ABX and magnesium supplement

[pasquale61]

My 9 yr old DS is currently taking Biaxin and Augmentin along with a probiotic. Started this regimen a few days ago. I have been supplementing him with magnesium for about a year now. Should I continue with mag while he's on ABX? I'm concerned about his stomach.

[pr40]

magnesium should be given 2 hours away from abx not to interfere. dd has frequent stomch problems but none that we could relate to magnesium which has been taking for a year now. there are different magnesiums, one for softening stools is a citrate. it is offered as CALM.

we take regular oxide (if i remember correctly).

[Mayzoo]

So far, my kiddo is on augmentin, zithromax, and magnesium for about 6 months. She has been on mag and zithromax for over a year. So far, she has had no stomach issues (pain or yeast), but we also use curcumin, pre-biotics, probiotics, milk kefir and sacc B to make sure her gut track is maintained.

 

Magnesium interferes with some abx. Augmentin and Biaxin are not on the list of meds it interferes with. You can use www.drugs.com to check interactions or ask your pharmacist. Drugs.com allows you put in the names of drugs you are concerned about, and then it will look for interactions (www.drugs.com/drug-interactions)

 

Here is the complete list of drugs known to interact with Magnesium (severe, moderate and mild):

 

http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/magnesium-oxide-index.html#B

Edited January 15, 2014 by mayzoo

[pasquale61]

Thanks pr40 and Mayzoo - We use Natural Calm Mag Citrate supplement. Which one do you use? Do you do other supplementation? We also do Epsom salt foot baths a few times per week.

[Mayzoo]

We use elemental magnesium glycinate. I read in an article that it is one of the better absorbed. It depends on why you are taking it as to which kind to take:

 

"Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium that tends to provide the highest levels of absorption and bioavailability and is typically considered ideal for those who are trying to correct a deficiency"

 

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/12/17/magnesium-benefits.aspx

 

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Heart-Rhythm/Magnesium-supplements----to-avoid---how-to-take-it-and--safety/show/1002415

Edited January 16, 2014 by mayzoo