Drug interactions
Carbonyl iron + Manganese
Severity: Minor
Carbonyl iron and Manganese: minor interaction.
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Summary
Iron and manganese share intestinal absorption pathways, so high-dose oral iron may reduce manganese uptake. The effect is generally small and rarely matters in patients with a normal diet.
What this interaction means in plain words
Carbonyl iron and Manganese have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Carbonyl iron belongs to Miscellaneous; Manganese belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Competition for shared divalent metal transporter (DMT1) uptake in the intestine.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Consider taking the two supplements at different times if long-term high-dose use of both is planned.
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 Carbonyl iron
- Aluminum hydroxide + Carbonyl iron Moderate
- Baloxavir marboxil + Carbonyl iron Moderate
- Calcium acetate + Carbonyl iron Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Carbonyl iron Moderate
- Calcium + Carbonyl iron Moderate
- Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa + Carbonyl iron Moderate
Other interactions of Manganese
- Delafloxacin + Manganese Moderate
- Manganese + Omadacycline Moderate
- Manganese + Sarecycline Moderate
- Baloxavir marboxil + Manganese Minor
- Calcium acetate + Manganese Minor
- Calcium carbonate + Manganese Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Carbonyl iron with Manganese?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Carbonyl iron and Manganese have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Iron and manganese share intestinal absorption pathways, so high-dose oral iron may reduce manganese uptake. The effect is generally small and rarely matters in patients with a normal diet.
How serious is the interaction between Carbonyl iron and Manganese?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is needed. Consider taking the two supplements at different times if long-term high-dose use of both is planned.
What other medicines interact with Carbonyl iron?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Carbonyl iron with, for example, Aluminum hydroxide, Baloxavir marboxil, Calcium acetate. The full list is on the Carbonyl iron page.
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