SLC NMN Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking SLC NMN 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
SLC NMN is a dietary supplement by Renue By Science with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 270 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium Bicarbonate, Zinc. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of SLC NMN by Renue By Science
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
Renue By Science SLC NMN is a 4-ingredient capsule built around nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a compound that supports cellular energy. It pairs NMN with sodium bicarbonate (a form of sodium), trimethylglycine (a compound that supports methylation), and zinc, an essential mineral.
The capsule shell and powder are cellulose and rice powder — standard inactive ingredients that help hold the formula together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The facts we have cover only sodium and zinc. Sodium bicarbonate is likely effective for cystic fibrosis and possibly effective for preventing amphotericin B kidney damage; we have insufficient evidence to rate it for bipolar disorder or congestive heart failure.
Zinc is effective for zinc deficiency and likely effective for Wilson disease, and possibly effective for acne, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetes. We hold no effectiveness data for Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide or Trimethylglycine in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sodium is essential in small amounts, but too much is linked to high blood pressure and heart strain. The safety data advises against sodium supplements or very high intake without medical advice — stick to normal dietary sodium.
Zinc is generally well tolerated in recommended amounts; the tolerable upper intake level is 40 mg daily for adults. Common side effects from oral zinc are abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a metallic taste — these are dose-related.
High doses above 40 mg daily may increase the risk of copper deficiency over time. For pregnancy and lactation, sodium bicarbonate is rated likely safe, but there's also a possibly unsafe rating on file — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what this means for you.
We have no pregnancy or lactation data on file for the other ingredients.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Lithium is the top concern — high sodium intake can dangerously lower your lithium levels or cause toxicity if you then cut sodium. Also check blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), corticosteroids, didanosine, and sodium-containing drugs.
Quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, cephalexin, and penicillamine all interact with the zinc — separate doses by at least 2 hours before or 4–6 hours after. HIV medications (ritonavir and integrase inhibitors) are also affected by zinc.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take lithium, blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, or certain antibiotics or HIV drugs, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting. Anyone with sodium-sensitive conditions (high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease) should talk to their doctor first — normal dietary sodium is fine, but supplementing is different.
A pharmacist can help you figure out if the timing and dose work with your medications.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.
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 SLC NMN, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Renue By Science |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 850055685055 |
| Net contents | 200 Delayed Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319027 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for SLC NMN by Renue By Science, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 50 mg | -- |
| Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide | 250 mg | -- |
| Trimethylglycine | 100 mg | -- |
| Zinc | 20 mg | 182% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice, Powder
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use For best results, take one (1) capsule daily as a dietary supplement or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Certified
Formulation
Acid resistant capsules Activated formula Immune support
No fillers. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Gluten-free. Non-GMO.
Suitable for vegans.
SLC NMN is formulated to maximize NMN uptake via the Slc12a8 transporter, restore methylation and boost immunity.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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SLC NMN by Renue By Science label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in SLC NMN by Renue By Science
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container200 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.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium Bicarbonate monograph & interactionsBeta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Trimethylglycine
Zinc
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice, Powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
SLC NMN by Renue By Science Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Renue By Science SLC NMN contains sodium bicarbonate, which interacts with a number of medications.
The most serious concern is with lithium — high sodium intake can reduce lithium levels in your blood, but cutting sodium can raise them dangerously high and cause lithium toxicity. If you take lithium, this product isn't for you without talking to your doctor first.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sodium bicarbonate also affects blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), corticosteroids, and several other drugs: didanosine, sodium phosphate, tolvaptan, and any sodium-containing medications. With all of these, the risk is high blood sodium levels or reduced drug effectiveness.
The product also contains zinc, which interacts with quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, cephalexin, penicillamine, and HIV medications (ritonavir and integrase inhibitors including bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide). Zinc can lower their blood levels — if you take any of these antibiotics or antivirals, separate your doses by at least 2 hours before or 4–6 hours after zinc.
We could not check Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and Trimethylglycine — we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 266 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in SLC NMN interact with 270 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in SLC NMN interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium Bicarbonate Zinc
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with SLC NMN — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amiloride interactionZincAmiloride (midamor) Minor
Interaction Summary
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Read the full Zinc + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with SLC NMN — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionZincAmiloride (midamor) Minor
Interaction Summary
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Read the full Zinc + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with SLC NMN — 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 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone PropionateDymista
How Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with SLC NMN — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BicarbonateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Bicarbonate + Benzthiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in SLC NMN 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.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for SLC NMN, from the product label.
Renue By Science
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- Renue By Science
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 32204
- Phone Number
- 1-800-810-1935
- Web Address
- renuebyscience.com
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Sodium
Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
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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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The 126 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Sodium 38 references
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