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 OvaVite can be taken with your medications.
Antibiotics: Taking calcium, magnesium, iron, and/or zinc (in TheraNatal OvaVite) with antibiotics can decrease their absorption and effectiveness. Depending on which antibiotic is prescribed, you may need to separate TheraNatal OvaVite from the antibiotic, as indicated below.
Cephalexin (Keflex): Take at least 3 hours before TheraNatal OvaViteTetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, demeclocycline): Separate by 4 hoursQuinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox)): Separate by 6 hours
Levodopa, Carbidopa: Taking iron (in TheraNatal OvaVite) 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 OvaVite) can decrease the absorption of these medications. Separate by 2 hours.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen): Taking iron (in TheraNatal Ovavite) might decrease the absorption of this medication. Separate by 2 hours.
Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine, Synthroid): Minerals in TheraNatal OvaVite can reduce absorption of these medications. Separate the speckled tablet and thyroid hormone by at least 4 hours.
Medications for overactive thyroid (methimazole, propylthiouracil): Taking iodine (in TheraNatal Ovavite) 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 Ovavite.
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