Drug & supplement interaction

Lime + Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone brand name: Rocephin.

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 Lime and Ceftriaxone 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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Lime and Ceftriaxone

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 Ceftriaxone and Lime 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.

Lime safety at a glance

Lime overall Generally safe Lime is safe for most people when used as a normal food or drink.
Pregnancy Use caution Lime as food is generally fine, but concentrated extracts or essential oil should be avoided unless cleared by your doctor.
Breastfeeding Use caution Lime in food amounts is likely fine, but safety of concentrated products is not well studied.

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

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

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Ceftriaxone

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Ceftriaxone is filed under 6 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Lime has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates (moderate) and photosensitizing drugs (moderate) — and none of Ceftriaxone’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

Lime Does Interact With Other Medications

Lime has 886 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Ceftriaxone isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 886 No known interaction 1,944 (incl. Ceftriaxone)
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What to actually watch for

What Lime Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Ceftriaxone. It is the side-effect record for Lime on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Lime, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, lime juice may cause diarrhea or tooth sensitivity and wear, but these adverse effects are rare.

    Topically, lime oil and lime juice can cause allergic contact dermatitis (12,4058,100122,100132). Phytophotodermatitis is common when topical exposure to lime is followed by exposure to the sun.

    Intravaginally, 20% to 100% lime juice can cause burning, dryness, pain, itching, erythema, edema, or abnormal bleeding.”

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

    6 sources cited
    1. 59927. Garcia, O. P., Diaz, M., Rosado, J. L., and Allen, L. H. Ascorbic acid from lime juice does not improve the iron status of iron-deficient women in rural Mexico. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 2003;78(2):267-273. PubMed
    2. 100123. Bamise CT, Dinyain VE, Kolawole KA. Dental erosion due to lime consumption; review of literature and case report. East Afr J Public Health. 2009;6(2):141-3. PubMed
    3. 100131. Rungruanghiranya S, Ekpanyaskul C, Sakulisariyaporn C, Watcharanat P, Akkalakulawas K. Efficacy of fresh lime for smoking cessation. J Med Assoc Thai. 2012;95 Suppl 12:S76-82.
    4. 12. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
    5. 4058. Roesyanto-Mahadi ID, Geursen-Reitsma AM, van Joost T, et al. Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22:212-7. PubMed
    6. 100122. Assarian Z, Nixon RL. Protein contact dermatitis caused by lime in a pastry chef. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(1):54-6. PubMed

    “Intravaginally, 20% lime juice has resulted in burning, dryness, erythema, and edema. Higher doses of 25%, 50%, or 100% lime juice were dose-dependently related to vaginal, cervical, or vulval symptoms, especially pain, itching, and abnormal bleeding. The abnormal bleeding was most common in women that had applied 100% lime juice with a tampon. Peeling, erythema, discharge, and tenderness also occurred.”

    Lime · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in erythema.

    2 sources cited
    1. 100127. Hemmerling A, Potts M, Walsh J, Young-Holt B, Whaley K, Stefanski DA. Lime juice as a candidate microbicide? An open-label safety trial of 10% and 20% lime juice used vaginally. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2007;16(7):1041-51. PubMed
    2. 100128. Mauck CK, Ballagh SA, Creinin MD, et al. Six-day randomized safety trial of intravaginal lime juice. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008;49(3):243-50. PubMed
  • Itching / Swelling Additional detail

    Recorded for Lime in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Bleeding or bruising above.

  • Diarrhea Additional detail

    “Orally, diarrhea has been reported as an adverse effects in a clinical trial.”

    Lime · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    1 source cited
    1. 59927. Garcia, O. P., Diaz, M., Rosado, J. L., and Allen, L. H. Ascorbic acid from lime juice does not improve the iron status of iron-deficient women in rural Mexico. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 2003;78(2):267-273. PubMed
  • A skin rash Additional detail

    “Topically, lime can rarely contribute to allergic contact dermatitis.”

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

    3 sources cited
    1. 4058. Roesyanto-Mahadi ID, Geursen-Reitsma AM, van Joost T, et al. Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22:212-7. PubMed
    2. 100122. Assarian Z, Nixon RL. Protein contact dermatitis caused by lime in a pastry chef. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(1):54-6. PubMed
    3. 100132. Swerdlin A, Rainey D, Storrs FJ. Fragrance mix reactions and lime allergic contact dermatitis. Dermatitis. 2010;21(4):214-6. DOI

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Lime — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Ceftriaxone to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Ceftriaxone.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ceftriaxone

This page covers Lime only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ceftriaxone page lists 44 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 3 major · 39 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ceftriaxone page

“Kidney strain is the risk to understand first on this page. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is an injectable antibiotic used for serious infections, and three of the 44 supplements on file carry major ratings, two of them because they can harm the kidneys on their own: Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, which is often contaminated with kidney-d…”

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

We hold 322 real supplement products containing Lime, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Lime. Even though Lime itself has no known interaction with Ceftriaxone, 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 Lime and Ceftriaxone 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 Lime
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ceftriaxone
Steady interest

#1,784 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 Lime reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Lime and Ceftriaxone 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 Lime

What is Lime?

Lime
  • Source of vitamin C
  • Digestive upset
  • Skin care
  • Mood and aromatherapy
  • Flavoring and food preservation

Lime is a common citrus fruit and a good natural source of vitamin C and plant antioxidants. As a food it is generally safe and enjoyed by most people, but evidence that lime treats any specific health condition is limited. Use the essential oil with care, and check with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated lime products for health reasons.

Citrus aurantifolia · Rutaceae · Fruit, juice, peel, and essential oil · Fresh fruit, juice, essential oil, zest/peel, extracts

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

Lime: dosing

There is no standardized medicinal dose of lime. As a food, people use lime juice, zest, or wedges freely to taste.

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

Read the full Lime monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Ceftriaxone Injection

What Is Ceftriaxone Injection Used For?

Brand name: Rocephin

Ceftriaxone Injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many parts of the body, including the lungs (lower respiratory tract infections), urinary tract, skin, bones and joints, abdomen, and bloodstream (septicemia). It also treats bacterial meningitis (infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord), pelvic inflammatory disease, acute bacterial ear infections (otitis media), and gonorrhea.

In addition, a single dose of ceftriaxone may be given before certain surgeries — such as hysterectomy, gallbladder surgery, or coronary artery bypass surgery — to help prevent postoperative infection. It works only against bacterial infections; it will not treat viral illnesses like the flu or a cold.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Ceftriaxone

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (38,242 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Fever 2,054 reports
Acute kidney injury 1,826 reports
Dyspnea 1,592 reports
Pneumonia 1,338 reports
Vomiting 1,265 reports
See full Ceftriaxone Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Lime

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

0Major
886Moderate
0Minor
1,943No known interaction
886 Moderate 1,943 No interaction
Moderate

886 interactions

Showing 60 of 886 moderate interactions — see all 886 on the Lime page.

No interaction 1,943 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,943 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Lime list.

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

Lime References

The 20 references that drive our Lime 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. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Roesyanto-Mahadi ID, Geursen-Reitsma AM, van Joost T, et al. Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22:212-7. PubMed
  3. Naganuma M, Hirose S, Nakayama Y, et al. A study of the phototoxicity of lemon oil. Arch Dermatol Res 1985;278:31-6. . PubMed
  4. Bailey DG, Dresser GK, Bend JR. Bergamottin, lime juice, and red wine as inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4 activity: comparison with grapefruit juice. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2003;73:529-37. PubMed
  5. Weber, I. C., Davis, C. P., and Greeson, D. M. Phytophotodermatitis: the other "lime" disease. J Emerg.Med 1999;17(2):235-237. PubMed
  6. Wagner, A. M., Wu, J. J., Hansen, R. C., Nigg, H. N., and Beiere, R. C. Bullous phytophotodermatitis associated with high natural concentrations of furanocoumarins in limes. Am.J Contact Dermat. 2002;13(1):10-14. PubMed
  7. Garcia, O. P., Diaz, M., Rosado, J. L., and Allen, L. H. Ascorbic acid from lime juice does not improve the iron status of iron-deficient women in rural Mexico. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 2003;78(2):267-273. PubMed
  8. Coffman, K., Boyce, W. T., and Hansen, R. C. Phytophotodermatitis simulating child abuse. Am.J Dis.Child 1985;139(3):239-240. PubMed
  9. Adegoke SA, Oyelami OA, Olatunya OS, Adeyemi LA. Effects of lime juice on malaria parasite clearance. Phytother Res. 2011;25(10):1547-50. PubMed
  10. Adegoke SA, Shehu UA, Mohammed LO, Sanusi Y, Oyelami OA. Influence of lime juice on the severity of sickle cell anemia. J Altern Complement Med. 2013;19(6):588-92. PubMed
  11. Assarian Z, Nixon RL. Protein contact dermatitis caused by lime in a pastry chef. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(1):54-6. PubMed
  12. Bamise CT, Dinyain VE, Kolawole KA. Dental erosion due to lime consumption; review of literature and case report. East Afr J Public Health. 2009;6(2):141-3. PubMed
  13. Flugman SL. Mexican beer dermatitis: a unique variant of lime phytophotodermatitis attributable to contemporary beer-drinking practices. Arch Dermatol. 2010;146(10):1194-5. PubMed
  14. Galvañ-Pérez Del Pulgar JI, Linares-Barrios M, Galvañ-Pozo JI Jr. Acropigmentation of the dorsum of the hands from preparing mojitos: A lime-induced phytophotodermatosis. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2016;107(3):253-5. DOI
  15. Hemmerling A, Potts M, Walsh J, Young-Holt B, Whaley K, Stefanski DA. Lime juice as a candidate microbicide? An open-label safety trial of 10% and 20% lime juice used vaginally. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2007;16(7):1041-51. 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 Lime and Ceftriaxone Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Lime with Ceftriaxone?
We do not list a known interaction between Lime and Ceftriaxone. 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 Lime and Ceftriaxone combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Ceftriaxone is filed under 6 classifications, and Lime has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Ceftriaxone'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 Lime interact with any other medications?
Yes. Lime has 886 documented drug interactions in our database — Ceftriaxone 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 Ceftriaxone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Ceftriaxone has documented interactions with 44 supplements in our database — Lime is not one of them. The Ceftriaxone 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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