Drug interactions
Cefalexin + Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Severity: Minor
Cefalexin and Sucroferric oxyhydroxide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Taking cefalexin with this iron-based binder may reduce its absorption and antibacterial effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefalexin and Sucroferric oxyhydroxide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefalexin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Sucroferric oxyhydroxide belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Possible binding of cefalexin in the gut by the iron-based binder, reducing absorption.
What to do
Take cefalexin at least 1 hour before sucroferric oxyhydroxide.
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 Sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Other interactions of Cefalexin
- Amikacin + Cefalexin Moderate
- Avelumab + Cefalexin Moderate
- Balstilimab + Cefalexin Moderate
- Bcg vaccine live + Cefalexin Moderate
- Cefalexin + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefalexin + Gentamicin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefalexin with Sucroferric oxyhydroxide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefalexin and Sucroferric oxyhydroxide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Taking cefalexin with this iron-based binder may reduce its absorption and antibacterial effect.
How serious is the interaction between Cefalexin and Sucroferric oxyhydroxide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Take cefalexin at least 1 hour before sucroferric oxyhydroxide.
What other medicines interact with Sucroferric oxyhydroxide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sucroferric oxyhydroxide with, for example, Alendronate, Doxycycline, Levothyroxine. The full list is on the Sucroferric oxyhydroxide page.
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