Drug interactions
Famotidine + Polysaccharide iron
Severity: Minor
Famotidine and Polysaccharide iron: minor interaction.
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Summary
Reduced gastric acidity can lower absorption of oral non-heme iron, though polysaccharide iron complexes are less dependent on acid. The effect is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Famotidine and Polysaccharide iron 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
Higher gastric pH decreases iron solubility and absorption.
What to do
Monitor hemoglobin and ferritin during long-term combined use. Take iron with vitamin C if response is poor.
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 Famotidine with Polysaccharide iron?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Famotidine and Polysaccharide iron have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Reduced gastric acidity can lower absorption of oral non-heme iron, though polysaccharide iron complexes are less dependent on acid. The effect is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Famotidine and Polysaccharide iron?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor hemoglobin and ferritin during long-term combined use. Take iron with vitamin C if response is poor.
What other medicines interact with Famotidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Famotidine with, for example, Atazanavir, Dasatinib, Infigratinib. The full list is on the Famotidine page.
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