absorbed but may alter gut mucosa and reduce absorption of some nutrients. Any effect on calcium absorption is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Calcium and Paromomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Calcium belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Paromomycin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Intestinal mucosal effects of an aminoglycoside may reduce absorption; the mechanism for calcium is not firmly established.
What to do
No routine action is needed for short courses. Monitor calcium status if prolonged therapy is given.
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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Other interactions of Calcium
- Calcium + Ceftriaxone Contraindicated
- Acalabrutinib + Calcium Moderate
- Alendronate + Calcium Moderate
- Atazanavir + Calcium Moderate
- Baloxavir marboxil + Calcium Moderate
- Bendroflumethiazide + Calcium Moderate
Other interactions of Paromomycin
- Cidofovir + Paromomycin Major
- Adefovir + Paromomycin Moderate
- Amikacin + Paromomycin Moderate
- Amphotericin b + Paromomycin Moderate
- Atracurium + Paromomycin Moderate
- Bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin + Paromomycin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Calcium with Paromomycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Calcium and Paromomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral paromomycin is minimally absorbed but may alter gut mucosa and reduce absorption of some nutrients. Any effect on calcium absorption is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Calcium and Paromomycin?
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 routine action is needed for short courses. Monitor calcium status if prolonged therapy is given.
What other medicines interact with Calcium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Calcium with, for example, Ceftriaxone, Acalabrutinib, Alendronate. The full list is on the Calcium page.
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