Drug interactions
Ferrous sulfate + Gymnema
Severity: Minor
Ferrous sulfate and Gymnema: minor interaction.
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Summary
Gymnema is a herbal product with reported effects on intestinal absorption, and an effect on iron uptake is suggested but poorly characterized. The clinical significance is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ferrous sulfate and Gymnema have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
The mechanism is not well established; reduced intestinal iron absorption has been proposed.
What to do
Separate dosing by a couple of hours. Monitor hemoglobin and ferritin if both are used long term.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ferrous sulfate with Gymnema?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ferrous sulfate and Gymnema have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Gymnema is a herbal product with reported effects on intestinal absorption, and an effect on iron uptake is suggested but poorly characterized. The clinical significance is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Ferrous sulfate and Gymnema?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate dosing by a couple of hours. Monitor hemoglobin and ferritin if both are used long term.
What other medicines interact with Ferrous sulfate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ferrous sulfate with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Dimercaprol, Acetohydroxamic acid. The full list is on the Ferrous sulfate page.
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