Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water - Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) Interaction

Interaction Details

Ciprofloxacin is classified as belonging to the following category: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water contains fennel seed. Theoretically, fennel might decrease the levels and clinical effects of ciprofloxacin as animal research shows that fennel reduces ciprofloxacin bioavailability by nearly 50%, possibly due to the metal cations such as calcium, iron, and magnesium contained in fennel. However, it is important to note that Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water contains a relatively small amount of fennel and it is very unlikely that it would interact with Cipro in a clinically significant way.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.

Pharmacist Analysis

Ciprofloxacin is uncommonly used in infants, but if it has been prescribed for your infant, even though a clinically significant interaction is unlikely due to the very small amount of fennel contained in Mommy's Bliss, it would be prudent to separate their administration from each other to avoid a decrease in drug absorption.

References

• Effect of oral administration of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) on ciprofloxacin absorption and disposition in the rat. PubMed

Ciprofloxacin Overview

• Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries); infectious diarrhea (infections that cause severe diarrhea); and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland), Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent plague (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) and inhalation anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread by anthrax germs in the air on purpose as part of a bioterror attack). Ciprofloxacin may also be used to treat bronchitis, sinus infections, or urinary tract infections but should not be used for bronchitis and sinus infections, or certain types of urinary tract infections if there are other treatment options. Ciprofloxacin extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat kidney and urinary tract infections; however, some types of urinary tract infections should only be treated with ciprofloxacin extended release tablets if no other treatment options are available. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.

• Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

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