Drug Interactions between ferrous sulfate and Take Action
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- ferrous sulfate
- Take Action (levonorgestrel)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between ferrous sulfate and Take Action. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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:
Take Action
A total of 261 drugs are known to interact with Take Action.
- Take action is in the drug class contraceptives.
- Take action is used to treat Emergency Contraception.
Drug and food interactions
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: Take Action (levonorgestrel)
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as levonorgestrel. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with levonorgestrel. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
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.
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: Take Action (levonorgestrel)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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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