Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bronson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) is a dietary supplement by Bronson with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health and osteoporosis prevention, dietary calcium deficiency, heartburn relief (calcium carbonate antacids).Based on those ingredients, 339 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chromium, Calcium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This supplement contains two active ingredients: calcium and chromium. Calcium supports bone and kidney health, and the product lists it as effective for preventing kidney failure, indigestion (dyspepsia), low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), and osteoporosis.
Chromium is included to address chromium deficiency — it may also help with blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes, though evidence for that use is still being studied. The remaining ingredients are inactive excipients that give the tablet its form and stability.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Calcium in this product is established as effective for osteoporosis, likely effective for kidney failure, and effective for indigestion and low blood calcium. For chromium, the evidence shows it's likely effective for chromium deficiency.
Chromium may be possibly effective for type 2 diabetes, but the data we hold does not establish it as effective for prediabetes, high blood pressure, or schizophrenia.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Calcium is generally well tolerated when you take the recommended amount, though high doses can cause constipation, diarrhea, stomach upset, or belching. Rare serious concerns include kidney stones and a condition called calciphylaxis.
Very high calcium intake (over 1500–2000 mg daily from all sources) has been weakly associated with increased prostate cancer risk and possibly with heart disease risk, though research on this remains mixed. Chromium is usually well tolerated at typical supplement doses; the most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal upset, headaches, insomnia, and mood changes.
Rare serious effects include kidney or liver damage. For pregnancy, calcium is considered likely safe at recommended amounts — adequate calcium during pregnancy is important.
Chromium in pregnancy is likely safe in small amounts from food or prenatal vitamins, but extra supplement doses should be avoided unless your doctor recommends them. For breastfeeding, calcium needs can be met through recommended amounts, and chromium has limited safety data at higher doses, so extra supplements are best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before starting if you take dolutegravir (Tivicay) or elvitegravir (Vitekta) — the calcium reduces their blood levels significantly. Also flag levothyroxine (Synthroid) or any other thyroid medication, sotalol (Betapace), diltiazem (Cardizem), or calcipotriene (Dovonex), as the calcium in this product can interfere with how they work.
If you take antidiabetic drugs or insulin, the chromium may increase your risk of low blood sugar. Finally, if you receive intravenous ceftriaxone (Rocephin), inform your doctor or nurse that you're taking a calcium supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take dolutegravir, elvitegravir, ceftriaxone, or levothyroxine, you'll need to talk with your pharmacist or doctor about timing or whether this product is right for you — the calcium in it significantly interferes with several of these drugs. If you have type 2 diabetes or take insulin, or if you're on any antidiabetic medication, check with your pharmacist first because chromium may lower your blood sugar.
For anyone else, use this product at its recommended dose and check your complete medication list with the tool on this page.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 26, 2012.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex), straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bronson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 716563100018 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 26, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 8432 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) by Bronson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 6% |
| Chromium | 100 mcg | 83% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Croscarmellose, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Polyethylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Citrate
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Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: Diabetics may use only under the supervision of a health professional because this product contains chromium which may enhance insulin sensitivity.
General Statements
Lot No./Use By
Made in USA 108808 EXP 08/13
100199HF
Seals/Symbols
BRONSON LABORATORIES
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, adults and children 12 or more years of age, 1 tablet daily or as directed by a health professional.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Protect from light.
General
No. 100A
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) by Bronson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) by Bronson
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Calcium
Interacts with168 drugs
Calcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet f...
Calcium monograph & interactionsChromium
Interacts with178 drugs
Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control i...
Chromium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Croscarmellose, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Polyethylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Citrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) by Bronson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bronson's Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) contains two active ingredients — calcium and chromium — and both have documented interactions with medications.
Calcium carries the most serious concerns: it can significantly reduce levels of two HIV integrase inhibitors, dolutegravir (Tivicay) and elvitegravir (Vitekta), each rated Major severity. Calcium also poses a Major risk if combined intravenously with the antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin), potentially causing dangerous precipitation in the lungs and kidneys.
With the thyroid medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), the beta-blocker sotalol (Betapace), and the calcium-regulating drug calcipotriene (Dovonex), calcium can reduce their absorption or effectiveness — all Moderate severity — and may theoretically reduce the effect of the heart medication diltiazem (Cardizem).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Chromium interacts with antidiabetes drugs and insulin at Moderate severity, raising the theoretical risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). It can also reduce levothyroxine absorption by about 17% in clinical trials.
NSAIDs and aspirin may increase chromium absorption, though these are Minor-severity effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 339 individual medications. Check your exact medications using the search tool on this page before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) interact with 339 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chromium Calcium
Cryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium + Cyclothiazide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDarunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideSymtuza
How Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Read the full Calcium + Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Demeclocycline interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionDigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using intravenous calcium with digoxin might increase the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Read the full Calcium + Digoxin interactionDihydroxyaluminum Sodium CarbonateRolaids
How Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium + Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interactionDiltiazemAdizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Cardizem +23 more
How Diltiazem interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumCalcium Channel Blockers, Diltiazem (cardizem, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Read the full Calcium + Diltiazem interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumCalcium Channel Blockers, Diltiazem (cardizem, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Read the full Calcium + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumQuinolone Antibiotics, Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Doripenem interactionDoxycyclineDoryx, Doxy, Doxy-D, Doxycin, Doxycycline Injection, Doxylin +6 more
How Doxycycline interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Doxycycline interactionDoxycycline HyclateActiclate, Acticlate Cap, Lymepak
How Doxycycline Hyclate interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Doxycycline Hyclate interactionDoxycycline MonohydrateErfacea
How Doxycycline Monohydrate interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Doxycycline Monohydrate interactionDoxycylineDoxychel
How Doxycyline interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Calcium + Doxycyline interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChromiumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chromium + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmtricitabineEmtriva
How Emtricitabine interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Read the full Calcium + Emtricitabine interactionEmtricitabine, Rilpivirine, TenofovirComplera
How Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Read the full Calcium + Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir interactionEmtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir AlafenamideOdefsey
How Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Read the full Calcium + Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionEmtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateDescovy
How Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Read the full Calcium + Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionEnalapril Maleate, HydrochlorothiazideVaseretic
How Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium + Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex) with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Chromium
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some research shows that taking chromium might lower blood glucose levels, especially in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
Insulin
Theoretically, concomitant use of chromium and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In clinical research, chromium has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity,
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Chromium might bind levothyroxine in the intestinal tract and decrease levothyroxine absorption.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking chromium picolinate 1000 mcg with levothyroxine 1 mg decreases serum levels of levothyroxine by 17% when compared to taking levothyroxine alone. Advise patients to take levothyroxine at least 30 minutes before or 3-4 hours after taking chromium.
Aspirin
Theoretically, aspirin might increase chromium absorption.
Animal research suggests that aspirin may increase chromium absorption and chromium levels in the blood.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)
NSAIDs might increase chromium levels in the body.
Drugs that are prostaglandin inhibitors, such as NSAIDs, seem to increase chromium absorption and retention.
Calcium
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Avoid administering intravenous calcium in any form, such as parenteral nutrition or Lactated Ringers, within 48 hours of intravenous ceftriaxone. Case reports in neonates show that administering intravenous ceftriaxone and calcium can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys. In several cases, neonates have died as a result of this interaction. So far there are no reports in adults; however, there is still concern that this interaction might occur in adults.
Dolutegravir (Tivicay)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Advise patients to take dolutegravir either 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium carbonate 1200 mg concomitantly with dolutegravir 50 mg reduces plasma levels of dolutegravir by almost 40%. Calcium appears to decrease levels of dolutegravir through chelation.
Elvitegravir (Vitekta)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Advise patients to take elvitegravir either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium along with elvitegravir can reduce blood levels of elvitegravir through chelation.
Aluminum
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity. Other types of calcium do not increase aluminum absorption.
Calcium citrate can increase the absorption of aluminum when taken with aluminum hydroxide. The increase in aluminum levels may become toxic, particularly in individuals with kidney disease. However, the effect of calcium citrate on aluminum absorption is due to the citrate anion rather than calcium cation. Calcium acetate does not appear to increase aluminum absorption.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide and calcium can be taken together if taken with food. However, if taken on an empty stomach, bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should not be taken with, or 2 hours after, calcium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Advise patients to take bisphosphonates at least 30 minutes before calcium, but preferably at a different time of day. Calcium supplements decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with calcium might increase the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with calcium supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Using intravenous calcium with digoxin might increase the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. However, one retrospective analysis of clinical data suggests that intravenous calcium does not increase the risk of dysrhythmias or mortality in patients receiving digoxin.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, calcium might increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of diltiazem.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption and effectiveness of levothyroxine.
Advise patients to take levothyroxine and calcium supplements at least 4 hours apart. Calcium reduces levothyroxine absorption, probably by forming insoluble complexes. Calcium carbonate supplements reduce effectiveness of levothyroxine in patients with hypothyroidism.
Lithium
Theoretically, concomitant use of calcium and lithium may increase this risk of hypercalcemia.
Clinical research suggests that long-term use of lithium may cause hypercalcemia in 10% to 60% of patients. Theoretically, concomitant use of lithium and calcium supplements may further increase this risk.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral quinolones at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements or calcium-fortified foods. Taking calcium at the same time as oral quinolones can reduce quinolone absorption. Calcium binds to quinolones in the gut.
Raltegravir (Isentress)
Calcium may reduce levels of raltegravir.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that taking a single dose of calcium carbonate 3000 mg along with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily modestly decreases the mean area under the curve of raltegravir, but the decrease does not necessitate a dose adjustment of raltegravir. However, a case of elevated HIV-1 RNA levels and documented resistance to raltegravir has been reported for a patient taking calcium carbonate 1 gram three times daily plus vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 400 IU three times daily in combination with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily for 11 months. It is thought that calcium reduced raltegravir levels by chelation, leading to treatment failure.
Sotalol (Betapace)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of sotalol.
Advise patients to separate doses by at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium. Calcium appears to reduce the absorption of sotalol, probably by forming insoluble complexes.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements. Taking calcium at the same time as oral tetracyclines can reduce tetracycline absorption. Calcium binds to tetracyclines in the gut.
Thiazide Diuretics
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Thiazides reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys. Using thiazides along with moderately large amounts of calcium carbonate increases the risk of milk-alkali syndrome (hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, renal failure). Patients may need to have their serum calcium levels and/or parathyroid function monitored regularly.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, use of calcium supplements may increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of verapamil.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Intravenous calcium is used to decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers in the management of overdose. Intravenous calcium gluconate has been used before intravenous verapamil (Isoptin) to prevent or reduce the hypotensive effects without affecting the antiarrhythmic effects. But there is no evidence that dietary or supplemental calcium when taken orally interacts with calcium channel blockers.
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Manufacturer and brand details for Chromium 100 mcg (GTF Complex), from the product label.
Bronson
- Name
- Bronson Laboratories
- City
- Lindon
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84042
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Calcium
Interacts with 168 drugsCalcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet falls short. Most people do best getting...
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Interacts with 178 drugsChromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control in certain people with type 2 diabetes, b...
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The 115 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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