Drug interactions
Ferric maltol + Quinine
Severity: Minor
Ferric maltol and Quinine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral iron may reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, and the effect on quinine is not well characterized. The potential for reduced quinine levels is mainly theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ferric maltol and Quinine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ferric maltol belongs to Miscellaneous; Quinine belongs to Anti Parasitic.
Why it happens
Possible reduction of oral absorption through chelation or binding in the gut; not firmly established for quinine.
What to do
Separate administration of the two drugs by at least 2 hours as a precaution. Monitor antimalarial response if quinine is being used for treatment.
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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- Nilotinib + Quinine Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ferric maltol with Quinine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ferric maltol and Quinine 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 iron may reduce the absorption of some oral drugs, and the effect on quinine is not well characterized. The potential for reduced quinine levels is mainly theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Ferric maltol and Quinine?
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 administration of the two drugs by at least 2 hours as a precaution. Monitor antimalarial response if quinine is being used for treatment.
What other medicines interact with Quinine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Quinine page.
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