The list below includes some of the more common potential interactions. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list or take the place of advice from your healthcare provider. As with any dietary supplement, discuss with your pharmacist and/or healthcare team to determine whether TheraNatal Lactation Complete can be taken with your medications.
Antibiotics: Taking calcium, magnesium, iron, and/or zinc (in TheraNatal Lactation Complete) with antibiotics can decrease their absorption and effectiveness. Depending on which antibiotic is prescribed, you may need to separate TheraNatal Lactation Complete from the antibiotic, as indicated below.
Cephalexin (Keflex): Take at least 3 hours before TheraNatal Lactation Complete.Tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, demeclocycline): Separate by 4 hours.Quinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), Moxifloxacin (Avelox)): Separate by 6 hours.
Diltiazem (Cardizem): This medication is used to help manage blood pressure. High-dose vitamin D (in TheraNatal Lactation Complete) may cause increased calcium levels in the blood. You may need to avoid taking TheraNatal Lactation Complete.
Digoxin (Lanoxin):This medication helps the heart to beat more strongly. Taking high-dose vitamin D (in TheraNatal Lactation Complete) at the same time as this medication may increase calcium levels in the blood.
Oral Bisphosphonates (i.e., alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), risedronate (Actonel), ibandronate (Boniva), tiludronate (Skelid)): Magnesium, calcium, and iron (in TheraNatal Complete) can decrease the absorption of these medications. Separate by 2 hours.
Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine, Synthroid): Minerals in TheraNatal Lactation Complete can reduce absorption of these medications. Separate the purple tablet and thyroid hormone by at least 4 hours.
Medications for overactive thyroid (methimazole, propylthiouracil):Taking iodine (in TheraNatal Lactation Complete) along with these medications might change their effects. Consult with your healthcare provider if you’re taking medication for an overactive thyroid along with TheraNatal Lactation Complete.
Verapamil (Calan): Taking high-dose vitamin D (in TheraNatal Lactation Complete) can decrease the effectiveness of this medication.
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