Drug & supplement interaction

Cat's Foot + Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Cefpodoxime Proxetil brand name: Vantin.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Cat's Foot in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Cat's Foot at all — not against Cefpodoxime Proxetil, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Cat's Foot safety at a glance

Cat's Foot overall Not established Very little human safety data exists, so caution is advised.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information; best to avoid during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data, so avoid while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Cat's Foot? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Cefpodoxime Proxetil’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Cat's Foot. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Cefpodoxime Proxetil’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A stroke or mini-stroke Worth acting on
  • Pain or burning when passing urine Worth acting on
  • Dehydration Worth acting on
  • High potassium Worth acting on
  • Low sodium Worth acting on
  • Low blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Hallucinations Worth acting on
  • Heart failure Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Fainting Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 68 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 977 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Cefpodoxime Proxetil that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Cat's Foot’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Cat's Foot side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Cat's Foot has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Cat's Foot or Cefpodoxime Proxetil

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Cat's Foot or Cefpodoxime Proxetil, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefpodoxime Proxetil

This page covers Cat's Foot only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefpodoxime Proxetil page lists 55 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), African Wild Potato (moderate), Bacillus Coagulans (moderate), Bacillus Subtilis (moderate) and Banderol (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 44 moderate · 10 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefpodoxime Proxetil page

“If you have been prescribed cefpodoxime proxetil (Vantin), an oral antibiotic, this list calls for genuine care, and activated charcoal is where to start. It is the only major-rated interaction among the 55 on file, and it can soak up the antibiotic in your gut, leaving you with less medicine than your infection needs.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Cat's Foot
Steady interest

#1,239 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Top 25%

#596 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Cat's Foot is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Cat's Foot reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Cat's Foot

What is Cat's Foot?

  • Cough and sore throat
  • Digestive upset
  • Gallbladder and liver complaints
  • Mild inflammation
  • Diarrhea

Cat's Foot (Antennaria dioica) is a small flowering plant from the daisy family used in traditional European herbal medicine, mostly as a tea for coughs and digestive complaints. There is very little modern scientific research on its safety or effectiveness, so its benefits remain unproven. Talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Antennaria dioica · Asteraceae · Flowers and aerial (above-ground) parts · Tea (infusion), dried herb, tincture, sometimes capsules

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Cat's Foot is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Cat's Foot record says about it on its own.

Cat's Foot: dosing

There is no established standard dose for Cat's Foot. It has not been studied enough to know what amount is safe or effective.If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Cat's Foot monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Cat's Foot monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cefpodoxime

What Is Cefpodoxime Used For?

Brand name: Vantin

Cefpodoxime Proxetil treats mild to moderate bacterial infections in both adults and children. It is used for ear infections (acute otitis media), strep throat and tonsillitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, acute sinus infections (acute maxillary sinusitis), uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis), and uncomplicated gonorrhea.

For gonorrhea, Cefpodoxime Proxetil treats uncomplicated urethral and cervical infections in men and women, and uncomplicated ano-rectal infections in women. It has not been shown effective for throat (pharyngeal) gonorrhea infections in men or women, or for rectal gonorrhea in men.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Cefpodoxime Proxetil

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (977 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Diarrhea 79 reports
Fever 76 reports
Pneumonia 69 reports
Dyspnea 50 reports
Fatigue 47 reports
See full Cefpodoxime drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cat's Foot

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cat's Foot — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Cat's Foot against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cat's Foot list.

See the full Cat's Foot interactions page
See every supplement checked against Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cat's Foot References

The 3 sources that drive our Cat's Foot monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Cat's Foot is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  3. Herbal Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cat's Foot with Cefpodoxime Proxetil?
We do not list a known interaction between Cat's Foot and Cefpodoxime Proxetil. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Cefpodoxime Proxetil interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cefpodoxime Proxetil has documented interactions with 55 supplements in our database — Cat's Foot is not one of them. The Cefpodoxime Proxetil interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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