NicAzel Forte Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Elorac Inc.
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking NicAzel Forte 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
NicAzel Forte is a dietary supplement by Elorac Inc. with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing neural tube birth defects, treating or preventing folate deficiency, supporting pregnancy health.Based on those ingredients, 313 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Zinc, Folic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc.
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
NicAzel Forte contains 5 active ingredients. Folic acid supports cell division and DNA synthesis, especially important if you're deficient or pregnant.
Zinc is a mineral your body uses for immune function and wound healing. Copper works alongside zinc in several body processes.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is vitamin B6, which helps your body break down proteins and make neurotransmitters. Azerizin is the fifth ingredient, but we hold no data on its role or effects.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, colorants (FD&C Blue #1, Yellow #5, and Yellow #6), silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and dibasic calcium phosphate — that give the tablet its form and stability.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Folic acid in this product is effective for folate deficiency and likely effective for preventing methotrexate toxicity and neural tube birth defects; it's possibly effective for depression, phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth, and cognitive impairment. Zinc is effective for zinc deficiency and likely effective for Wilson disease; it's possibly effective for acne, a rare skin condition called acrodermatitis enteropathica, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetes.
Vitamin B6 is effective for sideroblastic anemia and B6 deficiency, and effective for a rare condition called pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy; it's likely effective for high homocysteine levels and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea. Copper is likely effective for copper deficiency but appears possibly ineffective for Alzheimer disease.
We hold no established effectiveness data for azerizin.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Folic acid is generally safe at recommended doses for most adults and is recommended during pregnancy at standard prenatal doses to help prevent birth defects; it's considered safe while breastfeeding at normal recommended doses. At doses of 5 mg daily or higher, you may experience abdominal cramps, diarrhea, or rash; at 15 mg daily, bitter taste, confusion, hyperactivity, impaired judgment, irritability, nausea, and sleep disturbances have been reported.
Serious but rare side effects include cancer with long-term use, cardiovascular complications, liver injury, and seizures. Folic acid use in late pregnancy has been linked to a slightly increased risk of childhood asthma and respiratory infections in some population research.
Zinc is generally safe in recommended amounts but high doses can be harmful; normal dietary amounts are acceptable while breastfeeding. Common side effects at doses within normal range include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste, and nausea or vomiting.
Vitamin B6 is safe at normal amounts from food and standard supplements, but high doses over time can damage nerves; it's often used at recommended levels for morning sickness under medical guidance. High doses can cause sensory nerve damage (neuropathy), especially above 1,000 mg daily.
Copper is safe in amounts found in food and standard supplements but excess copper can be toxic; normal dietary and recommended amounts are generally fine.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking NicAzel Forte, double-check it with your pharmacist if you take seizure medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, or primidone) — folic acid can reduce their effectiveness. Also verify if you're on cancer drugs (capecitabine, 5-fluorouracil, or methotrexate), antibiotics (quinolones, tetracyclines, or cephalexin), blood pressure medications, penicillamine, antiparasitic pyrimethamine, or any HIV medications (ritonavir, integrase inhibitors, or bictegravir combinations).
Most antibiotic interactions can be managed by spacing doses, but seizure and cancer medication interactions require medical oversight.
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.
NicAzel Forte may be worth considering if you need folate, zinc, copper, or vitamin B6 supplementation — or for its labeled purposes, provided your doctor agrees. However, if you take any seizure medications, cancer treatments, antibiotics, or blood pressure drugs, you need to check your exact medications before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about timing doses and monitoring, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking high-dose supplements long-term.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.
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 NicAzel Forte, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Elorac Inc. |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 342783510605 |
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 18, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 263444 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid | 500 mcg | -- |
| Zinc | 12 mg | -- |
| Copper | 2 mg | -- |
| Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 8 mg | -- |
| Azerizin | 700 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Talc, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
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Formula
(Azerizin, zinc, pyridoxine, copper, folic acid)
Azerizin is a proprietary blend of Nicotinamide, Azelaic Acid, Quercetin and Curcumin.
FDA Statement of Identity
Prescription Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Description NicAzel FORTE tablets is a uniquely formulated dietary supplement for oral administration. Each green-colored, oval-shaped tablet is imprinted on one side with "EL510" and contains Azerizin, a proprietary blend of natural ingredients that combine demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, along with inhibiting effects on sebum production.
Use As a dietary supplement for inflammatory skin disorders, such as acne vulgaris or rosacea, and/or individuals who are deficient in or at risk of deficiency in one or more of the components in Nicazel FORTE Tablets.
Made in the USA
Green-colored, oval-shaped tablets embossed "EL510" on one side.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Clinical Pharmacology Nicotinamide is a water-soluble component of the vitamin B complex group. In vivo, nicotinamide is incorporated into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP). NAD and NADPH function as coenzymes in a wide variety of enzymatic oxidation-reduction reactions essential for tissue respiration, lipid metabolism, and glycogenolysis. Nicotinamide has demonstrated anti-inflammatory actions that may be of benefit in patients with acne including, but not limited to, suppression of antigen-induced lymphocytic transformation and inhibition of 3'.5'- cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase. Nicotinamide has been demonstrated to block the inflammatory actions of iodides known to precipitate or exacerbate acne. Nicotinamide lacks the vasodilator, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and hypolipemic actions of nicolinic acid or niacin. As such, nicotinamide has been shown to produce the flushing, itching and burning sensations of the skin, as is commonly seen when large doses of nicotinic acid or niacin are administered orally. Azelaic acid is a dietary constituent (e.g., in whole grain cereals and animal products) that has been shown to possess antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphyloccoccus epidermidis. The antimicrobial action may be attributable to inhibition of microbial cellular protein synthesis. A normalization of keratinization leading to an anticomedonal effect of azelaic acid may also contribute to its topical use for treatment of acne vulgaris and rosacea. Quercetin is a polyphenolic substance and a member of the class of flavonoids called flavonols. Quercetin is widely distributed in the plant kingdom, with onions, apples, red wine. and green tea especially rich sources of the agent. Quercetin is an antioxidant htat inhibits lipid peroxidation. Its patent anti-inflammatory activity is at least in part accounted for by its inhibition of degranulation of mast cells, basophils and neutrophils, coupled with its modulation of the activity of the inflammatory mediator NF-kappa B. Quercetin has been reported to reduce inflammation in bath acne and rosacea. Curcumin is a polyphenolic substance principally found in the spices turmeric and ginger. Curcumin has been demonstrated to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and has been clinically most widely evaluated for its purported anti-cancer and cancer chemopreventive properties. Curcumin has been widely employed in the management of acne vulgaris and rosacea, based on its significant inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes and its potent anti-inflammatory actions, which include inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX), reduction of the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by stimulated neutrophils, and its inhibition of the activation of proinflammatory cytokines. Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 is a water soluble component of the vitamin B complex group, which in the form of the coenzyme pyridoxal 5' -phosphate, is involved in a wide range of biochemical reactions, and is present in a wide variety of food sources including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, starchy vegetables, and non-citrus fruits. Pyridoxine plays an active role in the immune system and supplementation to normal levels in individuals with even a marginal deficiency generally restores immune functions due to deficiency. Pyridoxine supplementation has been found helpful in the management of acne, particularly for women with premenstrual flares of acne. Zinc has been shown to inhibit the inflammatory polymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotaxis in acne patients. Zinc has also demonstrated an inhibitory effect on the lipase of three Propionibacterium species found in human pilosebaceous follicles. Patients with acne have been shown to have significantly lower serum zinc levels than matched healthy controls. Copper is an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Although rare, copper deficiency has been induced by supplemental zinc therapy. Folic aid serves as an essential cofactor of the biosynthesis of thymidine and purine nucleotides required for normal cellular DNA synthesis. Deficiencies of folic acid have been demonstrated to occur in some cutaneous disorders.
U.S. Patent Pending 07/2015 Copyright 2015 Elorac, Inc. 140616-04
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
As with any dietary supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
Nicazel FORTE Tablets is not formulated for use in children under 6 years of age.
Precautions Allergic sensitization has been reported rarely following oral administration of folic acid. Folic acid above 1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Dosage and Administration Usual adult dose is one or two tablets taken once or twice a day with or without food or as prescribed by a physician.
Dosage: Adults - One or two tablets taken once or twice a day with out without food or as prescribed by a physician.
General Statements
How Supplied 60 tablets 42783-510-60 4 tablets 42783-510-04 (physician sample size)
42783-510-60
Please refer to package foldout for warnings and precautions.
Storage
Store between 15 degrees - 30 degrees Celsius (50 degrees - 86 degrees Fahrenheit).
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NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc. label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc.
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Folic Acid
Interacts with40 drugs
Folic acid is the man-made form of vitamin B9 and is one of the most well-studied supplements, especially for preventing serious birth defects when ta...
Folic Acid monograph & interactionsZinc
Interacts with67 drugs
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but suppleme...
Zinc monograph & interactionsCopper
Interacts with31 drugs
Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes wor...
Copper monograph & interactionsPyridoxine Hydrochloride
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsAzerizin
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Talc, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc. Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
NicAzel Forte by Elorac Inc. has documented interactions with multiple medication types across its active ingredients.
The most serious concern involves folic acid and seizure medications: folic acid can antagonize phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone, potentially reversing their seizure control and increasing seizure risk — these are all Moderate severity interactions that require close monitoring if you're taking these drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Folic acid also interacts Moderately with cancer medications (capecitabine, 5-fluorouracil, and methotrexate), where higher folate levels may reduce drug effectiveness or increase toxicity. It also has Moderate interactions with the antiparasitic pyrimethamine.
Zinc interacts Moderately with several antibiotic classes — quinolones, tetracyclines, and cephalexin — by binding to them in your gut and reducing how much gets absorbed; these can be managed by spacing doses at least 2 hours apart. Zinc also has Moderate interactions with penicillamine, the HIV medications ritonavir and integrase inhibitors, and theoretically with cisplatin.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) interacts Moderately with blood pressure medications and seizure drugs (phenobarbital and phenytoin) at high doses. Copper has Moderate and Minor interactions with penicillamine and contraceptive drugs.
We could not check the ingredient azerizin — no data is on file for it. Altogether, these interactions span 309 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in NicAzel Forte interact with 313 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 5 ingredients in NicAzel Forte interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Zinc Folic Acid Copper
Belladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital
How Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Folic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionPyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine, PhenobarbitalBellergal-S
How Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, PhenobarbitalBelladenal, Belladenal-S
How Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Folic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interactionPyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Benzthiazide interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Betaxolol interactionBictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideBiktarvy
How Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Zinc + Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZincTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Zinc + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bosentan interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Bumetanide (oral) interactionButabarbital, Phenobarbital, SecobarbitalS.B.P.
How Butabarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Butabarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Butabarbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interactionButalbital, Phenobarbital, SecobarbitalTribarb
How Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Secobarbital interactionCamphor, Hyoscyamine, Passif, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine, ValerianNevrotose #3
How Camphor, Hyoscyamine, Passif, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine, Valerian interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochloridePhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Camphor, Hyoscyamine, Passif, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine, Valerian interactionFolic AcidPhenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Read the full Folic Acid + Camphor, Hyoscyamine, Passif, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine, Valerian interactionCandesartan CilexetilAmias, Atacand
How Candesartan Cilexetil interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Candesartan Cilexetil interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCapecitabineXeloda
How Capecitabine interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Folic AcidCapecitabine (xeloda) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Use of high-dose folic acid might contribute to capecitabine toxicity.
Read the full Folic Acid + Capecitabine interactionCaptoprilAcepril, Capoten
How Captopril interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Captopril interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCarteololCartrol, Ocupress
How Carteolol interacts with NicAzel Forte — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Zinc
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after zinc containing products.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Zinc might decrease cephalexin levels by chelating with cephalexin in the gut and preventing its absorption.
A pharmacokinetic study shows that zinc sulfate 250 mg taken concomitantly with cephalexin 500 mg decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 31% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 27%. Also, taking zinc sulfate 3 hours before cephalexin decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 11% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 18%. By decreasing cephalexin levels, zinc might increase the risk of treatment failure. This effect does not occur when zinc is taken 3 hours after the cephalexin dose. To avoid an interaction, advise patients take zinc sulfate 3 hours after taking cephalexin.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, zinc might interfere with the therapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Animal research suggests that zinc stimulates tumor cell production of the protein metallothionein, which binds and inactivates cisplatin. It is not known whether zinc supplements or high dietary zinc intake can cause clinically significant interference with cisplatin therapy. Cisplatin might also increase zinc excretion.
Integrase Inhibitors
Theoretically, taking zinc along with integrase inhibitors might decrease the levels and clinical effects of these drugs.
Zinc is a divalent cation. Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that other divalent cations such as calcium and iron can decrease blood levels of the integrase inhibitor dolutegravir through chelation.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Zinc might reduce the levels and clinical effects of penicillamine.
By forming an insoluble complex with penicillamine, zinc interferes with penicillamine absorption and activity. Zinc supplements reduce the efficacy of low-dose penicillamine (0.5-1 gram/day), but do not seem to affect higher doses (1-2.75 gram/day), provided dosing times are separated. Advise patients to take zinc and penicillamine at least 2 hours apart.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Quinolones form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption of both the quinolone and zinc if taken at the same time. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Clinical research shows that zinc might reduce serum ritonavir levels by chelating with ritonavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. In patients with HIV, ritonavir is taken with atazanavir to prevent the metabolism and increase the effects of atazanavir. A pharmacokinetic study shows that, in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg as a single dose or as multiple daily doses for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of ritonavir by about 16%. However, atazanavir levels still remains high enough to prevent HIV virus replication. Therefore, the decrease in ritonavir levels is not likely to be clinically significant.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Tetracyclines form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, which can reduce absorption of both the tetracycline and zinc when taken at the same time. Taking zinc sulfate 200 mg with tetracycline reduces absorption of the antibiotic by 30% to 40%. Demeclocycline and minocycline cause a similar interaction. However, doxycycline does not seem to interact significantly with zinc. Advise patients to take tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements to avoid any interactions.
Amiloride (Midamor)
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Clinical research shows that amiloride can reduce urinary zinc excretion, especially at doses of 10 mg per day or more. This zinc-sparing effect can help to counteract zinc losses caused by thiazide diuretics, but it is unlikely to cause zinc toxicity at usual amiloride doses. The other potassium-sparing diuretics, spironolactone (Aldactone) and triamterene (Dyrenium), do not seem to have a zinc-sparing effect.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of atazanavir, although this effect does not seem to be clinically significant.
Clinical research shows that zinc might decrease serum atazanavir levels by chelating with atazanavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. Although a single dose of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg orally does not affect atazanavir concentrations in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate 125 mg daily for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of atazanavir by about 22% in these patients. However, despite this decrease, atazanavir levels still remain at high enough concentrations for the prevention of HIV virus replication.
Folic Acid
5-Fluorouracil
Theoretically, high doses of folic acid might increase the toxicity of 5-fluorouracil.
Increases in gastrointestinal side effects of 5-fluorouracil, such as stomatitis and diarrhea, have been described in two clinical studies when leucovorin, a form of folic acid, was administered with 5-fluorouracil.
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Use of high-dose folic acid might contribute to capecitabine toxicity.
Clinical research suggests that higher serum folate levels are associated with an increased risk for moderate or severe toxicity during capecitabine-based treatment for colorectal cancer. Additionally, in one case report, taking folic acid 15 mg daily might have contributed to increased toxicity, including severe diarrhea, vomiting, edema, hand-foot syndrome, and eventually death, in a patient prescribed capecitabine.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Folic acid might reduce the efficacy of methotrexate as a cancer treatment when given concurrently.
Methotrexate exerts its cytotoxic effects by preventing conversion of folic acid to the active form needed by cells. There is some evidence that folic acid supplements reduce the efficacy of methotrexate in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and theoretically they could reduce its efficacy in the treatment of other cancers. Advise cancer patients to consult their oncologist before using folic acid supplements. In patients treated with long-term, low-dose methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or psoriasis, folic acid supplements can reduce the incidence of side effects, without reducing efficacy.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on phenobarbital and increase the risk for seizures.
Folic acid can have direct convulsant activity in some people, reversing the effects of phenobarbital and worsening seizure control. Monitor closely for increased seizure activity.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Folic acid might reduce serum levels of phenytoin in some patients.
Folic acid may be a cofactor in phenytoin metabolism. Folic acid, in doses of 1 mg daily or more, can reduce serum levels of phenytoin in some patients. Increases in seizure frequency have been reported. If folic acid supplements are added to established phenytoin therapy, monitor serum phenytoin levels closely. If phenytoin and folic acid are started at the same time and continued together, adverse changes in phenytoin pharmacokinetics are avoided. Note that phenytoin also reduces serum folate levels.
Primidone (Mysoline)
Folic acid might have antagonistic effects on primidone and increase the risk for seizures.
Folic acid can have direct convulsant activity in some people, reversing the effects of primidone and worsening seizure control. Monitor closely for increased seizure activity. Note that primidone also reduces serum folate levels.
Pyrimethamine (Daraprim)
Folic acid might antagonize the effects of pyrimethamine.
Folic acid can antagonize the antiparasitic effects of pyrimethamine against toxoplasmosis and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Folic acid doesn't antagonize the effects of pyrimethamine in the treatment of malaria, because malarial parasites cannot use exogenous folic acid. Use folinic acid as an alternative to folic acid when indicated.
Copper
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Theoretically, taking copper with penicillamine might decrease the absorption of penicillamine; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
Copper chelates penicillamine, which decreases its absorption and may reduce its clinical effects.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, taking copper with contraceptive drugs might increase the levels and toxic effects of copper.
A meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that chronic use of oral contraceptives increases serum copper levels by a mean of 57 mcg/dL. In most people, this resulted in levels above the normal reference range for copper.
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Folic Acid
Interacts with 40 drugsFolic acid is the man-made form of vitamin B9 and is one of the most well-studied supplements, especially for preventing serious birth defects when taken before and during early pregnancy. I...
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Interacts with 67 drugsZinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but supplements can help correct or prevent a defici...
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Interacts with 31 drugsCopper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes work. Most people get enough copper from fo...
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Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
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The 187 references behind this product’s interaction data
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