Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline and Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate interaction
Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline and Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate: the Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline 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 Bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline (Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-04-13
…Multivitamins, or Dairy Products The absorption of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride may be reduced if administered with antacids containing aluminium, calcium, or magnesium; preparations containing iron, zinc, or sodium bicarbonate; or milk or dairy products due to the interaction between these products and tetracycline.
Antacids, Multivitamins or Dairy Products: Decreased absorption of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules; do not take concomitantly.
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