French Melon SOD Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by ResVitale
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First and foremost: checking French Melon SOD 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.
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French Melon SOD Complex is a dietary supplement by ResVitale with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health support, antioxidant and enzyme support, filling dietary gaps.Based on those ingredients, 142 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Manganese, Zinc, Copper. 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
French Melon SOD Complex contains 4 active ingredients: manganese, zinc, copper, and French Freeze Dried Melon Concentrate. Manganese and zinc are minerals important for normal body function.
Copper is another essential mineral. The melon concentrate is a freeze-dried extract from French melon.
The capsule itself is vegetarian, and the product also contains rice bran and silica as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Manganese is effective for manganese deficiency. There isn't enough reliable evidence to support its use for hay fever, osteoporosis, COPD, obesity, or osteoarthritis.
Zinc is effective for zinc deficiency and likely effective for Wilson disease (a copper-metabolism disorder); it's possibly effective for acne, a rare genetic skin condition called acrodermatitis enteropathica, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetes. Copper is likely effective for copper deficiency.
We don't have effectiveness information on the French Freeze Dried Melon Concentrate itself in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Manganese is generally well tolerated at normal dietary amounts, but high-dose supplements carry a serious risk: at very high doses, it can cause manganese poisoning with neurotoxic effects resembling Parkinson disease, and in rare severe cases, liver damage. The safety notes caution against high-dose manganese unless advised by a clinician.
Zinc is well tolerated below 40 mg daily (the upper limit for adults); at higher doses, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, and there's concern that very high doses over time could contribute to copper deficiency. Copper is safe in amounts found in food and standard supplements, but excess copper is toxic.
For pregnancy: manganese has insufficient data; zinc is likely safe; and copper is likely safe. For breastfeeding: manganese ratings are mixed (one says likely safe, one possibly unsafe, one likely unsafe)—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what this means for you.
Zinc is likely safe while breastfeeding, and copper is likely safe.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use antipsychotic medications (haloperidol, phenothiazines, or similar drugs), quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin), tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, demeclocycline, minocycline), penicillamine, cephalexin, ritonavir or other HIV protease inhibitors, integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir or similar), bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy), cisplatin or other chemotherapy, or oral contraceptives. These are the drug types with documented interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is appropriate for someone with a documented deficiency in manganese, zinc, or copper, but the interaction profile is substantial—particularly if you take antibiotics, HIV medications, antipsychotics, or chemotherapy. The manganese content also carries a risk of neurotoxicity at high doses.
Before starting, check your full medication list and any medical conditions (especially liver disease) with your doctor or pharmacist, and confirm the dose is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2014.
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 French Melon SOD Complex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | ResVitale |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 31954 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for French Melon SOD Complex by ResVitale, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 2 mg | 100% |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 100% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 50% |
| French Freeze Dried Melon Concentrate | 10 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: vegetarian Capsule, Rice Bran, Silica
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Formulation
Soy free. Gluten free. GMO free.
NON-GMO
GLUTEN FREE
Does not contain: Soy, wheat, yeast, lactose, citrus, milk, egg or fish products, sugar, salt, starch, artificial coloring, flavoring or preservatives.
Precautions
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.
DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have existing medical conditions or are taking prescription medications.
General Statements
A dispute resolution procedure applies to your purchase and use of this product. Find it in our online terms and conditions at resvitale.com or call 1.877.787.5454 for a copy.
THE PROOF Our concentrated source is the stabilized form of SOD that is freeze-dried and specially encapsulated.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is one of the primary antioxidants mobilized as part of the body’s defense against oxidative stress.
FREEZE DRIED
THE ART Harnessing the authentic and revitalizing nature from the South of France, ResVitále unveils its latest defense technology formula in support of healthy cellular aging that includes extract a rare variety of melon grown exclusively in the Luberon region of Provence.
THE BENEFITS Overtime an ordinary melon wrinkles, ages and decays, whereas our remarkable French Melon variety stays fresh and firm longer. Our French Melon SOD Complex formula helps replenish your body’s defense system against damaging free radicals and protect against oxidative stress, helping you maintain good health.
Helps replenish the body’s defense system against free radical attack Supports healthy cellular aging
General
VC1731 VA1730
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Extracted from the unique selected variety of melon fruits Cucumis melo L., our naturally derived, patented Extramel(TM) French Melon SOD Complex provides a nutrient-dense form of SOD.
Extramel(TM) is a trademark of BIONOV. U.S. Patents US05616323, US7132118 and 4 foreign patents.
SCIENCE OF BEAUTY FORMULA(TM)
Seals/Symbols
EXTRAMEL(R)
Formula
French Melon SOD Complex
This powerhouse formula also combines the essential antioxidant nutrients Copper, Zinc and Manganese, all designed to provide protection against oxidative stress and help support cellular aging.
10 mg - 140 IU SOD activity per serving
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one capsule daily with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner. If more is desired, take one capsule 4 times daily with food.
Storage
Store tightly in a cool, dry place.
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French Melon SOD Complex by ResVitale label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in French Melon SOD Complex by ResVitale
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Manganese
Interacts with83 drugs
Manganese is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense, and most people get...
Manganese monograph & interactionsZinc
Interacts with67 drugs
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but suppleme...
Zinc monograph & interactionsCopper
Interacts with31 drugs
Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes wor...
Copper monograph & interactionsFrench Freeze Dried Melon Concentrate
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Rice Bran, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
French Melon SOD Complex by ResVitale Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
French Melon SOD Complex by ResVitale interacts with medications through its manganese, zinc, and copper content.
The most serious interaction is manganese's potential to increase the risk of toxicity when combined with antipsychotic drugs (haloperidol, phenothiazines, and related medications), a Moderate-severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Manganese also reduces absorption of quinolone antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin) and tetracycline antibiotics (like doxycycline)—both Moderate interactions. Zinc presents a broader set of moderate interactions: it reduces absorption of quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, cephalexin, and the antibiotic penicillamine, and it may lower levels of ritonavir (an HIV medication), integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir and similar HIV drugs), and bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy).
Zinc may also interfere with cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug. Copper can reduce penicillamine absorption and theoretically increase copper levels when used with oral contraceptive drugs (a Minor interaction).
We could not check French Freeze Dried Melon Concentrate for interactions. Altogether, these interactions span 142 individual medications.
If you take any antibiotics, HIV medications, antipsychotics, chemotherapy, or oral contraceptives, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in French Melon SOD Complex interact with 142 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in French Melon SOD Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Manganese Zinc Copper
AcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Acepromazine interactionAcetophenazineTindal
How Acetophenazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Acetophenazine interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionZincTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAsenapineSaphris, Secuado
How Asenapine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Asenapine interactionBictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideBiktarvy
How Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionZincTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Brexpiprazole interactionButaperazineRepoise
How Butaperazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Butaperazine interactionCariprazine HydrochlorideVraylar
How Cariprazine Hydrochloride interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Cariprazine Hydrochloride interactionCarphenazineProketazin
How Carphenazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Carphenazine interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincCephalexin (keflex) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might decrease cephalexin levels by chelating with cephalexin in the gut and preventing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Cephalexin interactionChlorpromazineThorazine, Thorazine Spansules
How Chlorpromazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Chlorpromazine interactionChlorprothixeneTaractan
How Chlorprothixene interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Chlorprothixene interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Chlortetracycline interactionZincTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Cinoxacin interactionZincQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Ciprofloxacin interactionZincQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Ciprofloxacin interactionCisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincCisplatin (platinol-aq) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might interfere with the therapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Read the full Zinc + Cisplatin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Clinafloxacin interactionZincQuinolone Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Clinafloxacin interactionClozapineClozaril, Versacloz
How Clozapine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Clozapine interactionCobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateGenvoya
How Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionCyamemazineTercian
How Cyamemazine interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Manganese + Cyamemazine interactionDarunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideSymtuza
How Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDarunavir, RitonavirDarunavir, Ritonavir
How Darunavir, Ritonavir interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincRitonavir (norvir) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Read the full Zinc + Darunavir, Ritonavir interactionDasabuvir Sodium, Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, RitonavirViekira XR
How Dasabuvir Sodium, Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincRitonavir (norvir) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Read the full Zinc + Dasabuvir Sodium, Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Demeclocycline interactionZincTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Demeclocycline interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with French Melon SOD Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ManganeseQuinolone Antibiotics, Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Read the full Manganese + Doripenem interactionZincQuinolone Antibiotics, Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Doripenem interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in French Melon SOD 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.
Manganese
Antipsychotic Drugs
Theoretically, the risk for manganese toxicity might increase when taken with antipsychotic drugs.
Hallucinations and behavioral changes have been reported in a patient with liver disease who was taking haloperidol and manganese. Researchers speculate that taking manganese along with haloperidol, phenothiazine-derivatives, or other antipsychotic medications might increase the risk of manganese toxicity in some patients.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Manganese is a multivalent cation. Interactions resulting in reduced quinolone absorption have been reported between quinolones and other multivalent cations, such as calcium and iron.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, manganese might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Manganese is a multivalent cation. Interactions resulting in reduced tetracycline absorption have been reported between tetracyclines and other multivalent cations, such as calcium and iron.
Zinc
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after zinc containing products.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Zinc might decrease cephalexin levels by chelating with cephalexin in the gut and preventing its absorption.
A pharmacokinetic study shows that zinc sulfate 250 mg taken concomitantly with cephalexin 500 mg decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 31% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 27%. Also, taking zinc sulfate 3 hours before cephalexin decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 11% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 18%. By decreasing cephalexin levels, zinc might increase the risk of treatment failure. This effect does not occur when zinc is taken 3 hours after the cephalexin dose. To avoid an interaction, advise patients take zinc sulfate 3 hours after taking cephalexin.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, zinc might interfere with the therapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Animal research suggests that zinc stimulates tumor cell production of the protein metallothionein, which binds and inactivates cisplatin. It is not known whether zinc supplements or high dietary zinc intake can cause clinically significant interference with cisplatin therapy. Cisplatin might also increase zinc excretion.
Integrase Inhibitors
Theoretically, taking zinc along with integrase inhibitors might decrease the levels and clinical effects of these drugs.
Zinc is a divalent cation. Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that other divalent cations such as calcium and iron can decrease blood levels of the integrase inhibitor dolutegravir through chelation.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Zinc might reduce the levels and clinical effects of penicillamine.
By forming an insoluble complex with penicillamine, zinc interferes with penicillamine absorption and activity. Zinc supplements reduce the efficacy of low-dose penicillamine (0.5-1 gram/day), but do not seem to affect higher doses (1-2.75 gram/day), provided dosing times are separated. Advise patients to take zinc and penicillamine at least 2 hours apart.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Quinolones form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption of both the quinolone and zinc if taken at the same time. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Clinical research shows that zinc might reduce serum ritonavir levels by chelating with ritonavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. In patients with HIV, ritonavir is taken with atazanavir to prevent the metabolism and increase the effects of atazanavir. A pharmacokinetic study shows that, in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg as a single dose or as multiple daily doses for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of ritonavir by about 16%. However, atazanavir levels still remains high enough to prevent HIV virus replication. Therefore, the decrease in ritonavir levels is not likely to be clinically significant.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Tetracyclines form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, which can reduce absorption of both the tetracycline and zinc when taken at the same time. Taking zinc sulfate 200 mg with tetracycline reduces absorption of the antibiotic by 30% to 40%. Demeclocycline and minocycline cause a similar interaction. However, doxycycline does not seem to interact significantly with zinc. Advise patients to take tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements to avoid any interactions.
Amiloride (Midamor)
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Clinical research shows that amiloride can reduce urinary zinc excretion, especially at doses of 10 mg per day or more. This zinc-sparing effect can help to counteract zinc losses caused by thiazide diuretics, but it is unlikely to cause zinc toxicity at usual amiloride doses. The other potassium-sparing diuretics, spironolactone (Aldactone) and triamterene (Dyrenium), do not seem to have a zinc-sparing effect.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of atazanavir, although this effect does not seem to be clinically significant.
Clinical research shows that zinc might decrease serum atazanavir levels by chelating with atazanavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. Although a single dose of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg orally does not affect atazanavir concentrations in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate 125 mg daily for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of atazanavir by about 22% in these patients. However, despite this decrease, atazanavir levels still remain at high enough concentrations for the prevention of HIV virus replication.
Copper
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Theoretically, taking copper with penicillamine might decrease the absorption of penicillamine; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
Copper chelates penicillamine, which decreases its absorption and may reduce its clinical effects.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, taking copper with contraceptive drugs might increase the levels and toxic effects of copper.
A meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that chronic use of oral contraceptives increases serum copper levels by a mean of 57 mcg/dL. In most people, this resulted in levels above the normal reference range for copper.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for French Melon SOD Complex, from the product label.
ResVitale
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- RESVITALE
- Street Address
- 701 S. HOWARD AVE. SUITE 106-310
- City
- TAMPA
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33606
- Phone Number
- 1.877.787.5454
- Web Address
- resvitale.com
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Manganese
Interacts with 83 drugsManganese is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant defense, and most people get enough from a normal diet. Supplements m...
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Interacts with 67 drugsZinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but supplements can help correct or prevent a defici...
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Interacts with 31 drugsCopper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes work. Most people get enough copper from fo...
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The 120 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.
Manganese 21 references
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