Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg 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
Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general antioxidant support, skin and hair care, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 902 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This softgel contains three active ingredients. Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin that the body needs for nerve and immune function.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound your cells use to generate energy and protect themselves from damage. Soy lecithin is a phospholipid derived from soy that's used as an emulsifier and may support cognitive function, though evidence for that is limited.
The product also contains rice bran oil, beeswax, and the softgel capsule itself as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin E is effective for treating vitamin E deficiency and a rare neurological condition called AVED (ataxia with vitamin E deficiency). It is possibly effective for Alzheimer's disease, beta-thalassemia, G6PD deficiency, and intracranial hemorrhage, though the evidence here is less established.
CoQ10 is likely effective for CoQ10 deficiency and possibly effective for fibromyalgia, migraine headache, heart failure, and diabetic nerve pain. Soy lecithin's evidence isn't strong — it's been called likely ineffective for Alzheimer's and has insufficient evidence for age-related cognitive decline, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin E is generally well tolerated at dietary amounts, but high-dose long-term supplements carry risks. High doses can increase bleeding and in rare cases have been linked to hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain), particularly with synthetic forms taken for years at a time.
Coenzyme Q10 is generally well tolerated; gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and heartburn occur in less than 1% of patients and are often minimized by dividing doses above 100 mg. Rare reports include headache, dizziness, insomnia, skin itching, and allergic rash.
Soy lecithin is well tolerated orally but can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and fullness; it may trigger allergic skin reactions in people with soy or egg allergies. Regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding: vitamin E in food and prenatal vitamins is appropriate in pregnancy, but avoid high-dose supplements without your doctor's guidance; while breastfeeding, check with your doctor before taking high-dose vitamin E.
Soy lecithin is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Safety data for CoQ10 in pregnancy is not reliable, and breastfeeding safety hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — vitamin E and CoQ10 both carry moderate-severity bleeding risk, especially warfarin (Coumadin). If you're on chemotherapy, particularly alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics, the antioxidant effects here may reduce drug effectiveness.
If you take medications metabolized by CYP3A4 enzymes (like certain heart, immune, and cancer drugs), vitamin E may lower their levels. Blood-pressure medications may have stronger effects when combined with CoQ10.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a three-ingredient CoQ10 supplement with notable interactions with blood thinners, certain chemotherapy drugs, and blood-pressure medications. If you take warfarin, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or chemotherapy, or if you're on antihypertensive drugs, run your exact medications through the checker below or discuss this product with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Generally well-tolerated gastrointestinal side effects are possible.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 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 Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Protocol For Life Balance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707359131828 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 31433 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 30 IU | 100% |
| Soy Lecithin | 50 mg | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 5 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Softgel Capsule, Beeswax
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Protocol For Life Balance(R) CoQ10 is Pharmaceutical Grade, natural, all-trans form of CoQ10 produced by fermentation.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily with a fat-containing meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula
This product has more CoQ10 (600 mg per softgel) than our regular strength product (60 mg per softgel).
With Lecithin & Vitamin E
General
CODE P3182 V4
General Statements
HOW IT WORKS: Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone, is present in almost all cells, where it is necessary for mitochondrial energy production. The body's highest concentrations of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) are found in the heart, where constant chemical energy availability is imperative. In addition to its critical role in energy production, CoQ10 also functions as a powerful fat soluble free radical scavenger for vascular structures, as well as for other tissues including the brain and nerves.
For more information on this product go to www.protocolforlife.com/P3182.
Supports Healthy Heart Muscle
Please Recycle.
Precautions
CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: Coenzyme Q10 may interact with anticoagulant and antihypertensive medications, as well as chemotherapy agents. Statin medications have been shown to decrease CoQ10 levels in the body and CoQ10 supplementation may be useful when taking these drugs. Consult your healthcare professional if you are taking any of these medications.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
This bottle contains an Ageless(R) oxygen absorbing packet to ensure freshness. Do not eat Packet.
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
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
GMP
Formulation
PEG-Free.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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 E
Interacts with764 drugs
Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that most people get in adequate amounts from a normal diet. Supplements can help correc...
Vitamin E monograph & interactionsSoy Lecithin
No knowninteractions
Lecithin is a natural fatty substance found in foods and made by the body that is widely used as a supplement and food emulsifier. Evidence supporting...
Soy Lecithin monograph & interactionsCoenzyme Q10
Interacts with198 drugs
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...
Coenzyme Q10 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Softgel Capsule, Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg by Protocol For Life Balance does interact with medications, primarily through its vitamin E and CoQ10 content.
The most serious concern is a moderate-severity risk of bleeding when vitamin E is combined with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — vitamin E can thin your blood further by interfering with clotting factors and platelet function.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin E in this product may also affect how your liver processes certain medications metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme system, potentially lowering their levels. It can reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs that rely on generating free radicals to kill cancer cells, including alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics.
There's also a specific interaction with the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) — doses of vitamin E above 400 IU daily can increase bleeding risk. Additionally, vitamin E may decrease the cholesterol-raising benefit of niacin, and a specific form of vitamin E can increase cyclosporine levels.
CoQ10 adds two more areas of concern. It may reduce how well warfarin works (reported in four documented cases of decreased effectiveness) and could theoretically blunt the effect of chemotherapy drugs that work through oxidative stress.
CoQ10 might also have mild additive blood-pressure-lowering effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Soy lecithin, the third active ingredient, has no known interactions documented in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 903 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg interact with 902 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin E Coenzyme Q10
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin EAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Vitamin E + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin EAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Vitamin E + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acalabrutinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin EAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin EAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin EAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + 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 Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ECytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Vitamin E + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Maximum Strength CoQ10 600 mg 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 E
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, antioxidant effects of vitamin E might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
There's concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs which generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. However, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that might interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin E have on chemotherapy. Advise patients to consult their oncologist before using vitamin E supplements, especially in high doses.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Concomitant use of vitamin E and anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding.
Vitamin E seems to inhibit of platelet aggregation and antagonize the effects of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. These effects appear to be dose-dependent, and are probably only likely to be clinically significant with doses of at least 800 units daily. Mixed tocopherols, such as those found in food, might have a greater antiplatelet effect than alpha-tocopherol. RRR alpha-tocopherol (natural vitamin E) 1000 IU daily antagonizes vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Advise patients to avoid high doses of vitamin E, especially in people with low vitamin K intake or other risk factors for bleeding.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, antioxidant effects of vitamin E might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
There's concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of antitumor antibiotic drugs such as doxorubicin, which generate free radicals. However, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that might interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin E have on chemotherapy involving antitumor antibiotics. Advise patients to consult their oncologist before using vitamin E supplements, especially in high doses.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
A specific form of vitamin E might increase absorption and levels of cyclosporine.
There is some evidence that one specific formulation of vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopheryl-polyethylene glycol-1000 succinate, TPGS, tocophersolan, Liqui-E) might increase absorption of cyclosporine. This vitamin E formulation forms micelles which seems to increase absorption of cyclosporine by 40% to 72% in some patients. However, this interaction is unlikely to occur with the usual forms of vitamin E.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Vitamin E appears to bind with the nuclear receptor, pregnane X receptor (PXR), which results in increased expression of CYP3A4. Although the clinical significance of this is not known, use caution when considering concomitant use of vitamin E and other drugs affected by these enzymes.
Selumetinib (Koselugo)
Taking selumetinib with vitamin E can result in a total daily dose of vitamin E that exceeds safe limits and therefore might increase the risk of bleeding.
Selumetinib contains 48-54 IU vitamin E per capsule. The increased risk of bleeding with vitamin E appears to be dose-dependent. Be cautious when using selumetinib in combination with supplemental vitamin E, especially in patients at higher risk of bleed, such as those with chronic conditions and those taking antiplatelet drugs.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Using vitamin E with warfarin might increase the risk of bleeding.
Due to interference with production of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, use of more than 400 IU of vitamin E daily with warfarin might increase prothrombin time (PT), INR, and the risk of bleeding,. At a dose of 1000 IU per day, vitamin E can antagonize vitamin K-dependent clotting factors even in people not taking warfarin. Limited clinical evidence suggests that doses up to 1200 IU daily may be used safely by patients taking warfarin, but this may not be applicable in all patient populations.
Niacin
Vitamin E might decrease the beneficial effects of niacin on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
A combination of niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) effectively raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels in people with coronary disease and low HDL levels. Clinical research shows that taking a combination of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium) along with niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) attenuates this rise in HDL, specifically the HDL-2 and apolipoprotein A1 fractions, by more than 50%. Vitamin E alone combined with a statin does not seem to decrease HDL levels. It is not known whether the adverse effect on HDL is due to one of the other antioxidants or to the combination. It also is not known whether it will occur in other patient populations.
Coenzyme Q10
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.
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.
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.
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Vitamin E
Interacts with 764 drugsVitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that most people get in adequate amounts from a normal diet. Supplements can help correct a true deficiency, but high-dose vitam...
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Lecithin is a natural fatty substance found in foods and made by the body that is widely used as a supplement and food emulsifier. Evidence supporting most of its health claims is limited, t...
Read the full Lecithin monograph → Herb & supplement monographCoenzyme Q10
Interacts with 198 drugsCoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for heart condition...
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