Drug Interactions between Complete Formulation Softgels and ferrous sulfate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Complete Formulation Softgels (multivitamin with minerals)
- ferrous sulfate
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Complete Formulation Softgels and ferrous sulfate. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Complete Formulation Softgels
A total of 103 drugs are known to interact with Complete Formulation Softgels.
- Complete formulation softgels is in the drug class vitamin and mineral combinations.
- Complete formulation softgels is used to treat Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency.
ferrous sulfate
A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with ferrous sulfate.
- Ferrous sulfate is in the drug class iron products.
- Ferrous sulfate is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
ferrous sulfate food
Applies to: ferrous sulfate
Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of ferrous sulfate. In addition, some oral medications can also interfere with ferrous sulfate absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition. Likewise, ferrous sulfate may interfere with the absorption of other orally administered medications. You should take ferrous sulfate 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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Iron preparations
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'iron preparations' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'iron preparations' category:
- Complete Formulation Softgels (multivitamin with minerals)
- ferrous sulfate
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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