| Mechanism of Mefenamic acid-Magnesium hydroxide Interaction
(Severity Level: Minor)
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Altered gastric pH
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| Drug Name |
Mefenamic acid |
Magnesium hydroxide |
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Mechanism
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Gastric pH sensitive |
Gastric alkalinizer |
| Key Mechanism Factor 1 |
| Factor Name |
Gastric pH |
| Factor Description |
The normal pH range of gastric acid is between 1.5 and 3.5 and is highly acidic, consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid. Changes in the pH of the stomach can alter the absorption of drugs. |
| Mechanism Description |
- Decreased absorption of Mefenamic acid due to altered gastric pH caused by Magnesium hydroxide
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