Drug & supplement interaction

Cilantro + Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin brand name: Mefoxin.

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

We found no known interaction between Cilantro and Cefoxitin 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Cilantro and Cefoxitin

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 Cefoxitin and Cilantro 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.

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.

Cilantro safety at a glance

Cilantro overall Generally safe Cilantro is generally safe when eaten as a food, but concentrated supplements are less studied.
Pregnancy Use caution Food amounts are likely fine, but medicinal or supplement doses lack safety data and should be avoided.
Breastfeeding Use caution Food amounts are likely fine, but there is not enough information on concentrated supplements.

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

Still wondering about combining Cefoxitin and Cilantro? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cefoxitin

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cefoxitin is filed under 5 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Cilantro has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) and photosensitizing drugs (moderate) — and none of Cefoxitin’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Cilantro Does Interact With Other Medications

Cilantro has 434 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cefoxitin isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 434 No known interaction 2,396 (incl. Cefoxitin)
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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Cilantro and Cefoxitin May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    Cilantro

    “Topically, cilantro has been reported to cause contact dermatitis. In sensitive individuals, it has also been reported to cause anaphylaxis.”

    Cilantro · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    2 sources cited
    1. 46230. Zuskin, E., Kanceljak, B., Skuric, Z., Pokrajac, D., Schachter, E. N., Witek, T. J., and Maayani, S. Immunological and respiratory findings in spice-factory workers. Environ.Res 1988;47(1):95-108. PubMed
    2. 92663. Unkle DW, Ricketti AJ, Ricketti PA, Cleri DJ, Vernaleo JR. C. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012;109(6):471-2.

    “Cilantro can cause anaphylaxis in some patients. One case report describes a 52 year-old man who experienced diffuse urticaria following a single ingestion of cilantro, followed by severe angioedema of the face, urticaria, and laryngeal edema following a second ingestion of cilantro. Treatment consisted of treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and famotidine.”

    Cilantro · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in pregnancy-related edema.

    1 source cited
    1. 92663. Unkle DW, Ricketti AJ, Ricketti PA, Cleri DJ, Vernaleo JR. C. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012;109(6):471-2.

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Hives Worth acting on Additional detail

    Cilantro

    “Topically, cilantro may cause contact dermatitis, with symptoms including hives or itching.”

    Cilantro · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 46230. Zuskin, E., Kanceljak, B., Skuric, Z., Pokrajac, D., Schachter, E. N., Witek, T. J., and Maayani, S. Immunological and respiratory findings in spice-factory workers. Environ.Res 1988;47(1):95-108. PubMed

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Itching Additional detail

    Cilantro

    Recorded for Cilantro in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Hives above.

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Stomach pain / Diarrhea Additional detail

    Cilantro

    “Orally, cilantro extract has been associated with a case of endocrine toxicity. A case report describes severe diarrhea, stomach pain, skin darkness, depressed mood, amenorrhea, and dehydration following consumption of 200 mL of a 10% cilantro extract for 7 days.”

    Cilantro · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in amenorrhea.

    1 source cited
    1. 10635. Zabihi E, Abdollahi M. Endocrinotoxicity induced by Coriandrum sativa: a case report. WHO Drug Information. 2001;16:15.

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • A skin rash reported in 5.6% of FDA reports for Cefoxitin Additional detail

    Cilantro

    Recorded for Cilantro in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under A severe allergic reaction above.

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Cilantro but not commonly for Cefoxitin: low mood, dehydration, changes to your period and swelling.

Effects for Cefoxitin come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Cilantro come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 1,373 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Cefoxitin that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefoxitin

This page covers Cilantro only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefoxitin page lists 43 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Asarabacca (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), African Wild Potato (moderate), Aristolochia (moderate) and Bacillus Coagulans (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 39 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefoxitin page

“Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) is an injectable antibiotic, usually given in a hospital or clinic for serious infections, and its supplement list deserves genuine care rather than a quick skim. The two entries to understand first are Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, herbs that can damage the kidneys, adding to a strain cefoxitin can itself plac…”

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How much people look this up

Where Cilantro and Cefoxitin 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 Cilantro
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Cefoxitin
Steady interest

#1,638 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.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Cilantro reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cilantro and Cefoxitin records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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 Cilantro

What is Cilantro?

  • Digestive upset and bloating
  • Antimicrobial support
  • Antioxidant support
  • Heavy metal 'detox' (chelation) claims
  • Culinary flavoring

Cilantro is the leafy part of the Coriandrum sativum plant and is widely eaten as a food, where it is considered safe for most people. While it has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in lab studies, strong human evidence for any specific health benefit is lacking, and popular 'detox' claims are not well supported. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated cilantro supplements or essential oil.

Coriandrum sativum · Apiaceae · Leaves, stems, seeds (coriander), and essential oil · Fresh herb, dried herb, seeds, capsules, extracts, essential oil, tea

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

Cilantro: dosing

There is no standardized medicinal dose for cilantro. As a food, it is simply used to taste in cooking, which is considered safe for most people.For supplements such as capsules, extracts, or teas, follow the directions on the product label, since strengths vary widely between products. Essential oil is highly concentrated and should not be taken by mouth unless directed by a qualified professional.

From our Cilantro monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Cilantro monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cefoxitin Injection

What Is Cefoxitin Injection Used For?

Brand name: Mefoxin

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many parts of the body, including the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, abdomen, female reproductive system, bloodstream (septicemia), bones and joints, and skin. It works only against bacteria — not viruses.

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is also used to prevent infection in people having certain surgeries, including gastrointestinal surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, or cesarean section. It does not have activity against Chlamydia trachomatis, so additional medication may be needed when that germ is suspected.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Cefoxitin

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,373 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Drug resistance 90 reports
Nausea 80 reports
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms 79 reports
Rash 77 reports
Thrombocytopenia 62 reports
See full Cefoxitin Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cilantro

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

0Major
434Moderate
0Minor
2,395No known interaction
434 Moderate 2,395 No interaction
Moderate

434 interactions

Showing 60 of 434 moderate interactions — see all 434 on the Cilantro page.

No interaction 2,395 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,395 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cilantro list.

See the full Cilantro interactions page
See every supplement checked against Cefoxitin, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cilantro References

The 5 references that drive our Cilantro monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Zabihi E, Abdollahi M. Endocrinotoxicity induced by Coriandrum sativa: a case report. WHO Drug Information. 2001;16:15.
  2. Suneetha WJ, Krishnakantha TP. Antiplatelet activity of coriander and curry leaf spices. Pharm Biol. 2005;43(3):230-3. DOI
  3. Ashwood-Smith, M. J., Warrington, P. J., Jenkins, M., Ceska, O., and Romaniuk, P. J. Photobiological properties of a novel, naturally occurring furoisocoumarin, coriandrin. Photochem.Photobiol. 1989;50(6):745-751. PubMed
  4. Zuskin, E., Kanceljak, B., Skuric, Z., Pokrajac, D., Schachter, E. N., Witek, T. J., and Maayani, S. Immunological and respiratory findings in spice-factory workers. Environ.Res 1988;47(1):95-108. PubMed
  5. Unkle DW, Ricketti AJ, Ricketti PA, Cleri DJ, Vernaleo JR. C. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012;109(6):471-2.

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 Cilantro and Cefoxitin Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cilantro with Cefoxitin?
We do not list a known interaction between Cilantro and Cefoxitin. 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.
Do Cilantro and Cefoxitin have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 6 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Cilantro and Cefoxitin combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Cefoxitin is filed under 5 classifications, and Cilantro has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Cefoxitin's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Cilantro interact with any other medications?
Yes. Cilantro has 434 documented drug interactions in our database — Cefoxitin is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Cefoxitin interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cefoxitin has documented interactions with 43 supplements in our database — Cilantro is not one of them. The Cefoxitin 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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