Does Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel Interact with Sulfasalazine?
CDI records a moderate classification for Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel and Sulfasalazine. The stored summary is: Inhibits the absorption and metabolism of folic acid. The mechanism involves inhibited folic acid absorption and metabolism. 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
- Sulfasalazine Class
- Aminosalicylate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Inhibited folic acid absorption and metabolism
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel and your doctor is considering prescribing Sulfasalazine (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