Drug & supplement interaction

Japanese Persimmon + Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Cefpodoxime Proxetil brand name: Vantin.

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 Japanese Persimmon 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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Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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.

Japanese Persimmon safety at a glance

Japanese Persimmon overall Use caution The fruit is safe as food, but eating large amounts of unripe persimmons may cause hard masses (bezoars) in the stomach.
Pregnancy Use caution Eating the fruit as food is likely fine, but concentrated leaf or calyx supplements have not been well studied, so avoid those.
Breastfeeding Use caution The fruit as food is likely fine, but there is not enough data on concentrated supplements, so use caution.

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

Still wondering about combining Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Japanese Persimmon? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is filed under 6 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Japanese Persimmon has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) and antihypertensive drugs (moderate) — and none of Cefpodoxime Proxetil’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

Japanese Persimmon Does Interact With Other Medications

Japanese Persimmon has 289 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cefpodoxime Proxetil isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 289 No known interaction 2,541 (incl. Cefpodoxime Proxetil)
Taking anything else?

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Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Japanese Persimmon. Pick one to open its full report.

What to actually watch for

What Cefpodoxime Proxetil’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Japanese Persimmon. 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. Japanese Persimmon’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Japanese Persimmon side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Japanese Persimmon has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon 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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One more smart check

Taking Japanese Persimmon as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 1 real supplement products containing Japanese Persimmon, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Japanese Persimmon. Even though Japanese Persimmon itself has no known interaction with Cefpodoxime Proxetil, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon
Steady interest

#1,217 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Steady interest

#2,073 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 Japanese Persimmon reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Japanese Persimmon and Cefpodoxime Proxetil 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 Japanese Persimmon

What is Japanese Persimmon?

  • High blood pressure
  • Cough and hiccups (traditional use)
  • Antioxidant support
  • Digestive health and fiber
  • Skin and general wellness

Japanese persimmon is a nutritious fruit rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidant plant compounds, and its leaves and calyx are used in traditional medicine. While eating the fruit as food is generally safe and healthy, the evidence for concentrated supplements or leaf extracts treating specific conditions is limited. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using persimmon products medicinally.

Diospyros kaki · Ebenaceae · Fruit, leaves, and the dried fruit calyx (persimmon stalk) · Fresh or dried fruit, tea (often from leaves), powder, capsules, and extracts

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

Japanese Persimmon: dosing

There is no standardized or proven medicinal dose for persimmon supplements. As a food, persimmon is simply eaten as a fresh or dried fruit. For leaf teas, powders, and capsules, the right amount varies by product.If you choose to use a persimmon supplement, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Japanese Persimmon 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 & Japanese Persimmon

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

0Major
289Moderate
0Minor
2,540No known interaction
289 Moderate 2,540 No interaction
Moderate

289 interactions

Showing 60 of 289 moderate interactions — see all 289 on the Japanese Persimmon page.

No interaction 2,540 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,540 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Japanese Persimmon list.

See the full Japanese Persimmon interactions page
See every supplement checked against Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Japanese Persimmon References

The 6 references that drive our Japanese Persimmon 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. Hibino G, Nadamoto T, Fujisawa F, Fushiki T. Regulation of the peripheral body temperature by foods: a temperature decrease induced by the Japanese persimmon (kaki, Diospyros kaki). Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2003;67:23-8. .
  2. Akdoğan RA, Türkyilmaz S, Sipahi T, Uzun DY, Ozgür O. Gastric outlet syndrome caused by persimmon (Diospyros kaki) bezoars. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2009;20(1):72-4.
  3. Gato N, Kadowaki A, Hashimoto N, Yokoyama S, Matsumoto K. Persimmon fruit tannin-rich fiber reduces cholesterol levels in humans. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013;62(1):1-6. PubMed
  4. Khan MM, Tran BQ, Jang YJ, et al. Assessment of the Therapeutic Potential of Persimmon Leaf Extract on Prediabetic Subjects. Mol Cells. 2017;40(7):466-475. PubMed
  5. Sa YS, Kim SJ, Choi HS. The anticoagulant fraction from the leaves of Diospyros kaki L. has an antithrombotic activity. Arch Pharm Res. 2005;28(6):667-74.
  6. Yamagata Y, Saito K, Hirano K, et al. Obstruction in the third portion of the duodenum due to a diospyrobezoar: a case report. BMC Surg. 2017;17(1):117. PubMed

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 Japanese Persimmon and Cefpodoxime Proxetil Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Japanese Persimmon with Cefpodoxime Proxetil?
We do not list a known interaction between Japanese Persimmon 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.
How was the Japanese Persimmon and Cefpodoxime Proxetil combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is filed under 6 classifications, and Japanese Persimmon has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Cefpodoxime Proxetil'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 Japanese Persimmon interact with any other medications?
Yes. Japanese Persimmon has 289 documented drug interactions in our database — Cefpodoxime Proxetil 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 Cefpodoxime Proxetil interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cefpodoxime Proxetil has documented interactions with 55 supplements in our database — Japanese Persimmon 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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