Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vitargo
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened 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
Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened is a dietary supplement by Vitargo with 3 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, 205 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened by Vitargo
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
Low disclosure
Vitargo S2 is a single-ingredient supplement: sodium. It also contains fractionated barley amylopectin as an inactive ingredient.
This is a straightforward sodium powder with no other active components.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold covers sodium's use in cystic fibrosis (likely effective) and amphotericin B nephrotoxicity, a serious kidney side effect from an antifungal drug (possibly effective). For bipolar disorder and congestive heart failure, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate.
Be clear on what you're hoping this will do for you—sodium supplementation is a specific intervention, not a general wellness product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sodium is well tolerated when you stay within normal dietary amounts—up to about 2.3 grams a day according to health guidelines. The caution here is straightforward: too much sodium is linked to high blood pressure and heart strain.
Avoid sodium supplements or very high intake without talking to your doctor first. Very high intake can rarely worsen heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney disease.
Pregnancy and lactation data show mixed ratings: one source says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe, so talk with your obstetrician or pharmacist before supplementing during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you're on lithium, blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, didanosine (HIV), sodium phosphate (bowel cleanser), tolvaptan (for low sodium), or any other sodium-containing drug, double-check before using this product. All of these interactions are moderate severity.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a sodium-only product—useful if you have cystic fibrosis or certain kidney complications from specific medications, but not a general supplement. If you take lithium, blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, or any HIV or sodium-containing drugs, check with your pharmacist first.
Even otherwise healthy people should avoid sodium supplements without medical reason.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 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 Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitargo |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 855843005046 |
| Net contents | 1.65 lbs; 750 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 77283 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened by Vitargo, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 70 Gram(s) | 23% |
| Sugar | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 0 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Protein | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Sodium | 0 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: fractionated Barley Amylopectin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Vitargo S2 is the original super carb, proven in university studies in humans to be up to 2.3x faster than maltodextrin (homopolysaccharide). Vitargo's patented IVg technology delivers faster gut transit, glycemic and insulin responses, muscle glycogen refueling, and performance. No other carb has this span of proof.
Proof before promises
Fastest Muscle Fuel
Same day Recovery
Patented IVg Technology
Vegan
If you don't train you're not ready for Vitargo.
Samples from each batch of Vitargo S2 multi-serving tubs are analyzed for substances banned by sport. For more details see www.bscg.org
Protected by US Patent 5929052 and other international patents. Vitargo is a registered trademark of Swecarb. Vitargo patents and trademarks are licensed exclusively to VGS. Vitargo Inside and Fastest Muscle Fuel are also protected by copyright.
Formulation
Vitargo S2 is 100% sugar-free, lab tested gluten-free, and certified undetectable banned substances.
Sugar-free drink mix
Vegan
Gluten-free (via ELISA testing each batch)
The gold standard BSCG Banned substances control group www.BSCG.org Certified drug free
General Statements
Leaves the stomach quicker 2.3x faster than maltodextrin + sugars - in the first 10 minutes after ingestion. This leads to less stomach "distress" and faster delivery of muscle energy. Gets into muscle faster 1.7x faster glycogen re/fueling than maltodextrin + sugars after exhaustive workouts. Boosts performance in your next workout Up to 23% greater maximal endurance (average of 10% greater) 2 hours after exhaustive, glycogen-depleting exercise, compared to maltodextrin + sugars. Turns off muscle protein breakdown 1.8x faster/higher insulin response than maltodextrin + sugars, within 10 minutes - the most potent, natural way to activate the anti-catabolic signals that spare muscle protein. Vitargo-specific research - this actual product is university proven in humans
References 1. Leiper JB, et al. Improved gastric emptying rate in humans of a unique glucose polymer with gel-forming properties. Scand J Gastroenterol 2000; 35:1143-9 2. Aulin KP, et al. Muscle glycogen resynthesis rate in humans after supplementation of drinks containing carbohydrates with low and high molecular masses. Eur J Appl Physiol 2000; 81:346-51. 3. Stepehns FB, et al. Post-exercise ingestion of a unique, high molecular weight glucose polymer solution improves performance during a subsequent bout of cycling exercise. J Sports Sci 2008; 26:149-54.
1.7X faster muscle glycogen Carbs delivered to intestine grams/10 min 60 maltodextrin 100 1.7X Vitargo Glycogen refueling speed/2 hrs Recovery performance (KJ) Up to 23% greater Vitargo Maltodextrin Gastric emptying 2.3X faster
2.3x faster gastric emptying 2x faster glycemic rise 1.7x faster glycogen University proven Pre Intra Post
Bloat-free fueling
Not a low calorie product
Manufactured in the USA at a cGMP facility.
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.
Formula
20 scoops 10 servings
Ifanca certified M Halal
OU
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
ELISA tested Gluten-free
OU
Ifanca certified M Halal
Vegan
The gold standard BSCG Banned substances control group www.BSCG.org Certified drug free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Instructions: Vitargo S2 is a different engineered carbohydrate - please follow directions closely: How in a shaker bottle Add 10-12 oz. of water (room temp. is best) to a large shaker bottle. Add 2 level scoops of Vitargo S2 and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Add an additional 10-12 oz. of cold water and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. In a blender For best results add 2 level scoops into a blender with water while it's blending at low-medium. When Pre- (before) or Intra (during) training or competition Mix 1 or 2 level scoops of Vitargo S2 as stated above. Feel free to add your favorite pre-workout, amino acid, electrolytes, or other non-carb supplement. Note that Vitargo is fractionated starch and is thicker/more viscous than other powdered drinks. Post- (after) training or competition, or for glycogen loading Drink 2 level scoops as soon as possible after finishing. Ideally, mix with 20-25 grams of a protein source. After longer training/competition (>1-1.5 hrs) take another 1-2 scoops 30-90 minutes later. For more detailed info, go to VitargoS2.com
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Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened by Vitargo label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened by Vitargo
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Level Scoop(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container10 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.
Sugar
Protein
Sodium
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Fractionated Barley Amylopectin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened by Vitargo Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened contains sodium, which can interact with a number of medications.
The most serious concern is with lithium (used for bipolar disorder): changes in your dietary sodium can shift how much lithium stays in your bloodstream. High sodium intake lowers lithium levels and reduces its effect; low sodium intake raises lithium levels and can cause lithium toxicity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sodium also interacts with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), corticosteroids, didanosine (an HIV medication), sodium phosphate (a bowel-cleansing agent), tolvaptan (used for low sodium levels), and other sodium-containing drugs. In each case, the concern is moderate severity: added sodium can either reduce the drug's effect or raise your sodium to unsafe levels (hypernatremia).
You'll want to check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start. Altogether, these interactions span 203 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened interact with 205 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium
Betamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Betaxolol interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bosentan interactionBudesonideEntocort EC, Eohilia, Pulmicort, Tarpeyo, Uceris
How Budesonide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Budesonide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Bumetanide (oral) interactionCandesartan CilexetilAmias, Atacand
How Candesartan Cilexetil interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Candesartan Cilexetil interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptoprilAcepril, Capoten
How Captopril interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Captopril interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCarteololCartrol, Ocupress
How Carteolol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Carteolol interactionCarvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR
How Carvedilol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Carvedilol interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Celiprolol interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCilazaprilInhibace
How Cilazapril interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Cilazapril interactionClevidipineCleviprex
How Clevidipine interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Clevidipine interactionClobetasolClobex, Temovate
How Clobetasol interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Clobetasol interactionClonidineCatapres
How Clonidine interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Clonidine interactionCortisone AcetateCortisone Tablets, Cortone
How Cortisone Acetate interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Cortisone Acetate interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Cyclothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened 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.
Sodium
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened, from the product label.
Vitargo
- Name
- Vitargo Global Sciences, LLC.
- City
- Dana Point
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92629
- Phone Number
- 877.436.7858
- Web Address
- VitargoS2.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vitargo S2 Unflavored/Unsweetened'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.
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The 38 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.
Sodium 38 references
- Garabedian-Ruffalo SM, Ruffalo RL. Drug and nutrient interactions. Am Fam Physician 1986;33:165-74.
- Food and Drug Administration Science Background: Safety of Sodium Phosphates Oral Solution. September 17, 2001. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/safety/sodiumphospate.htm
- Coton T, Mallaret C, Coilliot C, Carre D, Guisset M. Severe acute ulcerated gastritis induced by salt. Presse Med 2009;38(3):499-500. PubMed
- Frings-Meuthen P, Buehlmeier J, Baecker N, et al. High sodium chloride intake exacerbates immobilization-induced bone resorption and protein losses. J Appl Physiol 2011;111(2):537-542. PubMed
- Frings-Meuthen P, Baecker N, Heer M. Low-grade metabolic acidosis may be the cause of sodium chloride-induced exaggerated bone resorption. J Bone Miner Res 2008;23(4):517-524. PubMed
- Alam S, Johnson AG. A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) among healthy normotensive and essential hypertensive elderly patients to determine the effect of high salt (NaCl) diet of blood pressure. J Hum Hypertens 1999;13(6):367-74.
- Boudville N, Ward S, Benaroia M, House AA. Increased sodium intake correlates with greater use of antihypertensive agents by subjects with chronic kidney disease. Am J Hypertens 2005;18(10):1300-5. PubMed
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