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Maxi Co Q 60 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maxi Health

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Maxi Co Q 60 is a dietary supplement by Maxi Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, statin-related muscle aches, migraine prevention.Based on those ingredients, 198 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Kaneka Q10. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Maxi Co Q 60 contains one active ingredient: Kaneka Q10, a form of coenzyme Q10. This is a compound your body naturally makes and also gets from food—your cells use it to produce energy and protect themselves from damage.

The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients, including rice flour, cellulose, calcium carbonate, and a blend of digestive enzymes (bromelain, papain, lipase, amylase, and protease).

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Coenzyme Q10's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Coenzyme Q10 for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coenzyme Q10 deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Migraine headache — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Congestive heart failure (CHF) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetic neuropathy — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Fibromyalgia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for CoQ10 varies by use. It's rated Likely Effective for treating CoQ10 deficiency itself.

For other conditions, the data is less certain: it's Possibly Effective for fibromyalgia, migraine headache, heart failure (congestive heart failure), and diabetic neuropathy. If you're considering this product for one of those reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the research shows for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coenzyme Q10

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

CoQ10 is generally well tolerated by most adults when taken as directed. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal—appetite suppression, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting—though these occur in less than 1% of people.

A small number of people have reported headache, dizziness, insomnia, or skin itching. There is not enough reliable safety data in pregnancy, so it's best to avoid unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied either, so use caution and check with your doctor.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coenzyme Q10

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Coenzyme Q10.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 198 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Maxi Co Q 60, double-check with us if you're on chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents (such as cyclophosphamide)—CoQ10 may reduce their effectiveness. Also run this past us if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, or any blood pressure medications, as CoQ10 may interfere with how they work.

Altogether, these interactions span 196 individual medications.

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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.

CoQ10 is well tolerated for most people, but if you take a blood thinner like warfarin or any chemotherapy drug, you'll want to check with your pharmacist before starting this product. The same goes for blood pressure medications.

Otherwise, it's a reasonable option if you're deficient in CoQ10 or exploring it for migraine or heart health—but talk through which condition you're treating so we can set expectations about what the evidence shows.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Maxi Co Q 60, straight from the product label.

Brand Maxi Health
Barcode (UPC) 753406189069
Net contents 60 Maxicap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 323786
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
753406189069
IngredientAmount% DV
Kaneka Q1060 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Bromelain, Papain, Lipase, Amylase, Protease, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) Maxicap once or twice daily, or as directed.

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.

Formulation

Vegetarian

Cardiovascular health Antioxidant Circulatory Brain

This product contains no animal products, soy, wheat, salt, milk, sugar, yeast, gluten, artificial preservatives, flavors or colorings.

This product was manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility.

Abundant energy Mind & mood

Formula

Certified Kosher UK (Rav Shmuel Dovid Krausz (Udvarer Rav)) (Kosher) BDZ Edah Charedis - Orthodox Council of Jerusalem (Kosher)

OU (Kosher)

KenekaQ10 Enzymax base

Seals/Symbols

UK (Rav Shmuel Dovid Krausz (Udvarer Rav)) (Kosher) BDZ Edah Charedis - Orthodox Council of Jerusalem (Kosher)

OU (Kosher)

Manufactured in a Certified GMP Facility

General Statements

Doctor formulated

Nothing beats a happy heart

Brand IP Statement(s)

Maxi Health True to total wellness

Enzymax, a vital digestive enzyme complex, is a registered trademark of Maxi Health Research Inc. Kaneka Q10 is a trademark of Kaneka Corporation.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

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Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Kaneka Q10

Interacts with
198 drugs
60 mg per serving Form: CoEnzyme Q10

CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated...

Kaneka Q10 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Bromelain, Papain, Lipase, Amylase, Protease, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health Drug Interactions

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198Drugs
26 Moderate 172 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Maxi Co Q 60 with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Kaneka Q103 drug types · 198 drugs

Alkylating Agents

Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects. Theoretically, this may reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals.
Theoretically, antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10 might protect tumor cells from chemotherapeutic agents that work by inducing oxidative stress, such as alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide) and radiation therapy. The clinical importance of this interaction is unknown.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Concomitant use of coenzyme Q10 and warfarin might reduce the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Four cases of decreased warfarin efficacy thought to be due to coenzyme Q10 have been reported. However, there is some preliminary clinical research that suggests coenzyme Q10 might not significantly decrease the effects of warfarin in patients who have a stable INR.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research shows that coenzyme Q10 can significantly lower blood pressure, although other studies have shown conflicting results.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maxi Co Q 60, from the product label.

Maxi Health

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Name
Maxi Health
City
Brooklyn
State
N.Y.
Phone Number
800-544-6294
Web Address
www.maxihealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health: Common Questions

Does Maxi Co Q 60 by Maxi Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Maxi Co Q 60 has a known interaction with 198 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maxi Co Q 60 contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is CoQ10, and why is it in this product?
CoQ10 is a compound your cells naturally make to produce energy and protect themselves from damage. This product provides it in supplement form. Your body makes some on its own, and you also get it from foods like meat and fish, but some people don't make or absorb enough—especially as they age.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
Not without checking first. CoQ10 may reduce how well warfarin thins your blood, and a few cases of this happening have been reported. Your doctor or pharmacist needs to know you're considering it so they can monitor you or adjust your dose if needed.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are stomach-related—things like nausea, diarrhea, or heartburn—but these happen in less than 1% of people. Headache, dizziness, and insomnia have been reported rarely. If you're taking more than 100 mg daily, splitting your dose may help reduce stomach upset.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best to avoid unless your doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor before starting it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Will this actually help my condition?
That depends on why you're taking it. If you have a CoQ10 deficiency, it's Likely Effective. For migraine, heart failure, or diabetic neuropathy, it's Possibly Effective—the evidence is real but not conclusive. We can talk through what the research shows for your specific situation.

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The 40 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.

Coenzyme Q10 40 references
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