Does Tetracycline Interact with Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Tetracycline and Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol. The stored summary is: Tetracyclines may interact with iron (ferrous fumarate), potentially affecting tetracycline absorption and efficacy. The mechanism involves reduced tetracycline absorption due to iron chelation. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol Class
- Vitamin C
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Reduced tetracycline absorption due to iron chelation
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Tetracycline and your doctor is considering prescribing Beta Carotene Ascorbic Acid Cholecalciferol Alpha Tocopherol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider