Does Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol Interact with Antacids Containing Calcium?
CDI records a moderate classification for Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol and Antacids Containing Calcium. The stored summary is: Antacids may interact with iron (ferrous fumarate), potentially affecting iron absorption and efficacy. The mechanism involves reduced iron absorption. 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
- Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol Class
- Vitamin C
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Reduced iron absorption
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol and your doctor is considering prescribing Antacids Containing Calcium (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