Drug & supplement interaction

Rose Hip + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide

Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide brand name: Ascriptin.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide falls into 3 drug categories that Rose Hip can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions3
EvidenceD
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Rose Hip and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide

These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 3 Interactions?

Rose Hip interacts with whole categories of medication. Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Rose Hip in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

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Why this applies to Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide

Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Rose Hip interacts with.

Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that a constituent of rose hip, rugosin E, can induce platelet aggregation. This has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

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

This product (Ascriptin) pairs aspirin with two antacids. The part that matters here is the aspirin, which works by making your platelets less sticky so blood clots more slowly. That is exactly why people take low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Now here is the rose hip angle. In lab and animal studies, a compound in rose hip called rugosin E seemed to push platelets to clump together more, which is the opposite of what aspirin is doing. In theory, that could blunt aspirin's blood-thinning effect. I want to be honest though: this has never been shown in real people, and ordinary culinary amounts of rose hip almost certainly do not matter. Concentrated supplement doses are the bigger question mark. If you rely on aspirin for your heart, just check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding a rose hip supplement.

References
  1. Teng, C. M., Kang, Y. F., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Yang, S. C., and Hsu, F. L. ADP-mimicking platelet aggregation caused by rugosin E, an ellagitannin isolated from Rosa rugosa Thunb. Thromb.Haemost. 1997;77(3):555-561. DOI
Moderate

ALUMINUM

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Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Theoretically, vitamin C increases the absorption of aluminum. Concomitant use might increase aluminum absorption, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. Administer rose hip two hours before or four hours after antacids.
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 gist with this combo product, which pairs aspirin with two antacids (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide). The concern isn't really about the aspirin itself. It's the aluminum piece. Rose hip is naturally rich in vitamin C, and in theory vitamin C can help your body absorb more aluminum from aluminum-containing antacids.

I want to be honest about the evidence here: this is theoretical, based on how these things behave on paper, not on real cases of people getting into trouble. We don't actually know if it matters clinically. To play it safe, a simple trick is to space them out, taking rose hip about two hours before or four hours after the antacid. Food amounts of rose hip are unlikely to be an issue. If you take this regularly or have kidney concerns, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.

References
  1. Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, WA: Applied Therapeutics Inc., 1997 and updates.
Minor

ASPIRIN

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Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide also falls under ASPIRIN.

Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and aspirin is unlikely.
Severity Minor Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

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

Here's the gist for your aspirin product (Ascriptin), which pairs aspirin with two antacids. The thinking is that the vitamin C in rose hip could make your urine more acidic, which in theory would slow how fast your kidneys flush out aspirin. If aspirin built up, you might notice more of its usual effects, like stomach upset, ringing in the ears, or easier bruising.

The reassuring part: this is mostly a theoretical concern. Studies show that even fairly high doses of vitamin C don't really change urine acidity or aspirin levels, and rose hip simply doesn't carry enough vitamin C to matter. So a real-world problem is unlikely. Still, if you take aspirin daily for your heart or joints, it never hurts to mention any new supplement to your pharmacist.

References
  1. Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, WA: Applied Therapeutics Inc., 1997 and updates.
  2. Mc Leod DC, Nahata MC. Inefficacy of ascorbic acid as a urinary acidifier (letter). N Engl J Med 1977;296:1413. DOI
  3. Hansten PD, Hayton WL. Effect of antacid and ascorbic acid on serum salicylate concentration. J Clin Pharmacol 1980;20:326-31. PubMed

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

Rose Hip Also Interacts With Other Medications

Rose Hip has 212 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide

This page covers Rose Hip only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide page lists 255 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Piracetam (major).

By severity: 7 major · 211 moderate · 37 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide page

“Ascriptin combines aspirin with two antacids, aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, and the aspirin part already thins the blood on its own. That is why more than 200 of the 255 ingredients listed here can raise bleeding risk, and why this page deserves a careful read rather than a quick skim.”

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We hold 273 real supplement products containing Rose Hip, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Rose Hip. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide too, on top of Rose Hip — 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 Rose Hip and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide 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 Rose Hip
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
Top 10

#8 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.

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About Rose Hip

What is Rose Hip?

Rose Hip
  • Joint pain and osteoarthritis
  • Colds and flu
  • Source of vitamin C
  • Digestive complaints
  • Anti-inflammatory support

Rose hip is the vitamin C–rich fruit of the wild rose, used traditionally for colds and joint pain. A standardized rose hip powder has some research support for easing osteoarthritis symptoms, but evidence for most other uses is limited. It is generally well tolerated as a food, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it as a supplement.

Read the full Rose Hip monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Aspirin

What Is Aspirin Used For?

Brand name: Ascriptin

Aspirin is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from headaches, backaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, and minor arthritis pain. It also temporarily reduces fever.

Some coated aspirin tablet products note that, under a doctor's supervision, aspirin can help prevent another heart attack or stroke in adults who have already had one. Because of their delayed-release design, those coated products will not give fast relief for headaches or other symptoms needing quick relief.

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Other Drugs & Rose Hip

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

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212Moderate
0Minor
2,617No known interaction
Moderate

212 interactions

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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 Rose Hip and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Rose Hip with Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide?
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.
Why are there 3 interactions listed for Rose Hip and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide?
Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide belongs to more than one drug category, and Rose Hip interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Rose Hip and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide 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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