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    • ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN-GAS (Brand for ANTACID-ANTI-GAS)

CALCIUM CARBONATE; SIMETHICONE (KAL see um KAR bon ate; sye METH i kone) treats occasional heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It may also be used to treat symptoms of gas, such as fullness, pressure, and bloating. It works by making it easier to pass gas through your digestive tract and exit your body. It belongs to a group of medications called antacids.


ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN-GAS (Brand for ANTACID-ANTI-GAS) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Nisoldipine 8.5mg, Oral tablet, extended release

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Nisolodipine with grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice and grapefruit-containing foods may significantly increase the effects of Nisoldipine. If the blood pressure drops too low while taking this medicine, you may become dizzy or feel faint; do not stand or sit up too quickly. Contact your prescriber if you have dizziness which does not go away while taking this medicine. If you notice new or increased swelling of your legs or ankles, tell your health care provider.
    Notes for Professionals: Grapefruit juice contains compounds that inhibit cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 isozymes in the gut wall. Grapefruit juice can increase the serum concentrations and oral bioavailability of nisoldipine. Concomitant ingestion of grapefruit juice with nisoldipine should be avoided since coadministration may result in an increase in Cmax and AUC.

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