Drug Interactions between ivermectin and Vitamin C
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- ivermectin
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Interactions between your drugs
There were no interactions found between ivermectin and Vitamin C. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
ivermectin
A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with ivermectin.
- Ivermectin is in the drug class anthelmintics.
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Ivermectin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Ascariasis (off-label)
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Filariasis, Elephantiasis (off-label)
- Onchocerciasis, River Blindness
- Scabies (off-label)
- Strongyloidiasis
Vitamin C
A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin C.
- Vitamin c is in the drug class vitamins.
- Vitamin c is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food/lifestyle interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease interactions
ascorbic acid G-6-PD Deficiency
Applies to: G-6-PD Deficiency
Acute hemolysis following administration of high doses of ascorbic acid in patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) has been reported. Ascorbic acid should be administered cautiously and dosages modified in patients with G6PD.
ascorbic acid Hypernatremia
Applies to: Hypernatremia
Ascorbic acid preparations contain sodium. The sodium content should be considered when used in patients with sodium restricted diets and conditions require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
ascorbic acid Hypertension
Applies to: Hypertension
Ascorbic acid preparations contain sodium. The sodium content should be considered when used in patients with sodium restricted diets and conditions require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
ascorbic acid Nephrolithiasis
Applies to: Nephrolithiasis
Large doses of ascorbic acid have lead to hyperoxaluria in 5% of patients. Ascorbic acid can acidify urine resulting in precipitation of urate, cystine, or oxalate stones. Ascorbic acid should be administered cautiously and dosages modified in patients predisposed to renal stones. Clinical monitoring of urinalysis for pH and crystal formation is recommended.
ascorbic acid hemodialysis
Applies to: hemodialysis
Ascorbic acid is removed by dialysis.
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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.