Clinical Benefits
Clinical Benefits
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients
Item
Amount
Instructions
Instructions
Directions
Warnings
Always read the label
Dietary supplements should not replace a balanced diet
If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, consult your healthcare professional
Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period
Contraindications
Contraindications
This supplement may interact with the following categories of medications, as well as specific active ingredients.
• Antibiotics
• Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide
• Cephalexin
• Cisplatin
• Medications for HIV/AIDS
• Penicillamine
• Ritonavir
• Atazanavir
Further details are provided below.
Please note that medications may be sold under different brand names, so check the listed active ingredients against your medication packaging.
Major Interactions
Moderate Interactions
Antibiotics
• Doxycycline
• Ciprofloxacin
• Amoxicillin
• Azithromycin
• Norfloxacin
• Trimethoprim
Zinc might decrease how much antibiotic the body absorbs from the gut. Taking zinc along with quinolone antibiotics might decrease the effects of these antibiotics. To avoid this interaction, take antibiotics at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after zinc supplements.
Zinc can decrease the amount of tetracyclines the body absorbs. Taking zinc with tetracyclines might decrease the effects of tetracyclines. To avoid this interaction, take tetracyclines 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after taking zinc supplements.
Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide
• Biktarvy
In theory, zinc might decrease how much bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide the body absorbs from the stomach. To avoid this interaction, take bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after zinc containing products.
Cephalexin
• Keflex
Zinc can reduce how much cephalexin the body absorbs. This might decrease how well cephalexin works for treating infections. To avoid this interaction, take zinc 3 hours after taking cephalexin.
Cisplatin
• Platinol-AQ
Cisplatin is used to treat cancer. Taking zinc along with cisplatin might inactivate cisplatin therapy. But it's not clear if this is a big concern.
Medications for HIV/AIDS
• Integrase inhibitors
Taking zinc along with integrase inhibitors might decrease blood levels of integrase inhibitors. This might decrease the effects of these medications. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are using integrase inhibitors and want to start taking zinc.
Penicillamine
• Cuprimine, Depen
Zinc might decrease how much penicillamine the body absorbs. Taking zinc with penicillamine might decrease the effects of penicillamine. Take zinc and penicillamine at least 2 hours apart.
Ritonavir
• Norvir
Ritonavir is a drug used for HIV infection. Zinc can reduce how much ritonavir the body absorbs. But it isn't clear if this is a big concern.
Minor Interactions
Atazanavir
• Reyataz
Atazanavir is a drug used for HIV infection. Zinc decreases how much atazanavir the body absorbs. But the body still absorbs enough atazanavir for it to work for treating HIV. So this interaction is probably not a big concern.
