Vein Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Vein Complex 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
Vein Complex is a dietary supplement by Integrative Therapeutics with 4 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, 893 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome, Calcium, Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Vein Complex contains four active ingredients, each chosen for circulatory or venous support. Calcium is included for bone and metabolic health.
Butcher's broom root extract and horse chestnut seed extract are traditional botanicals used for chronic venous insufficiency — the condition of weak or damaged veins, usually in the legs. Gotu kola leaf is included in a concentrated phytosome form, which is a plant extract bound to phospholipids to improve absorption.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, modified cellulose gum, magnesium stearate, and carnauba wax) that serve as binders, fillers, and coating.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Calcium is effective for several conditions: it's been shown to help with kidney failure, indigestion, low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), and is likely effective for osteoporosis. Butcher's broom and horse chestnut are both rated possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency, though the evidence is limited.
Gotu kola is rated possibly effective for venous insufficiency and burns, but possibly ineffective for radiation dermatitis and cognitive function. For other uses listed in the ingredient data — such as hemorrhoids, lymphedema, and other conditions — the evidence is either insufficient or not established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Calcium is generally well tolerated when taken at recommended doses, though high amounts can cause problems. Common side effects from oral calcium include belching, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach upset.
Rare serious concerns include kidney stones and a skin condition called calciphylaxis. Some research suggests very high calcium intake — over 1,500–2,000 mg daily — may be linked to increased prostate cancer risk and possibly heart disease, though the evidence is mixed and debated.
Butcher's broom is generally well tolerated short-term but long-term safety data are limited; common side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Horse chestnut seed extract (when processed to remove toxic parts) is generally tolerated; side effects may include dizziness, stomach upset, headache, and itching.
Gotu kola is generally well tolerated but case reports have raised concerns about liver toxicity, though a clinical trial at 120 mg daily for 6 months showed no liver damage. Gotu kola may cause stomach irritation, nausea, or skin reactions.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check your exact medications against these drug types, in order of seriousness: HIV integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir, elvitegravir), the antibiotic ceftriaxone if given intravenously, blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, thyroid hormone (levothyroxine), heart medications (diltiazem, sotalol, raltegravir), medications that work on alpha-adrenergic receptors, central nervous system depressants (sleep aids, anxiety meds, opioids), and drugs that can damage the liver. Use the checker below to look up your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Vein Complex may be worth considering if you're looking for support with chronic venous insufficiency, but calcium and the three botanical ingredients carry several medication interactions you need to check first — especially if you take any HIV drugs, thyroid medication, blood thinners, or heart medications. If you take any prescription drugs at all, run them through the tool on this page before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 21, 2017.
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 Vein Complex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Integrative Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 871791002203 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 78156 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vein Complex by Integrative Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 14% |
| Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract | 300 mg | -- |
| Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract | 250 mg | -- |
| Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome | 30 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, modified Cellulose Gum, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Carnauba wax
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Formula
Vein Complex contains herbs traditionally used to support the health of leg veins.* The proprietary Phytosome technology, which combines one part standardized gotu kola extract with two parts phosphatidylcholine, improves bioavailability.*
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: Take 2 tablets twice daily, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional prior to use.
Formulation
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, preservatives, or ingredients of animal origin.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2014 Integrative Therapeutics, LLC
General
LZ78849.B01
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Vein support
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Vein Complex by Integrative Therapeutics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vein Complex by Integrative Therapeutics
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
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 & interactionsButcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract
Interacts with158 drugs
Butcher's broom is a plant extract most often used for circulation problems in the legs, such as chronic venous insufficiency, where some evidence sug...
Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract monograph & interactionsHorse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract
Interacts with122 drugs
Horse chestnut seed extract is most often used for chronic venous insufficiency, where standardized products may help reduce leg swelling, pain, and h...
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract monograph & interactionsGotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome
Interacts with579 drugs
Gotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporti...
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Carnauba wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vein Complex by Integrative Therapeutics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vein Complex by Integrative Therapeutics contains four active ingredients, and several of them interact with medications.
The most serious interactions involve calcium, which can significantly reduce the effectiveness of two HIV integrase inhibitors — dolutegravir (Tivicay) and elvitegravir (Vitekta) — by nearly 40% or more. Calcium also poses a Major-severity risk with the antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin): intravenous calcium given within 48 hours of IV ceftriaxone can precipitate dangerous salt deposits in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Calcium carries additional Moderate-severity interactions with the HIV drug raltegravir (Isentress), the thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid), the heart drug sotalol (Betapace), the psoriasis medication calcipotriene (Dovonex), and the calcium-channel blocker diltiazem (Cardizem). Butcher's broom and gotu kola each have Moderate-severity interactions: butcher's broom may reduce or increase effects of drugs that act on alpha-adrenergic receptors, and gotu kola may amplify the sedative effects of CNS depressants (sleep aids, anxiety drugs, opioids) or add to liver damage from hepatotoxic medications.
Horse chestnut carries a Moderate-severity interaction with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs, raising bleeding risk.
Gotu kola also theoretically increases the risk of liver toxicity if taken alongside other hepatotoxic drugs. Altogether, these interactions span 877 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vein Complex interact with 893 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in Vein Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome Calcium Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract
CeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumCeftriaxone (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 + Ceftriaxone interactionCobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateGenvoya
How Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionGotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionDolutegravirTivicay
How Dolutegravir interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionGotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDolutegravir, RilpivirineJuluca
How Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionElvitegravirVitekta
How Elvitegravir interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Elvitegravir interactionElvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateStribild
How Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CalciumElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionGotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interaction"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome ExtractAlpha-adrenergic Antagonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might reduce the effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome Extract + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed Extract + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionHorse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Horse Chestnut (aesculus Hippocastanum) Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionGotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome ExtractAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionGotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Vein Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionButcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome ExtractAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom (ruscus Aculeatus) Root And Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Vein Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf PhytosomeCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Gotu Kola (centella Asiatica) Leaf Phytosome + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vein Complex 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.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaf Phytosome
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking gotu kola might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
In vitro research suggests that gotu kola may have sedative effects via binding of GABA receptors.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking gotu kola with hepatotoxic drugs might have additive adverse effects.
There are at least four case reports of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of gotu kola. However, more information is needed to determine if gotu kola was the causative factor in these cases.
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.
Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) root and rhizome extract
Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.
Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonists
Theoretically, butcher's broom might reduce the effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Horse chestnut may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Horse chestnut contains the constituent esculin which has been shown to have antithrombotic effects. Therefore, horse chestnut might have antiplatelet effects. This has not been shown in humans.
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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 158 drugsButcher's broom is a plant extract most often used for circulation problems in the legs, such as chronic venous insufficiency, where some evidence suggests it may help reduce swelling and di...
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Interacts with 122 drugsHorse chestnut seed extract is most often used for chronic venous insufficiency, where standardized products may help reduce leg swelling, pain, and heaviness. Raw, unprocessed horse chestnu...
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Interacts with 579 drugsGotu kola is a traditional Ayurvedic and Asian herb that people use for wound healing, circulation, skin problems, and as a calming or memory-supporting herb. Some early studies suggest poss...
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The 109 references behind this product’s interaction data
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