Drug Interactions between Chromagen Forte and MetroGel
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Chromagen Forte (multivitamin with iron)
- MetroGel (metronidazole topical)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Chromagen Forte and MetroGel. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Chromagen Forte
A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Chromagen Forte.
- Chromagen forte is in the following drug classes: iron products, vitamin and mineral combinations.
- Chromagen forte is used to treat the following conditions:
MetroGel
A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with MetroGel.
- Metrogel is in the drug class topical anti-rosacea agents.
- Metrogel is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food/lifestyle interactions
multivitamin with iron food/lifestyle
Applies to: Chromagen Forte (multivitamin with iron)
Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of multivitamin with iron. In addition, some oral medications can also interfere with multivitamin with iron absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Likewise, multivitamin with iron may interfere with the absorption of other orally administered medications. You should take multivitamin with iron on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
metroNIDAZOLE topical food/lifestyle
Applies to: MetroGel (metronidazole topical)
Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with metroNIDAZOLE topical may occasionally trigger a reaction in some patients similar to the disulfiram reaction, which includes unpleasant effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, palpitation, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. Rarely, more severe reactions may include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and even death. Patients treated with metroNIDAZOLE topical should avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during and for up to 3 days until after completion of therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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