Drug interactions
Carbinoxamine + Hawthorn
Severity: Minor
Carbinoxamine and Hawthorn: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Hawthorn may have mild sedative effects. Combined with a sedating antihistamine, additive drowsiness could occur.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carbinoxamine and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Carbinoxamine belongs to Respiratory; Hawthorn belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive CNS depression.
What to do
Advise patients about additive sedation and to avoid driving if drowsy.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Hawthorn
- Amiodarone + Hawthorn Moderate
- Digoxin + Hawthorn Moderate
- Disopyramide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Encainide + Hawthorn Moderate
- Hawthorn + Ibutilide Moderate
- Hawthorn + Procainamide Moderate
Other interactions of Carbinoxamine
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- Amisulpride + Carbinoxamine Moderate
- Amitriptyline + Carbinoxamine Moderate
- Amobarbital + Carbinoxamine Moderate
- Asenapine + Carbinoxamine Moderate
- Azelastine-fluticasone + Carbinoxamine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carbinoxamine with Hawthorn?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carbinoxamine and Hawthorn have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hawthorn may have mild sedative effects. Combined with a sedating antihistamine, additive drowsiness could occur.
How serious is the interaction between Carbinoxamine and Hawthorn?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients about additive sedation and to avoid driving if drowsy.
What other medicines interact with Hawthorn?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Hawthorn with, for example, Amiodarone, Digoxin, Disopyramide. The full list is on the Hawthorn page.
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