Drug & supplement interaction

Procaine + Sulfisoxazole

Sulfisoxazole brand name: Gantrisin.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Procaine has a moderate interaction with Sulfisoxazole. A metabolite of procaine, aminobenzoic acid, can antagonize the effect of sulfonamides.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Procaine and Sulfisoxazole

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

SULFONAMIDE ANTIBIOTICS

Why this applies to Sulfisoxazole

Sulfisoxazole falls under SULFONAMIDE ANTIBIOTICS — the group Procaine interacts with.

A metabolite of procaine, aminobenzoic acid, can antagonize the effect of sulfonamides. Theoretically, procaine might also reduce sulfonamide activity. Some sulfonamides include sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra).
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria by blocking their ability to use a compound called PABA (aminobenzoic acid), which they need to grow. When procaine is broken down in your body, one of the leftover pieces is PABA itself. In theory, adding extra PABA could feed the bacteria the very thing the antibiotic is trying to starve them of, which may make the antibiotic work less well.

I want to be honest that this concern is theoretical, based on how these chemicals behave rather than strong patient studies. Still, if you're taking sulfisoxazole for an infection, it's worth a quick call to your pharmacist or doctor before using any procaine product so your treatment isn't weakened.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Procaine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Procaine has 37 major, 18 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Sulfisoxazole one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 37 Moderate 18 No known interaction 2,775 (incl. Sulfisoxazole)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Sulfisoxazole

This page covers Procaine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Sulfisoxazole page lists 107 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Para-aminobenzoic Acid (paba) (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and Wine (major).

By severity: 5 major · 91 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Sulfisoxazole page

“Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) is a sulfonamide antibiotic, and its interaction list is one to approach carefully, with five of the 107 ingredients on file rated major. The most striking is PABA, a supplement that feeds the very pathway this antibiotic blocks and can cancel out its bacteria-killing effect entirely.”

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

We hold 2 real supplement products containing Procaine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Procaine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Sulfisoxazole too, on top of Procaine — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Procaine and Sulfisoxazole 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 Procaine
Steady interest

#1,076 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Sulfisoxazole
Top 25%

#605 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.

Supplement

About Procaine

What is Procaine?

  • Local anesthesia (medical/dental use)
  • Marketed 'anti-aging' supplements
  • General well-being and vitality claims
  • Mood and energy support (unproven)

Procaine is a synthetic local anesthetic (best known by the brand name Novocaine) used by doctors and dentists to numb tissue. It is not a true dietary supplement or herb, and the 'anti-aging' products built around it (such as GH3 or 'Gerovital') have weak evidence and real safety concerns. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using any product containing procaine.

Read the full Procaine monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Procaine

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

37Major
18Moderate
0Minor
2,774No known interaction
37 Major 18 Moderate 2,774 No interaction
Major

37 interactions

Moderate

18 interactions

No interaction 2,774 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,774 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Procaine list.

See the full Procaine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Sulfisoxazole, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Procaine and Sulfisoxazole Together: Common Questions

Can you take Procaine with Sulfisoxazole?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Procaine and Sulfisoxazole interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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