Does Antacids Containing Calcium Interact with Potassium Phosphate Monobasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic?
CDI records a moderate classification for Antacids Containing Calcium and Potassium Phosphate Monobasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic. The stored summary is: Calcium-containing antacids may bind phosphate and prevent its absorption. The mechanism involves binding of phosphate in gastrointestinal tract. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Binding of phosphate in gastrointestinal tract
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Antacids Containing Calcium and your doctor is considering prescribing Potassium Phosphate Monobasic And Sodium Phosphate Monobasic (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider