Drug interactions
Ferrous fumarate + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
Severity: Minor
Ferrous fumarate and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can transiently raise gastric pH, and iron salts need acid for optimal dissolution and absorption. Iron absorption may be modestly reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ferrous fumarate and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ferrous fumarate belongs to Miscellaneous; Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Increased gastric pH may reduce solubility and absorption of oral ferrous iron.
What to do
Give ferrous fumarate at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate. Monitor hemoglobin and iron indices.
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 Ferrous fumarate
Other interactions of Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
- Cefditoren + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Cefuroxime + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Crizotinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Dasatinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Erlotinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ferrous fumarate with Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ferrous fumarate and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can transiently raise gastric pH, and iron salts need acid for optimal dissolution and absorption. Iron absorption may be modestly reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Ferrous fumarate and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give ferrous fumarate at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate. Monitor hemoglobin and iron indices.
What other medicines interact with Ferrous fumarate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ferrous fumarate with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Acetohydroxamic acid, Aluminum hydroxide. The full list is on the Ferrous fumarate page.
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