What should I avoid while taking docusate and ferrous fumarate?
Do not take any vitamin, mineral supplement, laxative, or other stool softener that your
doctor has not prescribed or recommended.
Avoid taking an antibiotic medicine within 2 hours before or after you take docusate and
ferrous fumarate. This is especially important if you are taking an antibiotic such as
ciprofloxacin (Cipro), demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea,
Vibramycin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), minocycline (Dynacin,
Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), or tetracycline (Brodspec,
Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).
Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid
your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it
harder for your body to absorb docusate and ferrous fumarate.
Certain foods can also make it harder for your body to absorb docusate and ferrous
fumarate. Avoid taking this medication within 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating fish, meat,
eggs, liver, coffee, tea, milk, and whole grain or "fortified" breads or cereals.
What other drugs will affect docusate and ferrous fumarate?
The following drugs can interact with docusate and ferrous fumarate. Tell your doctor if
you use any of the following:
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any type of antibiotic;
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cimetidine (Tagamet);
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penicillamine (Cuprimine);
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thyroid hormone such as levothyroxine (Synthroid);
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alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), risedronate
(Actonel), or other medications to treat osteoporosis or Paget's disease;
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deferoxamine (Desferal); or
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pancrelipase (Cotazym, Creon, Ilozyme, Pancrease,
Ultrase).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with docusate and ferrous fumarate. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and
over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.