Question 1

is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate) while taking fluticasone and cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

It should be safe: There should be no significant interactions with taking these medications together. Caution is always advised with taking multiple medications, but this should not be a problem.

Question 2

can u take cephalexin with tums (calcium carbonate) or rolaids i have gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes not at same time: Cephalexin sometimes causes stomach irritation, so some food at dosage time is ok, and Tums (calcium carbonate) or rolaids or any antacid are ok to use while on the antibiotic- but best not to take at the same time as absorption can be affected as the stomach may be coated with the antacid. Also gastric emptying could be slowed causing disruption in the absorption of the cephalexin.

Question 3

i am taking the antibiotic cephalexin, is it fine to take antacids (mylanta) while taking the medication. will it cause any interactions?

Accepted Answer

: You are concerned that the Mylanta might trap some of the antibiotic and lower its effectiveness.  This is not likely with this combination.  To play it safe, take a 1/2 hour interval between the ingestion of the pill and the Mylanta.  That will guarantee that there is no cross interaction.

Question 4

do antacids affect cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

No: This compound is not affected by pH, and because it is absorbed not in the stomach but in the small bowel (high in the intestinal tract), it does not disturb the lower bowel flora.

Question 5

i have been having fevers trouble using the restroom and some stomach pain that goes away if i take a tums (calcium carbonate). could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms don't: sound too suspicious for pregnancy.. But - if you have missed your period &amp; been sexually active - would recommend taking a home pregnancy test at this time. Take care.

Question 6

can i drink beer and take keflex?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: There is no specific interaction between ethanol and keflex. A drink or two with Cephalexin isn't going to interact, but moderation is the key. Too much alcohol and your body's ability to fight off infection is lowered, which defeats the purpose of taking an antibiotic in the first place.

Question 7

can i take tums and nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can work together to relieve symptoms of stomach acidity, esophageal reflux and gerd.  They do not interfere with the action of each other.

Question 8

can i take prevacid (lansoprazole) with tums?

Accepted Answer

Wait an hour or so: Prevacid (lansoprazole) needs acid stimulus about an hour after ingestion to best be activated. A meal would be the ideal. Take the Tums after that.

Question 9

can i take tums with paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg?

Accepted Answer

OK to take it: It's ok to Tums on paxil (paroxetine).

Question 10

can i take nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg and tums?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are effective adjuncts for stomach acidity and for gerd.  They do not interfere with each other and can be taken together.

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I am taking the antibiotic cephalexin, is it fine to take antacids (mylanta) while taking the medication. will it cause any interactions?

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Do antacids affect cephalexin?

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I have been having fevers trouble using the restroom and some stomach pain that goes away if i take a tums (calcium carbonate). could i be pregnant?

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Can i drink beer and take keflex?

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Can i take tums and nexium (esomeprazole)?

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Can i take tums with paxil (paroxetine) 12.mg?

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Can i take nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg and tums?

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