Zinc has 8 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 1 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Ciprofloxacin, Deferiprone, Levofloxacin. Patients taking Zinc should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 8
- Major
- 1
- Moderate
- 7
Major (1)
- Zinc + Ciprofloxacin— Products containing zinc may substantially decrease ciprofloxacin absorption, resulting in serum and urine levels consid…
Moderate (7)
- Zinc + Deferiprone— Polyvalent cation that may bind deferiprone. Allow at least 4-hour interval between administration.
- Zinc + Levofloxacin— Multivitamin preparations with zinc may interfere with gastrointestinal absorption of levofloxacin when taken within 2 h…
- Zinc + Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride— Zinc forms chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing absorption. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before or…
- Zinc + Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets, 400 Mg— Zinc forms chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing its absorption. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours befor…
- Zinc + Ofloxacin— Multivitamins with zinc substantially interfere with ofloxacin absorption, resulting in considerably lower systemic leve…
- Zinc + Tetracycline Hydrochloride— Zinc preparations impair absorption of tetracycline.
- Zinc + Trientine Tetrahydrochloride— Zinc may reduce absorption of CUVRIOR. If concomitant use unavoidable, separate administration by at least 1 hour before…