RNAgent’s Drug Interaction Database indexes and lists prescription drugs and their interactions with herbal supplements. Search by letter or keyword to find a prescription drug and its interactions with herbal and natural ingredients.
Amoxil
- Amoxil may hinder the production of B vitamins, and vitamin K. Supplementation may be beneficial with long term use of the antibiotic.
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- Antibiotics kill bacteria, including beneficial flora in the gut, which may affect digestion and/or elimination. Supplementation with acidophilus or bifidus may aid in restoring this flora.
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- Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple and nutritional supplements, may increase the absorption of amoxil.
- Tinozzi S, Venegoni A. Effect of bromelain on serum and tissue levels of amoxicillin. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1978;4:39-44.
- Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
- Food can decrease absorption of the drug, take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2hrs after a meal.
- Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
- Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999