Drug interactions
Molybdenum + Sarecycline
Severity: Minor
Molybdenum and Sarecycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tetracyclines can bind polyvalent cations in the gut and lose absorption. Molybdenum is not a typical chelating cation, so a meaningful effect on sarecycline is unlikely but cannot be excluded in multimineral products.
What this interaction means in plain words
Molybdenum and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Molybdenum belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Sarecycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible chelation of the tetracycline in the gut, which reduces absorption, though this is not established for molybdenum.
What to do
Separate sarecycline from mineral supplements containing molybdenum or other cations by about 2 to 3 hours. Check acne response if separation is not practical.
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 Molybdenum
Other interactions of Sarecycline
- Acitretin + Sarecycline Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Sarecycline Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Aluminum hydroxide + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium + Sarecycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Molybdenum with Sarecycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Molybdenum and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tetracyclines can bind polyvalent cations in the gut and lose absorption. Molybdenum is not a typical chelating cation, so a meaningful effect on sarecycline is unlikely but cannot be excluded in multimineral products.
How serious is the interaction between Molybdenum and Sarecycline?
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 sarecycline from mineral supplements containing molybdenum or other cations by about 2 to 3 hours. Check acne response if separation is not practical.
What other medicines interact with Molybdenum?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Molybdenum with, for example, Baloxavir marboxil, Omadacycline. The full list is on the Molybdenum page.
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