Interaction Details

Undecylenic Acid is classified as belonging to the following category: Oral Drugs

Coffee charcoal can reduce the absorption of orally administered drugs and should be separated from oral drug administration by at least two hours.

Interaction Rating

Moderate

Likelihood of Occurrence

Probable

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.

References

  • Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.

Coffee Charcoal Overview

Coffee charcoal is produced by roasting green dried coffee beans until blackened and traditionally used for inflammatory disorders such as Crohn disease, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis.
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Undecylenic Acid Overview

  • Topical miconazole is used to treat tinea corporis(ringworm; fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot; fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes). Miconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection.

  • Not all products should be used to treat all of these conditions. Please read the label for each product to select the one to treat your condition.

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Coffee Charcoal - More Interactions

Coffee Charcoal interacts with 1987 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Major The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur.
Moderate Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur.
Minor Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction.
Unknown No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available.

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