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Helidac and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Helidac and Food for safety when used together.

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Helidac <> Food
Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food, particularly dairy products, significantly reduces tetracycline absorption. The calcium content of these foods forms nonabsorbable chelates with tetracycline.

MANAGEMENT: Tetracycline should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals.

References:
  • "Product Information. Achromycin (tetracycline)." Lederle Laboratories, Wayne, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Declomycin (demeclocycline)." Lederle Laboratories, Wayne, NJ.
Helidac

Generic Name: bismuth subsalicylate / metronidazole / tetracycline

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Synonyms: Helidac (Oral)

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