Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vinco
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor 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
Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor is a dietary supplement by Vinco with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health and osteoporosis, correcting vitamin d deficiency, immune system support.Based on those ingredients, 715 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin D3, Vitamin K. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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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
Full disclosure
This liposomal liquid contains 2 active ingredients: vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin K, delivered in a form designed for absorption. The inactive ingredients—medium chain triglyceride oil, natural orange flavor, and sunflower phospholipids (a type of fat that aids absorption)—serve as carriers and flavoring but play no active role in the supplement's effects.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin D3 is effective for treating rickets, osteomalacia (soft bones from vitamin D deficiency), renal osteodystrophy (bone disease from kidney failure), hypoparathyroidism (low parathyroid hormone), and familial hypophosphatemia (low blood phosphate). Vitamin K is effective for hypoprothrombinemia and vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, and it's also used to counteract warfarin overdose.
For osteoporosis, vitamin K is rated as possibly effective based on available evidence.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin D3 is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, though very high doses over extended periods can cause toxicity with symptoms of elevated blood calcium, kidney damage, and anemia. At excessive doses, vitamin D can also cause eye inflammation and light sensitivity.
Vitamin K taken by mouth is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal complaints—nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. For pregnancy, vitamin D3 is likely safe at recommended amounts but should be used only under your doctor's guidance; the data on vitamin K in pregnancy shows it's likely safe.
Both ingredients are considered acceptable during breastfeeding at recommended doses, though check with your doctor before taking supplements.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use warfarin or other blood thinners—vitamin K directly counteracts warfarin's effect. Also confirm use if you take heart rhythm medications (verapamil, diltiazem, digoxin), thiazide diuretics (water pills), atorvastatin (cholesterol), calcipotriene (psoriasis), aluminum-containing antacids, or any medication broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4.
High-dose vitamin D with any of these drugs risks reduced effectiveness, dangerous blood calcium levels, or heart rhythm problems.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is worth considering if you need vitamin D3 or vitamin K for bone health or deficiency conditions, but it requires careful screening with your own doctor or pharmacist first—especially if you take warfarin, heart medications, blood pressure pills, cholesterol drugs, or antacids containing aluminum. The combination of two active ingredients with multiple interactions means you'll need to confirm your exact medications before starting.
Talk it over with your healthcare provider to make sure it fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.
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 Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vinco |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 739930275812 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 258834 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor by Vinco, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | 25 mcg | 125% |
| Vitamin K | 1200 mcg | 1000% |
Other ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride, natural Orange flavor, Sunflower Phospholipids
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Adults take one dropper (1 ml) daily or as directed by a qualified healthcare professional. May be put on food or mixed with other liquids such as water or juice. Shake well before use.
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.
Precautions
Warning: If you take prescription blood thinners or are pregnant, consult your physician before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper resistant. Do not purchase if seal is broken.
Formula
MK-4 and MK-7 with Vitamin D3
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free
General Statements
Professional formulation
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a dry place; do not expose to excessive heat.
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Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor by Vinco label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor by Vinco
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 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.
Vitamin D3
Interacts with715 drugs
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people,...
Vitamin D3 monograph & interactionsVitamin K
Interacts with2 drugs
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but suppl...
Vitamin K monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride, Natural Orange flavor, Sunflower Phospholipids. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor by Vinco Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vinco's Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor contains vitamin D3 and vitamin K, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is vitamin K's Major-severity interaction with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner: vitamin K directly blocks warfarin's anticoagulant effect, potentially reducing its ability to prevent dangerous blood clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin D3 carries several Moderate-severity interactions. High-dose vitamin D can raise blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia), which reduces the effectiveness of heart rhythm medications like verapamil (Calan), diltiazem (Cardizem), and digoxin (Lanoxin), or increases the risk of dangerous heart rhythms with digoxin.
Thiazide diuretics (water pills for high blood pressure) combined with high-dose vitamin D increase hypercalcemia risk. Vitamin D may also reduce absorption of atorvastatin (Lipitor) by up to 55%, and theoretically increases aluminum absorption in people with kidney failure.
Additionally, combining vitamin D with the psoriasis medication calcipotriene (Dovonex)—another vitamin D compound—raises hypercalcemia risk. Vitamin D may induce a liver enzyme (CYP3A4) in a Minor interaction, potentially reducing levels of medications that enzyme breaks down.
Altogether, these interactions span 716 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to verify your exact drugs before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor interact with 715 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin D3 Vitamin K
Captopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Cyclothiazide interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionDigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Digoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Digoxin interactionDihydroxyaluminum Sodium CarbonateRolaids
How Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate interactionDiltiazemAdizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Cardizem +23 more
How Diltiazem interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Diltiazem (cardizem, Others), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Diltiazem interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Diltiazem (cardizem, Others) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionEnalapril Maleate, HydrochlorothiazideVaseretic
How Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEzetimibe, AtorvastatinLiptruzet
How Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Atorvastatin (lipitor) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionFish Oil TriglyceridesOmegaven
How Fish Oil Triglycerides interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Fish Oil Triglycerides interactionFosinopril, HydrochlorothiazideMonopril HCT
How Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionGuanethidine, HydrochlorothiazideEsimil
How Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydralazine, HydrochlorothiazideApresazide, Apresoline-Esidrix
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineSer-Ap-Es, Unipres, Uniserp
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazideAquazide, Aquazide H, Esidrix, HCTZ, Hydro, Hydro-D +3 more
How Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydrochlorothiazide, IrbesartanAvalide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LabetalolTrandate HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LisinoprilPrinzide, Zestoretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, Losartan PotassiumHyzaar
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MetoprololLopressor HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MoexiprilUniretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PindololViskazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interacts with Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin D3Thiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Read the full Vitamin D3 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor 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.
Vitamin D3
Aluminum
Vitamin D might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity, but this has only been reported in people with renal failure.
The protein that transports calcium across the intestinal wall can also bind and transport aluminum. This protein is stimulated by vitamin D, which may therefore increase aluminum absorption. This mechanism may contribute to increased aluminum levels and toxicity in people with renal failure, when they take vitamin D and aluminum-containing phosphate binders chronically.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Vitamin D might reduce absorption of atorvastatin.
A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%. However, while atorvastatin levels decreased, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels did not substantially change. Atorvastatin is metabolized in the gut by CYP3A4 enzymes, and researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, causing reduced levels of atorvastatin. However, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with vitamin D increases 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 vitamin D supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of arrhythmia from digoxin.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and digoxin concurrently.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem for arrhythmia.
High doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically this could also occur with diltiazem. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and diltiazem concurrently.
Thiazide Diuretics
Theoretically, taking thiazide diuretics and high-dose vitamin D can increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Thiazide diuretics decrease urinary calcium excretion, which could lead to hypercalcemia if vitamin D supplements are taken concurrently. This has been reported in people being treated with vitamin D for hypoparathyroidism, and also in elderly people with normal parathyroid function who were taking a thiazide, vitamin D, and calcium-containing antacids daily.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Hypercalcemia induced by high-dose vitamin D can reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil for arrhythmia.
Hypercalcemia due to high doses of vitamin D can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Avoid vitamin D doses above the tolerable upper intake level (4000 IU daily for adults) and monitor serum calcium levels in people taking vitamin D and verapamil concurrently.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Vitamin D might induce CYP3A4 enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of CYP3A4 substrates.
There is some concern that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4. In vitro research suggests that vitamin D induces CYP3A4 transcription. Additionally, observational research has found that increased UV light exposure and serum vitamin D levels are associated with decreased serum levels of CYP3A4 substrates such as tacrolimus and sirolimus, while no association between UV light exposure or vitamin D levels and levels of mycophenolic acid, a non-CYP3A4 substrate, was found. A small, low-quality clinical study shows that taking vitamin D reduces levels of the CYP3A4 substrate atorvastatin and its active metabolites by up to 55%; however, the clinical effects of atorvastatin were not reduced. While researchers theorized that vitamin D might induce CYP3A4, this proposed mechanism was not specifically studied.
Vitamin K
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Vitamin K antagonizes the effects of warfarin. Excessive vitamin K intake, either from supplements or from changes in the diet, can reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor, from the product label.
Vinco
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- Vinco Inc.
- City
- Evans City
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 16033
- Phone Number
- 1-800-245-1939
- Web Address
- www.vincoinc.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin D
Interacts with 715 drugsVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is important for healthy bones, muscles, and immune function. Many people, especially those with low sun exposure,...
Read the full Vitamin D monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin K
Interacts with 2 drugsVitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but supplements are sometimes used for deficiency...
Read the full Vitamin K monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Liposomal K2 Orange Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 37 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.
Vitamin D 26 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Tatro DS, ed. Drug Interactions Facts. Facts and Comparisons Inc., St. Louis, MO. 1999.
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