Antacids Containing Calcium%2C Magnesium%2C Or Aluminum + Ofloxacin Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Antacids form chelates with quinolones, substantially interfering with ofloxacin absorption and resulting in considerably lower systemic levels. Should not be taken within 2 hours before or after ofloxacin.

Mechanism

Chelate formation with metal cations

Source: NLP:ofloxacin