Drug interactions
Cefditoren + Neomycin po
Severity: Minor
Cefditoren and Neomycin po: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, so systemic nephrotoxic or ototoxic additivity with cefditoren is unlikely in most patients. Risk rises only with impaired renal function, mucosal damage or prolonged high dosing.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefditoren and Neomycin po 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
Theoretical additive nephrotoxicity, limited by minimal systemic absorption of oral neomycin.
What to do
No routine action is needed; monitor renal function if the patient has renal impairment or prolonged neomycin use.
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 Cefditoren with Neomycin po?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefditoren and Neomycin po 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 neomycin is poorly absorbed, so systemic nephrotoxic or ototoxic additivity with cefditoren is unlikely in most patients. Risk rises only with impaired renal function, mucosal damage or prolonged high dosing.
How serious is the interaction between Cefditoren and Neomycin po?
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; monitor renal function if the patient has renal impairment or prolonged neomycin use.
What other medicines interact with Cefditoren?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefditoren with, for example, Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Calcium. The full list is on the Cefditoren page.
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