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 Core can be taken with your medications.
Antibiotics: Taking calcium, magnesium, iron, and/or zinc (in TheraNatal Core) along with antibiotics can decrease the absorption and effectiveness of the antibiotic. Depending on which antibiotic is prescribed, you may need to separate TheraNatal Core from the antibiotic, as indicated below.
Cephalexin (Keflex): Take at least 3 hours before TheraNatal Core.Tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, demeclocycline): Separate by 4 hours.Quinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), Moxifloxacin (Avelox)): Separate by 6 hours.
Levodopa, Carbidopa: Taking iron (in TheraNatal Core) might decrease the absorption of these medications. Take at separate times of the day.
Oral bisphosphonates (i.e., alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), risedronate (Actonel), ibandronate (Boniva), tiludronate (Skelid)): Magnesium, calcium, and iron (in TheraNatal Core) can decrease the absorption of these medications. Separate by 2 hours.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen): Iron (in TheraNatal Core) may decrease absorption of this medication. Separate by 2 hours.
Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine, Synthroid): Minerals in TheraNatal Core can reduce absorption of thyroid hormone medications. Separate the tablet and thyroid hormone by at least 4 hours.
Medications for overactive thyroid (methimazole, propylthiouracil): Iodine (in TheraNatal Core) may change the effects of these medications. Consult with your healthcare provider if you’re taking medication for an overactive thyroid along with TheraNatal Core.
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