Antacids Containing Calcium + Cefuroxime Axetil Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Short-acting antacids may reduce gastric acidity and lower bioavailability of cefuroxime axetil. Administer cefuroxime axetil at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids.

Mechanism

Reduction of gastric acidity decreases bioavailability

Source: NLP:cefuroxime axetil