Drug General Information (ID: DDI5XZFH79)
  Drug Name Cefaclor Drug Info Magnesium hydroxide Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Antibiotics Antacids/Laxatives
  Structure

 Mechanism of Cefaclor-Magnesium hydroxide Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
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      Drug Name Cefaclor Magnesium hydroxide
      Mechanism Binds to polyvalent cations Polyvalent cations
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Chelation
Factor Description Chelation is a direct drug interaction that usually involves the formation of dimers or trimers, resulting in larger complexes and poorer absorption.
      Mechanism Description
  • Decreased absorption of Magnesium hydroxide due to formation of complexes caused by Cefaclor 

Recommended Action
      Management It is recommended that medications that contain aluminum or magnesium hydroxide not be administered within one hour of cefaclor extended release.

References
1 Product Information. Ceclor (cefaclor). Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.