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Tetracycline

Common brand names:

Achromycin, Sumycin

Tetracycline is a member of the tetracycline family of antibiotics. Tetracycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections and severe acne.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

What Are Nutrient Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients
Folic Acid
Potassium
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Vitamin K
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Vitamin C
Brewer’s Yeast
Probiotics
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Bromelain
Probiotics
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness
Calcium
Iron
Khat
Magnesium
Zinc
dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Barberry
Goldenseal
Oregon Grape
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required
Barberry
Vitamin K
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.

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