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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day
    acetaminophen/ dextromethorphan/ phenylephrine/ guaifenesin
  • remove Cholbam
    cholic acid
  • remove Icy Hot Lidocaine Cream
    lidocaine/ menthol topical
  • remove Sulfatrim
    sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

Smiley face Smiley face

Contraindicated

Smiley face Smiley face Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day (acetaminophen/ dextromethorphan/ phenylephrine/ guaifenesin) + Icy Hot Lidocaine Cream (lidocaine/ menthol topical)

Contraindicated


acetaminophen + lidocaine topical

contraindicated if <1 yo; otherwise, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr. risk of methemoglobinemia (additive effects)

Smiley face Smiley face Icy Hot Lidocaine Cream (lidocaine/ menthol topical) + Sulfatrim (sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim)

Contraindicated


lidocaine topical + sulfamethoxazole

contraindicated if <1 yo; otherwise, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr. risk of methemoglobinemia (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face phenylephrine in Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

Smiley face Smiley face dextromethorphan in Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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