Maidenhair Fern + tipranavir
tipranavir brand name: Aptivus.
We found no known interaction between Maidenhair Fern and tipranavir 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 label for tipranavir states a food rule worth keeping to.
Maidenhair Fern and tipranavir
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 tipranavir and Maidenhair Fern 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 Maidenhair Fern at all — not against tipranavir, 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.
Maidenhair Fern safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Maidenhair Fern in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Maidenhair fern is contraindicated in pregnancy.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
Some tipranavir Products Have a Food Rule — Maidenhair Fern Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing tipranavir says to take it with food. If you take Maidenhair Fern on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take tipranavir with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two tipranavir products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
( 2.2 ) APTIVUS taken with ritonavir tablets must be taken with meals ( 2.1 ) APTIVUS capsules must be swallowed whole and must not be opened or chewed ( 2.1 ) Children should be assessed for their ability to swallow capsules before prescribing APTIVUS capsules.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for tipranavir — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With tipranavir
This page covers Maidenhair Fern only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the tipranavir page lists 212 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), 1,3-dmaa (moderate) and Acacia Rigidula (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 165 moderate · 44 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the tipranavir page
“Keeping tipranavir (Aptivus) at a steady blood level is what keeps HIV suppressed, so this is a supplement list that deserves genuine care, and the three major-rated entries come first. St.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Maidenhair Fern as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 18 real supplement products containing Maidenhair Fern, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Maidenhair Fern. Even though Maidenhair Fern itself has no known interaction with tipranavir, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Maidenhair Fern and tipranavir 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.
#1,319 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,438 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Maidenhair Fern reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Maidenhair Fern and tipranavir records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
About Maidenhair Fern
What is Maidenhair Fern?
- Cough and respiratory complaints
- Hair and scalp health
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Mild urinary complaints
- Menstrual complaints
Maidenhair fern is a traditional herb used mainly in teas and syrups for coughs and respiratory complaints, but high-quality human studies are lacking. Because its safety has not been well studied, it is best to use it cautiously and to avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Adiantum capillus-veneris · Pteridaceae · Fronds (leaves) and the whole above-ground plant · Tea (infusion), syrup, dried herb, liquid extract, and as an ingredient in traditional cough preparations
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Maidenhair Fern is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Maidenhair Fern record says about it on its own.
Maidenhair Fern: dosing
There is no standardized or well-established dose for maidenhair fern. Traditional use is mostly as a tea made from the dried fronds or as a syrup, but exact safe and effective amounts have not been confirmed by research.If you choose to use it, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the suggested amount. A pharmacist can help you decide whether it is appropriate for you and review it alongside your other medicines and supplements.
From our Maidenhair Fern monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Tipranavir
What Is Tipranavir Used For?
Brand name: Aptivus
Aptivus (tipranavir) is used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients weighing 36 kg or more who have already tried other HIV medications and whose virus has become resistant to more than one protease inhibitor. It must always be taken together with ritonavir to work properly.
Aptivus is not recommended for people who have never been treated for HIV before. It works best when combined with other active HIV medications, and a resistance test is usually done first to confirm the virus will respond to it.
Other Drugs & Maidenhair Fern
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Maidenhair Fern — 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 Maidenhair Fern against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Maidenhair Fern list.
Maidenhair Fern References
The 2 references that drive our Maidenhair Fern 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.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
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.
Taking Maidenhair Fern and tipranavir Together: Common Questions
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