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Benefiber (guar gum formulation) and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum).

Moderate

Guar Gum Food

Moderate Food Interaction

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bulk-forming laxatives such as guar gum, psyllium, polycarbophil, or methylcellulose may affect the bioavailability of concomitantly administered substances due to their effect on the rate of gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying.

MANAGEMENT: In general, oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of the bulk-forming laxative.

References (1)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals

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Benefiber (guar gum formulation) drug interactions

There are 38 drug interactions with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum).

Benefiber (guar gum formulation) disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with Benefiber (guar gum formulation) (guar gum) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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