Antacids (Tums, Maalox, Mylanta) and Erlotinib interaction
Antacids (Tums, Maalox, Mylanta) and Erlotinib: the Erlotinib prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Erlotinib label · effective 2024-06-26
For H-2 receptor antagonists and antacids, modify the dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ].
For use with antacids, separate dosing by several hours.
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