Fruit & Veggie Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fruit & Veggie 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
Fruit & Veggie is a dietary supplement by Pfizer ProNutrients with 7 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, 1,098 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Grape extract, Calcium, Plum powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fruit & Veggie by Pfizer ProNutrients
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This tablet contains seven active ingredients: calcium, carrot powder, grape extract, raspberry powder, plum powder, blueberry powder, and tomato powder, plus a proprietary fruit and vegetable blend. The formula also includes microcrystalline cellulose and croscarmellose sodium as inactive ingredients to hold the tablet together.
Calcium is the mineral ingredient, while the rest are plant-based powders and extracts meant to provide vitamins and phytonutrients from whole fruits and vegetables. This is a food-based multivitamin supplement rather than a single-nutrient product.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Calcium in this product is effective for kidney failure, dyspepsia (indigestion), low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), high potassium (hyperkalemia), and likely effective for osteoporosis. Carrot powder is possibly effective for vitamin A deficiency but has insufficient evidence for cancer prevention or other conditions.
Grape extract is possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency (poor leg circulation) but possibly ineffective for nausea from chemotherapy, hay fever, and weight loss. Plum powder is possibly effective for constipation.
Blueberry powder, raspberry powder, and tomato powder all have insufficient evidence or show possible ineffectiveness for the conditions studied. The evidence we hold doesn't establish clear benefits for most of the fruits and vegetables in this blend beyond calcium's uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Calcium is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, though high doses can cause problems. Common mild side effects from oral calcium include belching, constipation, diarrhea, gas, and stomach upset.
Rare serious concerns include kidney stones and a condition called calciphylaxis. There's also epidemiological concern that very high calcium intake (over 1500–2000 mg daily) might increase prostate cancer risk and cardiovascular disease risk, though research on this is mixed.
The fruit and vegetable powders are generally well tolerated. Carrot, grape, and blueberry can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people—symptoms may include hives, swelling, rash, or gastrointestinal upset.
Freeze-dried blueberries specifically can cause constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; in one trial, over a quarter of participants dropped out in the first week due to stomach complaints. Plum can cause gas, diarrhea, or rarely allergic reactions.
Tomato is well tolerated in normal food amounts. None of the ingredients have been studied enough in pregnancy or breastfeeding to guarantee safety of concentrated supplement forms, though the safety notes suggest using recommended amounts and checking with your provider.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any HIV integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir, elvitegravir, raltegravir), intravenous ceftriaxone, thyroid medication (levothyroxine), heart rhythm or blood pressure drugs (diltiazem, sotalol), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), cyclosporine, midazolam, antidiabetes drugs, or buspirone. Calcium and grape extract are the main drivers of these interactions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a food-based multivitamin centered on calcium and fruit and vegetable extracts. If you take blood thinners, an HIV medication, levothyroxine, or immunosuppressants, you'll need to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—calcium and the grape component have significant interactions with these drugs.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss whether this product is right for you with your healthcare provider, since concentrated supplement forms haven't been extensively studied in these situations.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2013.
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 Fruit & Veggie, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pfizer ProNutrients |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 300057600506 |
| Net contents | 50 Minitab(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 26179 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fruit & Veggie by Pfizer ProNutrients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 170 mg | 17% |
| Carrot powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Grape extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Raspberry powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Fruit & Vegetable Blend | 380 mg | -- |
| Plum powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Blueberry powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Tomato powder | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Contains <2% of:
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Brand IP Statement(s)
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Why ProNutrients? ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie is from the makers of Centrum(R), the #1 doctor recommended multivitamin brand, and is designed to work safely and naturally with your multivitamin to take your nutrition to the next level. ProNutrients from the makers of Centrum Helps Make Nutrition Possible.(TM)
(C) 2012 Pfizer Inc.
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General Statements
Can be taken on its own or as a complement to your multivitamin
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Why Take ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie? ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie is a phytonutrient supplement with antioxidant properties to support cell protection and general health.
Visit ProNutrients.com for information onProNutrients Fruit & Veggie and other ProNutrients supplements.
Made in Canada
Outline of actual bottle size
100% naturally sourced from fruits & vegetables
Each MiniTab of ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie harnesses the power equal to a serving of a blend of fruits & vegetables. Take ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie on its own or as a complements to your multivitamin and as part of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Based on the average ORAC values for the top 10 most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables in the US. ORAC measures the antioxidant capacity of fruits and vegetables. This product is not intended to replace your daily intake of fruits and vegetables.
Precautions
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
Not formulated for use in children. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed suggested use.
Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do Not Use if foil is torn.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
PHYTONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
General
PAA026915
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults - Take two MiniTabs daily with food.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed. Protect from moisture.
Formula
It contains a blend of fruit & vegetables, 100% naturally sourced from grapes, blueberries, raspberries, plums, carrots, and tomatoes.
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Fruit & Veggie by Pfizer ProNutrients label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fruit & Veggie by Pfizer ProNutrients
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Minitab(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container25 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 & interactionsProprietary Fruit & Vegetable Blend
- › Carrot powder
- › Grape extract
- › Raspberry powder
- › Plum powder
- › Blueberry powder
- › Tomato powder
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fruit & Veggie by Pfizer ProNutrients Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pfizer ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie has documented interactions across several of its ingredients.
The most serious concern is calcium, which can significantly reduce levels of two HIV medications—dolutegravir (Tivicay) and elvitegravir (Vitekta)—both rated Major severity. Calcium also poses a Major-severity risk with the antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin) when given intravenously, potentially causing dangerous precipitation in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Grape extract and plum powder carry Moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), raising the risk of bleeding. Grape extract also interacts with several drug-metabolizing enzymes in your liver, potentially affecting how your body handles cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant), midazolam (a sedative), and various other medications broken down by those pathways.
Calcium additionally reduces the absorption of the thyroid drug levothyroxine (Synthroid), the heart medication sotalol (Betapace), and the calcium-regulating drug calcipotriene (Dovonex)—all Moderate severity. Blueberry powder carries Minor-severity interactions with antidiabetes drugs and the anxiety medication buspirone.
We could not check raspberry powder or the proprietary fruit and vegetable blend's individual components for interaction data. Carrot powder and tomato powder showed no interactions in our data when we looked them up.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,099 individual medications. Before starting this product, search your exact prescriptions using the interaction checker on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fruit & Veggie interact with 1,098 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 7 ingredients in Fruit & Veggie interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Grape extract Calcium Plum powder Blueberry powder
CeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumCeftriaxone (rocephin) Major
Interaction Summary
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full Calcium + Ceftriaxone interactionCobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateGenvoya
How Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionGrape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionDolutegravirTivicay
How Dolutegravir interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDolutegravir, RilpivirineJuluca
How Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionGrape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionElvitegravirVitekta
How Elvitegravir interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Elvitegravir interactionGrape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Elvitegravir interactionElvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateStribild
How Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionGrape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Plum PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Plum Powder + Abciximab interactionGrape ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Grape Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Plum PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Plum Powder + Abrocitinib interactionGrape ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape juice or grape seed extract inhibits CYP2C9; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionPlum PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Plum Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionPlum PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Plum Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionPlum PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Plum Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Fruit & Veggie — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fruit & Veggie 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.
Grape extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape extracts might decrease platelet aggregation.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Ingesting grape juice with cyclosporine can reduce cyclosporine absorption.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy young adults shows that intake of purple grape juice 200 mL along with cyclosporine can decrease the absorption of cyclosporine by up to 30% when compared with water. Separate doses of grape juice and cyclosporine by at least 2 hours to avoid this interaction.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that ingestion of 200 mL of grape juice decreases phenacetin plasma levels. This is thought to be due to induction of CYP1A2.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, grape seed extract may increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape seed extract might inhibit CYP2D6 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
In vitro and animal research suggests that grape seed proanthocyanidin extract inhibits CYP2E1 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape seed extract might inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes. However, evidence from animal research shows that grape seed extract may induce CYP3A4 in the liver. So far, these interactions have not been reported in humans.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, long-term intake of grape seed extract might decrease the effects of midazolam.
Animal research shows that subchronic ingestions of grape seed extract can increase the elimination of intravenous midazolam by increasing hepatic CYP3A4 activity. Single doses of grape seed extract do not appear to affect midazolam elimination.
Phenacetin
Grape juice might decrease phenacetin absorption.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that ingestion of 200 mL of grape juice decreases phenacetin plasma levels. This is thought to be due to induction of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2).
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
It is unclear if grape juice or grape seed extract inhibits CYP2C9; research is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that grape seed extract or grape juice might inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. However, a small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that drinking 8 ounces of grape juice once does not affect the clearance of flurbiprofen, a probe-drug for CYP2C9 metabolism. The effects of continued grape juice consumption are unclear.
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.
Plum powder
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, plum juice might have antiplatelet effects.
Consuming plum juice while taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. In healthy volunteers, drinking plum juice 200 mL daily for 28 days prolonged clotting time and inhibited platelet aggregation.
Blueberry powder
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, blueberries or blueberry leaf extracts might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research suggests that blueberry and/or blueberry leaf extracts can lower blood glucose levels.
Buspirone (Buspar)
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of buspirone.
In vitro research shows that blueberry juice can inhibit the metabolism of buspirone, possibly by inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) enzymes. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that drinking 300 mL of blueberry juice 30 minutes before taking buspirone hydrochloride 10 mg does not significantly affect the concentration or clearance of buspirone.
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid, Others)
Theoretically, blueberry juice might increase blood levels of flurbiprofen.
In vitro research shows that blueberry juice can inhibit the metabolism of flurbiprofen, possibly by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) enzymes. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that drinking 300 mL of blueberry juice 30 minutes before taking flurbiprofen 100 mg does not significantly affect the concentration or clearance of flurbiprofen.
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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...
Read the full Calcium monograph → Herb & supplement monographCarrot
Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is safe and nutritious for most people, but...
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Interacts with 910 drugsGrapes and grape products like grape seed extract contain antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and proanthocyanidins that may support heart and blood vessel health. While the food is he...
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Interacts with 122 drugsPlums and their dried form (prunes) are common, nutritious foods that are best known for helping relieve constipation thanks to their fiber and sorbitol content. They are generally safe as f...
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Interacts with 88 drugsBlueberries are a nutritious fruit rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, and eating them as part of a balanced diet is healthy and safe for most people. Concentrated supplements are mark...
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The 130 references behind this product’s interaction data
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