..... and ..... Should not be taken with iron preparations, because they greatly diminish the absorption of iron.

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____ and ____ Should not be taken with iron preparations, because they greatly diminish the absorption of iron.

A	Antacids, dairy products
B	Antacids, food products
C	Pepto-Bismol dairy products
D	anxiety medication, dairy product

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Abstract. Iron deficiency anemia is often listed among potential adverse effects of gastric acid-suppressive medications, given that gastric acidity promotes intestinal absorption of nonheme iron. Additionally, the antacid calcium carbonate can inhibit iron absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Do not take iron supplements and antacids or calcium supplements at the same time. It is best to space doses of these 2 products 1 to 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each medicine or dietary supplement.

Detailed explanation-3: -ANTACIDS calcium. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS phosphate. CHLORAMPHENICOL copper. DEFEROXZINE magnesium. PENICELLAMINE cadmium. TETRACYCLINES cobalt. SULFANAMIDES manganese. RANDITIN aluminum. More items

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