Vital C LD Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vital C LD 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
Vital C LD is a dietary supplement by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and osteoarthritis, colds and flu, source of vitamin c.Based on those ingredients, 213 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rosehip fruit extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
Check Your Meds Against Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
Ask about any prescription or over-the-counter medication and we check it for interactions with Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense — and tell you which ingredient is responsible.
AI summaries are generated from our interaction database for education only — always confirm with your pharmacist. How we use AI
Ask the Pharmacist
A licensed pharmacist will answer your question by email — free, usually within 24 hours.
Got it — thank you!
A licensed pharmacist will answer within 24 hours. Keep an eye on your email (worth checking spam, just in case).
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
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
Vital C LD contains two active ingredients: rosehip fruit extract and PureWay-C. Rosehip is a source of vitamin C and other compounds; it's used in this formula for its antioxidant properties.
The product comes in a vegetable capsule (the inactive ingredient that holds everything together).
Does it work?
Not established
Rosehip fruit extract is possibly effective for postoperative pain (pain after surgery) and osteoarthritis. For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.
Most of the research backing these uses comes from rosehip derived from Rosa canina or Rosa damascena species.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rosehip is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety is less studied than food safety. The most common side effects are flatulence and loose stools.
Rare reports include headache and vertigo. Gastrointestinal upset—such as nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, and cramps—has been reported, though in most cases these occurred at the same rate in people taking placebo.
Because the data on supplement doses is limited, use caution. We don't hold enough reliable safety data to advise on use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Vital C LD, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and others) — rosehip may reduce their effectiveness. Also flag if you take hormonal birth control or hormone replacement therapy (estrogen levels could rise), lithium for mood disorders (levels might climb), or chemotherapy drugs like alkylating agents or antitumor antibiotics.
Talk to your pharmacist about aluminum-containing products and any other medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Rosehip may be worth considering if you're looking for postoperative or arthritis pain relief and want to know the evidence is modest but positive. If you take blood thinners, hormonal birth control, hormone replacement therapy, lithium, or chemotherapy drugs, check with your pharmacist first — this supplement could affect how they work.
For personalized guidance, run your medication list through the checker below before starting.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.
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 Vital C LD, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 855724006049 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 259006 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Rosehip fruit extract | 20 mg | -- |
| PureWay-C | 1040 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: HPMC Vegetable Capsule
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula
Vital C-LD is a proprietary preparation of ascorbic acid, citrus bioflavonoids and sunflower phospholipids. Our liposomal delivery enhances the absorption while the bioflavonoids help keep the vitamin C working in your system longer. Vitamin C contains powerful antioxidant properties that help fight against harmful free radicals in your body that are caused by stress.
- Kosher
Now with bioflavonoids and rosehips
Formulation
- Vegan & vegetarian friendly
- Liposomal delivery
With liposomal delivery for advanced absorption
- Maintain a healthy immune system - Supports collagen production for healthy skin - Antioxidant and free radical scavenging to decrease oxidative stress 233% More absorbable than regular vitamin C
Brand IP Statement(s)
PureWay-C is a trademark of One Innovation Labs, LLC. in the U.S. and/or other countries
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
OU Kosher
GRAS Generally Recognized As Safe
General Statements
530 mg
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take one capsule twice a day on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Rosehip fruit extract
Interacts with213 drugs
Rose hip is the vitamin C–rich fruit of the wild rose, used traditionally for colds and joint pain. A standardized rose hip powder has some research s...
Rosehip fruit extract monograph & interactionsPureWay-C
Other (inactive) ingredients: HPMC Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories contains rosehip fruit extract, which has documented interactions with a number of medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel): rosehip may theoretically reduce how well these drugs work, though the vitamin C content in this supplement is likely too low to cause significant effects with aspirin or warfarin specifically.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rosehip also interacts with hormone-based medications. If you take birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, rosehip may increase estrogen levels in your blood by up to 55% in some cases.
Additionally, rosehip may theoretically raise lithium levels if you take it for mood disorders, and it could interfere with certain chemotherapy drugs (alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics) by reducing their effectiveness or, conversely, affecting how they work.
Rosehip may also increase how much aluminum your body absorbs from aluminum-containing compounds. We also could not check the second ingredient, PureWay-C, for interactions — no monograph data is on file for it.
Altogether, these interactions span 213 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your specific drugs before you start.
Check your own medications below · Editorial policy · How we use AI
Want to check YOUR meds against Vital C LD?
Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.
Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vital C LD interact with 213 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Vital C LD interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rosehip fruit extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Altretamine interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Vital C LD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosehip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosehip Fruit Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vital C LD with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Rosehip fruit extract
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. Further, some animal research suggests that the antioxidant effects of rose hip might attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants found in rose hip, such as vitamin C, have on the effectiveness and adverse effects of chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Theoretically, vitamin C increases the absorption of aluminum. Concomitant use might increase aluminum absorption, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. Administer rose hip two hours before or four hours after antacids.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that a constituent of rose hip, rugosin E, can induce platelet aggregation. This has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Rose hip contains the antioxidant vitamin C. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as antitumor antibiotics. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy.
Estrogens
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% have occured under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. However, increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when women who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements.
Lithium
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of lithium.
Rose hip is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, rose hip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and aspirin is unlikely.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of warfarin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin, possibly by causing diarrhea and reducing warfarin absorption. This occurred in two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C, and resulted in decreased prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily of vitamin C can also reduce warfarin absorption, but this does not seem to be clinically significant. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and warfarin is unlikely.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vital C LD, from the product label.
Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense
See all Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense products- Name
- Sovereign Laboratories
- Street Address
- 30 N. Alamos Dr.
- City
- Cottonwood
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 86326-4020
- Phone Number
- 928-202-4031
- Web Address
- www.mysovlabs.com
Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense: Common Questions
Does Vital C LD by Sovereign Laboratories by GastroDefense interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
What exactly is rosehip, and why is it in this product?
What side effects might I notice?
Can I take this while pregnant or nursing?
Is this product just vitamin C?
Does rosehip work for cholesterol?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Vital C LD is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Vital C LD’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vital C LD's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 24 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.
Rose Hip 24 references
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Back DJ, Breckenridge AM, MacIver M, et al. Interaction of ethinyloestradiol with ascorbic acid in man. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1981;282:1516.
- Morris JC, Beeley L, Ballantine N. Interaction of ethinyloestradiol with ascorbic acid in man [letter]. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1981;283:503.
- Labriola D, Livingston R. Possible interactions between dietary antioxidants and chemotherapy. Oncology 1999;13:1003-8.
- Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, WA: Applied Therapeutics Inc., 1997 and updates.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309069351/html/.
- Rosenthal G. Interaction of ascorbic acid and warfarin. JAMA 1971;215:1671. DOI
- Hume R, Johnstone JM, Weyers E. Interaction of ascorbic acid and warfarin. JAMA 1972;219:1479. DOI
- Smith EC, Skalski RJ, Johnson GC, Rossi GV. Interaction of ascorbic acid and warfarin. JAMA 1972;221:1166. DOI
- Mc Leod DC, Nahata MC. Inefficacy of ascorbic acid as a urinary acidifier (letter). N Engl J Med 1977;296:1413. DOI
- Hansten PD, Hayton WL. Effect of antacid and ascorbic acid on serum salicylate concentration. J Clin Pharmacol 1980;20:326-31. PubMed
- Vihtamaki T, Parantainen J, Koivisto AM, et al. Oral ascorbic acid increases plasma oestradiol during postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. Maturitas 2002;42:129-35. PubMed
- Feetam CL, Leach RH, Meynell MJ. Lack of a clinically important interaction between warfarin and ascorbic acid. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1975;31:544-7. PubMed
- Weintraub M, Griner PF. Warfarin and ascorbic acid: lack of evidence for a drug interaction. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1974;28:53-6. PubMed
- Prasad KN. Rationale for using high-dose multiple dietary antioxidants as an adjunct to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. J Nutr 2004;134:3182S-3S. PubMed
- Conklin KA. Cancer chemotherapy and antioxidants. J Nutr 2004;134:3201S-3204S. PubMed
- Andersson U, Berger K, Hogberg A, et al. Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012;66:585-90. PubMed
- Rein, E., Kharazmi, A., and Winther, K. A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. PubMed
- Winther, K., Apel, K., and Thamsborg, G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005;34
- Teng, C. M., Kang, Y. F., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Yang, S. C., and Hsu, F. L. ADP-mimicking platelet aggregation caused by rugosin E, an ellagitannin isolated from Rosa rugosa Thunb. Thromb.Haemost. 1997;77(3):555-561. DOI
- Seifi M, Abbasalizadeh S, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of Rosa (L. Rosa canina) on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2018;32(1):76-83
- Parandin R, Ghowsi M, Dadbod A. Protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Rosa canina L. fruit on cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity in mice. Avicenna J Phytomed 2023;13(1):7-17.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC