Drug interactions
Gemifloxacin + Rose hips
Severity: Minor
Gemifloxacin and Rose hips: 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
Rose hips supplements contain some minerals and may bind fluoroquinolones in the gut, but the effect is poorly characterized. Any reduction in gemifloxacin absorption is likely small and mainly theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gemifloxacin and Rose hips 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
Possible chelation by mineral content in the gut; not well established.
What to do
Separate oral doses by taking gemifloxacin at least 2 hours before or 3 hours after rose hip products. No further action is usually needed.
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 Gemifloxacin
- Arsenic trioxide + Gemifloxacin Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Gemifloxacin Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Gemifloxacin + Vandetanib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Gemifloxacin with Rose hips?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gemifloxacin and Rose hips have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Rose hips supplements contain some minerals and may bind fluoroquinolones in the gut, but the effect is poorly characterized. Any reduction in gemifloxacin absorption is likely small and mainly theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Gemifloxacin and Rose hips?
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 oral doses by taking gemifloxacin at least 2 hours before or 3 hours after rose hip products. No further action is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Gemifloxacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gemifloxacin with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Ibutilide. The full list is on the Gemifloxacin page.
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