Can Claritin and tums be taken together?

Answer 1

Most antibiotics can be taken concurrently with antacids, with the exception of two classes of drugs. Fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox) and tetracyclines (Sumycin, Doxycycline, Vibramycin, Minocin) can bind with antacids and be less well absorbed , up to 50% in some cases. The best advice when taking these antibiotics is to avoid calcium or iron containing meds OR FOOD (milk, cheese, yogurt, vitamins with iron) and take the antibiotic at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after the food/antacid to allow adequate absorption.

Answer 2

Interactions between Tums and Bactrim

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 3

You should always check with your doctor before taking over the counter products with a prescription.

Tums contains calcium carbonate which is known to absorb medications as well as prevent their absorption. It is usually recommended not to take preparations like this until at least an hour after or two hours before your prescription. Some medicines may require more or less time or may be contraindicated altogether, so please ask your doctor what you should do.

Answer 4

You can. Although it's often advised never to take them with antibiotics, clarithromycin is one of a group of antibiotics that are unaffected by Tums (it's just simpler to tell patients never, as they don't usually know which group their antibiotic is in).

If you go on a different antibiotic in the future, don't take it with Tums without checking first.

Answer 5

can i take tylenol and clarithromycin together

Answer 6

Yes, but since Tums is an antacid, they need to be taken two hours apart to keep the antacid from interferring with the effectiveness of the Claritin.