Postpartum Omega Mom Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Country Life
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Postpartum Omega Mom 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
Postpartum Omega Mom is a dietary supplement by Country Life with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health and osteoporosis prevention, dietary calcium deficiency, heartburn relief (calcium carbonate antacids).Based on those ingredients, 474 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Borage seed Oil, Calcium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life
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
Partial disclosure
Postpartum Omega Mom contains 10 active ingredients, anchored by calcium phosphate (a form of calcium) and borage seed oil. Borage seed oil provides gamma-linolenic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid, while the product also includes shark liver oil and two other omega fatty acids—docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid—which are key components of fish oil.
Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, rounds out the active ingredient list. The inactive ingredients (fillers and capsule materials) include beeswax and soy lecithin.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Calcium in this product is effective for preventing and treating low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and is likely effective for osteoporosis. It's also rated effective for managing high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), upset stomach (dyspepsia), and kidney failure.
Oleic acid is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. Shark liver oil, however, has insufficient evidence in our data to rate it for any condition—studies haven't established reliable benefit.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Calcium is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, though high doses can cause problems. Common side effects from oral calcium are belching, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach upset.
Rare but serious concerns include kidney stones and a condition called calciphylaxis. Some research suggests very high intakes (over 2,000 mg daily from all sources) might be linked to prostate cancer risk, though other data argue against this.
There's also conflicting evidence about whether high calcium increases heart disease risk. Shark liver oil has limited safety data in humans; one case of severe liver inflammation and aspiration pneumonia (from the oil entering the lungs) have been reported.
Very high doses have raised cholesterol levels in short-term studies. Adequate calcium is important in pregnancy at recommended amounts, and calcium needs can be met while breastfeeding—check with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific intake.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take dolutegravir or elvitegravir (HIV drugs), ceftriaxone (an antibiotic), raltegravir (another HIV drug), levothyroxine (thyroid medication), sotalol (a heart rhythm drug), calcipotriene (for psoriasis), diltiazem (a heart medication), or any diabetes drug—these have documented interactions with calcium or oleic acid in this formula, and dose timing or monitoring may be necessary.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take an HIV medication, thyroid drug, antibiotic, heart medication, or diabetes drug, check your prescriptions against the interactions listed here before starting this product—the timing of doses matters. The calcium in this product is well tolerated for bone and mineral health, but shark liver oil has limited safety data and should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm this product fits your situation and any medications you're on.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2013.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Postpartum Omega Mom, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 015794041078 |
| Net contents | 90 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 13496 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Qualified Health, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 15 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g | -- |
| Phosphorus | 114 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 20% |
| Calcium Phosphate | 600 mg | -- |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 80 mg | -- |
| Borage seed Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 56 mg | -- |
| Proprietary Blend | 1600 mg | -- |
| Shark Liver Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 400 mg | -- |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Linoleic Acid | 130 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: (Proprietary Blend), Beeswax, Soy Lecithin
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Formulation
Gluten-Free
NO: Artificial flavor, yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, milk, salt, sugar, nut products or preservatives.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
100% bovine gelatin, BSE-free.
Contains soy and fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel, herring, salmon, tuna).
The First Omega 3 Product Specifically Designed for Postpartum Women
2 SOFTGELS PROVIDE: Fish Oil Concentrate Borage Seed Oil (Non-GMO) 500 mg of Omega-3 Fatty Acids per Serving DHA for Postpartum Support
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, take two (2) softgels per day. For best utilization, take with food. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Postpartum Omega Mom(R) The ingredients in Postpartum Omega Mom(R) include a combination of Omega 3 fatty acids and minerals that help to provide... -Omega 3s for Immune Support -Calcium for Bone Support -DHA for Postpartum Support Postpartum Omega Mom(R) is ideal for new mothers who are concerned for their health. The unique formula delivers important nutrients for postpartum women.
General Statements
Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. See nutrition information for total fat content.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Do not accept if seal is broken.
Keep out of the reach of children.
WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.
If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
General
Product No. 4107 05E11L
Storage
Store between 59(0)-86(0) F.
Seals/Symbols
Certified GF(R) Gluten-Free PLEASE RECYCLE Good Manufacturing Product GMP CERTIFIED Our manufacturing supports wind power renewablechoice.com
PROCESSED USING MOLECULAR DISTILLATION THIRD PARTY TESTED
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Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container45 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.
Phosphorus
Calcium
Interacts with168 drugs
Calcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet f...
Calcium monograph & interactionsBorage seed Oil
Interacts with226 drugs
Borage is a Mediterranean herb whose seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid studied mostly for skin conditions and arth...
Borage seed Oil monograph & interactions- › Gamma-Linolenic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
- › Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- › Linoleic Acid
Proprietary Blend
Shark Liver Oil
No knowninteractions
Shark liver oil is taken from the livers of deep-sea sharks and is rich in compounds called alkylglycerols and squalene. People use it for immune supp...
Shark Liver Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: (Proprietary Blend), Beeswax, Soy Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Postpartum Omega Mom by Country Life contains calcium and oleic acid, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concerns are with calcium and three HIV integrase inhibitors—dolutegravir (Tivicay) and elvitegravir (Vitekta) are Major interactions where calcium can reduce drug levels by a significant amount, requiring a 2–6 hour separation between doses. A third Major interaction exists with ceftriaxone (Rocephin), an antibiotic, where intravenous calcium can cause dangerous precipitation in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Calcium also has Moderate interactions with the HIV drug raltegravir (Isentress); the thyroid medication levothyroxine (Synthroid and others), where a 4-hour separation is needed; the heart rhythm drug sotalol (Betapace); the topical psoriasis treatment calcipotriene (Dovonex), which may raise calcium levels too high; and diltiazem (Cardizem and others), a heart medication. Additionally, oleic acid (a component of the borage seed oil) may increase the effects of diabetes medications.
We could not check polyunsaturated fat, phosphorus, gamma-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, linoleic acid, or the proprietary blend for interactions—no data is on file for these ingredients. Altogether, these interactions span 254 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Postpartum Omega Mom interact with 474 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Postpartum Omega Mom interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Borage seed Oil Calcium
CeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateCeftriaxone (rocephin) Major
Interaction Summary
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Ceftriaxone interactionCobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateGenvoya
How Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionDolutegravirTivicay
How Dolutegravir interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Dolutegravir interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateDolutegravir (tivicay), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDolutegravir, RilpivirineJuluca
How Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionElvitegravirVitekta
How Elvitegravir interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateElvitegravir (vitekta) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Elvitegravir interactionElvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateStribild
How Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking borage sed oil with phenothiazines might increase the risk of seizures.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Albiglutide interactionAlendronateBinosto, Fosamax
How Alendronate interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Alendronate interactionAlendronate Sodium
How Alendronate Sodium interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Alendronate Sodium interactionAlendronate Sodium, CholecalciferolFosamax Plus D
How Alendronate Sodium, Cholecalciferol interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Alendronate Sodium, Cholecalciferol interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Borage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Postpartum Omega Mom — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium PhosphateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Phosphate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionBorage Seed OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Borage Seed Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Postpartum Omega Mom 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.
Borage seed Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, borage seed oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In healthy individuals, borage seed oil supplementation does not seem to affect platelet aggregation. However, gamma-linolenic acid, a constituent of borage seed oil, seems to decrease platelet aggregation by 45% and increase the risk of bleeding by 40% in animal and clinical research.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inducers
Theoretically, taking borage with drugs that induce CYP3A4 might increase levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) toxic metabolites.
Although borage seed oil contains little to no PAs, some borage plant parts, such as the leaf, flower, and seed, can contain hepatotoxic PAs. Hepatotoxic PAs are substrates of CYP3A4, which converts these chemicals into toxic metabolites. Tell patients to avoid borage preparations that are not certified and labeled as hepatotoxic PA-free.
Phenothiazines
Theoretically, taking borage sed oil with phenothiazines might increase the risk of seizures.
Borage seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines. This is based on limited data from two reports published in the 1980s. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with evening primrose, another source of GLA. However, none experienced an actual seizure. In the other report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose 4 grams daily was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures. It is unclear whether evening primrose had any additive epileptogenic effects with the phenothiazines, but there is no evidence that taking GLA-containing supplements alone can cause seizures.
Calcium
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Avoid administering intravenous calcium in any form, such as parenteral nutrition or Lactated Ringers, within 48 hours of intravenous ceftriaxone. Case reports in neonates show that administering intravenous ceftriaxone and calcium can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys. In several cases, neonates have died as a result of this interaction. So far there are no reports in adults; however, there is still concern that this interaction might occur in adults.
Dolutegravir (Tivicay)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Advise patients to take dolutegravir either 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium carbonate 1200 mg concomitantly with dolutegravir 50 mg reduces plasma levels of dolutegravir by almost 40%. Calcium appears to decrease levels of dolutegravir through chelation.
Elvitegravir (Vitekta)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Advise patients to take elvitegravir either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium along with elvitegravir can reduce blood levels of elvitegravir through chelation.
Aluminum
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity. Other types of calcium do not increase aluminum absorption.
Calcium citrate can increase the absorption of aluminum when taken with aluminum hydroxide. The increase in aluminum levels may become toxic, particularly in individuals with kidney disease. However, the effect of calcium citrate on aluminum absorption is due to the citrate anion rather than calcium cation. Calcium acetate does not appear to increase aluminum absorption.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide and calcium can be taken together if taken with food. However, if taken on an empty stomach, bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should not be taken with, or 2 hours after, calcium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Advise patients to take bisphosphonates at least 30 minutes before calcium, but preferably at a different time of day. Calcium supplements decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with calcium might increase the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with calcium supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Using intravenous calcium with digoxin might increase the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. However, one retrospective analysis of clinical data suggests that intravenous calcium does not increase the risk of dysrhythmias or mortality in patients receiving digoxin.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, calcium might increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of diltiazem.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption and effectiveness of levothyroxine.
Advise patients to take levothyroxine and calcium supplements at least 4 hours apart. Calcium reduces levothyroxine absorption, probably by forming insoluble complexes. Calcium carbonate supplements reduce effectiveness of levothyroxine in patients with hypothyroidism.
Lithium
Theoretically, concomitant use of calcium and lithium may increase this risk of hypercalcemia.
Clinical research suggests that long-term use of lithium may cause hypercalcemia in 10% to 60% of patients. Theoretically, concomitant use of lithium and calcium supplements may further increase this risk.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral quinolones at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements or calcium-fortified foods. Taking calcium at the same time as oral quinolones can reduce quinolone absorption. Calcium binds to quinolones in the gut.
Raltegravir (Isentress)
Calcium may reduce levels of raltegravir.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that taking a single dose of calcium carbonate 3000 mg along with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily modestly decreases the mean area under the curve of raltegravir, but the decrease does not necessitate a dose adjustment of raltegravir. However, a case of elevated HIV-1 RNA levels and documented resistance to raltegravir has been reported for a patient taking calcium carbonate 1 gram three times daily plus vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 400 IU three times daily in combination with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily for 11 months. It is thought that calcium reduced raltegravir levels by chelation, leading to treatment failure.
Sotalol (Betapace)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of sotalol.
Advise patients to separate doses by at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium. Calcium appears to reduce the absorption of sotalol, probably by forming insoluble complexes.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements. Taking calcium at the same time as oral tetracyclines can reduce tetracycline absorption. Calcium binds to tetracyclines in the gut.
Thiazide Diuretics
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Thiazides reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys. Using thiazides along with moderately large amounts of calcium carbonate increases the risk of milk-alkali syndrome (hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, renal failure). Patients may need to have their serum calcium levels and/or parathyroid function monitored regularly.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, use of calcium supplements may increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of verapamil.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Intravenous calcium is used to decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers in the management of overdose. Intravenous calcium gluconate has been used before intravenous verapamil (Isoptin) to prevent or reduce the hypotensive effects without affecting the antiarrhythmic effects. But there is no evidence that dietary or supplemental calcium when taken orally interacts with calcium channel blockers.
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Calcium
Interacts with 168 drugsCalcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet falls short. Most people do best getting...
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Interacts with 226 drugsBorage is a Mediterranean herb whose seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid studied mostly for skin conditions and arthritis with mixed results. The plant's le...
Read the full Borage monograph → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...
Read the full Oleic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographShark Liver Oil
Shark liver oil is taken from the livers of deep-sea sharks and is rich in compounds called alkylglycerols and squalene. People use it for immune support, skin healing, and other conditions,...
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The 98 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.
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Oleic Acid 19 references
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