Drug & supplement interaction

Frostwort + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)

Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) brand name: Levofloxacin.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) 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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Interaction report

Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)

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 Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) and Frostwort 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 Frostwort at all — not against Levofloxacin (ophthalmic), 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.

Frostwort safety at a glance

Frostwort overall Not established There is very little modern safety data on frostwort in humans.
Pregnancy Avoid Safety is not established, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety information exists, so avoid while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) and Frostwort? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Frostwort. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)’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.

  • Thoughts of self-harm Worth acting on
  • Hearing loss Worth acting on
  • Severe muscle breakdown Worth acting on
  • High potassium Worth acting on
  • Low blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Hallucinations Worth acting on
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Fainting Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 55 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 Levofloxacin (ophthalmic). Read the label on DailyMed › Frostwort’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Frostwort side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Frostwort has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Frostwort or Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Frostwort or Levofloxacin (ophthalmic), 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 Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)

This page covers Frostwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) page lists 64 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Apple (major), Grapefruit (major), Sweet Orange (major), Bacillus Coagulans (moderate) and Bacillus Subtilis (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 49 moderate · 12 minor.

Open the Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interaction page

How much people look this up

Where Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) 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 Frostwort
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)
Steady interest

#2,499 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. Frostwort 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 Frostwort reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) records this page draws on were last updated July 3, 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 Frostwort

What is Frostwort?

  • Sore throat and mouth irritation
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin conditions and ulcers (topical)
  • Scrofula (historical/traditional use)
  • General astringent tonic

Frostwort is a North American wildflower used in traditional and folk herbal medicine, mainly as an astringent for sore throats, diarrhea, and skin problems. There is very little modern scientific research to confirm that it works or to define a safe dose, so it should be used cautiously and only after talking with a healthcare professional.

Helianthemum canadense · Cistaceae · Whole plant (leaves and aerial parts) · Dried herb, tea (infusion), tincture, sometimes topical preparations

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

Frostwort: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for frostwort. Traditional use varied widely and was not based on measured, tested amounts.If you choose to use a frostwort product, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Frostwort monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Levofloxacin

What Is Levofloxacin Used For?

Brand name: Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin treats bacterial infections in adults, including pneumonia (both community-acquired and hospital-acquired), skin infections, urinary tract infections, kidney infections, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and sinus infections. It is also used after exposure to inhalational anthrax and for plague.

Because levofloxacin carries significant risks, it should only be used for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, acute bacterial worsening of chronic bronchitis, and acute bacterial sinusitis when no other treatment option is available. Always use it only for infections confirmed or strongly suspected to be bacterial.

See full Levofloxacin drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Frostwort

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Frostwort — 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 Frostwort 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 Frostwort list.

See the full Frostwort interactions page
See every supplement checked against Levofloxacin (ophthalmic), ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Frostwort References

The 1 sources that drive our Frostwort monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Frostwort 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

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 Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Frostwort with Levofloxacin (ophthalmic)?
We do not list a known interaction between Frostwort and Levofloxacin (ophthalmic). 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 Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interact with any supplements?
Yes. Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) has documented interactions with 64 supplements in our database — Frostwort is not one of them. The Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) 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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