Drug & supplement interaction

Rna And Dna + Cefoxitin

Cefoxitin brand name: Mefoxin.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin 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 two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin

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 Cefoxitin and Rna And Dna 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 Rna And Dna at all — not against Cefoxitin, 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.

Rna And Dna safety at a glance

Rna And Dna overall Use caution Generally tolerated in small amounts, but evidence is weak and high intake may raise uric acid levels.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally as supplements. Some evidence suggests some orally ingested DNA might cross the placenta and be mutagenic. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally as supplements. Some evidence suggests some orally ingested DNA might cross the placenta and be mutagenic. Read the full breastfeeding detail

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.

Still wondering about combining Cefoxitin and Rna And Dna? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin May Share a Side Effect

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Itching Additional detail

    Rna And Dna

    “Orally, RNA and DNA are well tolerated when consumed in food or enteral nutrition. Nucleotides seem to be well tolerated when consumed in medicinal amounts for up to 14 days. No adverse effects have been reported. Subcutaneously, RNA can cause itching, redness, and swelling at the injection site.”

    Rna And Dna · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in pruritus.

    6 sources cited
    1. 5531. Daly JM, Lieberman MD, Goldfine J, et al. Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic and clinical outcome. Surgery 1992;112:56-67.
    2. 5533. Kemen M, Senkal M, Homann HH, et al. Early postoperative enteral nutrition with arginine-omega-3 fatty acids and ribonucleic acid-supplemented diet vs placebo in cancer patients: an immunologic evaluation of impact. Crit Care Med 1995;23:652-9.
    3. 5534. Gianotti L, Braga M, Fortis C, et al. A prospective, randomized clinical trial on perioperative feeding with an arginine, omega-3-fatty acid, and RNA-enriched enteral diet: effect on host response and nutritional status. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 199 PubMed
    4. 5535. Saffle JR, Wiebke G, Jennings K, et al. Randomized trial of immune-enhancing enteral nutrition in burn patients. J Trauma 1997;42:793-802. PubMed
    5. 5536. Bower RH, Cerra FB, Bershadsky B, et al. Early enteral administration of a formula (Impact) supplemented with arginine, nucleotides, and fish oil in intensive care unit patients: results of a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial. Crit Ca
    6. 7819. Tepaske R, Velthuis H, Oudemans-van Straaten HM, et al. Effect of preoperative oral immune-enhancing nutritional supplement on patients at high risk of infection after cardiac surgery: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2001;358:696-701. PubMed

    “Subcutaneously, an injection of RNA can cause itching, redness, and swelling at the injection site. In one review, these reactions occurred in 3 out of 83 patients.”

    Rna And Dna · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in pruritus.

    1 source cited
    1. 5538. Li L. Erythematous skin reaction to subcutaneous injection of ribonucleic acid. Contact Dermatitis 1999;41:239. PubMed

    Cefoxitin

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Cefoxitin. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Rna And Dna but not commonly for Cefoxitin: swelling.

Effects for Cefoxitin come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Rna And Dna come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 1,373 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Cefoxitin that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Rna And Dna in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally as supplements. Some evidence suggests some orally ingested DNA might cross the placenta and be mutagenic.

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefoxitin

This page covers Rna And Dna only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefoxitin page lists 43 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

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

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefoxitin page

“Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) is an injectable antibiotic, usually given in a hospital or clinic for serious infections, and its supplement list deserves genuine care rather than a quick skim. The two entries to understand first are Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, herbs that can damage the kidneys, adding to a strain cefoxitin can itself plac…”

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How much people look this up

Where Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin 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 Rna And Dna
Steady interest

#1,298 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cefoxitin
Steady interest

#1,861 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 Rna And Dna reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin 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 Rna And Dna

What is Rna And Dna?

  • Anti-aging
  • Energy and vitality
  • Immune support
  • Skin health
  • General cellular support

RNA and DNA supplements contain nucleic acids, usually taken from yeast or fish, and are marketed for anti-aging, energy, and immune support. There is very little solid human evidence that taking these by mouth provides any of these benefits, and the body breaks them down during digestion. They are best avoided by people with gout or high uric acid, and there is not enough safety data to recommend them during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) typically extracted from yeast, fish, or other animal sources · Tablets, capsules, powders, combination 'nucleic acid' supplements

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

Rna And Dna: dosing

There is no well-established standard dose for RNA and DNA supplements, and no clear evidence on how much, if any, is helpful. Products vary widely in their source and strength.If you choose to use one, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Rna And Dna monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cefoxitin Injection

What Is Cefoxitin Injection Used For?

Brand name: Mefoxin

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many parts of the body, including the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, abdomen, female reproductive system, bloodstream (septicemia), bones and joints, and skin. It works only against bacteria — not viruses.

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection is also used to prevent infection in people having certain surgeries, including gastrointestinal surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, or cesarean section. It does not have activity against Chlamydia trachomatis, so additional medication may be needed when that germ is suspected.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Cefoxitin

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,373 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Drug resistance 90 reports
Nausea 80 reports
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms 79 reports
Rash 77 reports
Thrombocytopenia 62 reports
See full Cefoxitin Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Rna And Dna

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

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We also checked Rna And Dna 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 Rna And Dna list.

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See every supplement checked against Cefoxitin, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Rna And Dna References

The 11 references that drive our Rna And Dna 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. Daly JM, Lieberman MD, Goldfine J, et al. Enteral nutrition with supplemental arginine, RNA, and omega-3 fatty acids in patients after operation: immunologic, metabolic and clinical outcome. Surgery 1992;112:56-67.
  2. Kemen M, Senkal M, Homann HH, et al. Early postoperative enteral nutrition with arginine-omega-3 fatty acids and ribonucleic acid-supplemented diet vs placebo in cancer patients: an immunologic evaluation of impact. Crit Care Med 1995;23:652-9.
  3. Gianotti L, Braga M, Fortis C, et al. A prospective, randomized clinical trial on perioperative feeding with an arginine, omega-3-fatty acid, and RNA-enriched enteral diet: effect on host response and nutritional status. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 199 PubMed
  4. Saffle JR, Wiebke G, Jennings K, et al. Randomized trial of immune-enhancing enteral nutrition in burn patients. J Trauma 1997;42:793-802. PubMed
  5. Bower RH, Cerra FB, Bershadsky B, et al. Early enteral administration of a formula (Impact) supplemented with arginine, nucleotides, and fish oil in intensive care unit patients: results of a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial. Crit Ca
  6. Li L. Erythematous skin reaction to subcutaneous injection of ribonucleic acid. Contact Dermatitis 1999;41:239. PubMed
  7. Schubert R, Hohlweg U, Renz D, Doefler W. On the fate of orally ingested foreign DNA in mice: chromosomal association and placental transmission o the fetus. Mol Gen Genet 1998;259:569-76.
  8. Tepaske R, Velthuis H, Oudemans-van Straaten HM, et al. Effect of preoperative oral immune-enhancing nutritional supplement on patients at high risk of infection after cardiac surgery: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2001;358:696-701. PubMed
  9. Dancey CP, Attree EA, Brown KF. Nucleotide supplementation: a randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial of IntestAidIB in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome [ISRCTN67764449]. Nutr J. 2006;5:16. PubMed
  10. Ostojic SM, Idrizovic K, Stojanovic MD. Sublingual nucleotides prolong run time to exhaustion in young physically active men. Nutrients. 2013;5(11):4776-85. PubMed
  11. Sterczala AJ, DuPont WH, Comstock BA, et al. Physiological effects of nucleotide supplementation on resistance exercise stress in men and women. J Strength Cond Res. 2016;30(2):569-78. 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 Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Rna And Dna with Cefoxitin?
We do not list a known interaction between Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin. 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.
Do Rna And Dna and Cefoxitin have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to one of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Cefoxitin interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cefoxitin has documented interactions with 43 supplements in our database — Rna And Dna is not one of them. The Cefoxitin 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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