3 Interactions found for:
Drug Interactions
No drug interactions were found for selected drugs: melatonin, Vitamin C.
This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Drug and Food Interactions
Moderate
Melatonin
+ Food
The following applies to the ingredients: Melatonin
Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of melatonin, which may affect the dosing. Tobacco smoking reduces, while caffeine increases melatonin blood levels. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of melatonin. In addition, alcohol may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep. It is best to avoid alcohol consumption during melatonin therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and Pregnancy Interactions
Minor
Vitamin C
+ Pregnancy
The following applies to the ingredients: Ascorbic Acid (found in Vitamin C)
Professional Content
Ascorbic acid has been assigned to pregnancy category A by the FDA when used in doses that are advocated by the FDA. Doses exceeding the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) have been assigned to pregnancy category C. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Ascorbic acid is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
High doses of ascorbic acid taken during pregnancy have been reported to cause conditional scurvy in infants following birth.
References
- "Product Information. Cemill 500 (ascorbic acid)." Abbott Pharmaceutical PROD
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ.. "Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation." Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2002):
Unknown
Melatonin
+ Pregnancy
The following applies to the ingredients: Melatonin
Interaction data not available for these drugs.
Details concerning possible warnings or interactions cannot be determined.
This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
| Drug Interaction Classification | |
|---|---|
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication. |
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| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
| Unknown | No interaction information available. |
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Drug and Breastfeeding Interactions
Minor
Vitamin C
+ Breastfeeding
The following applies to the ingredients: Ascorbic Acid (found in Vitamin C)
Professional Content
Ascorbic acid is excreted into human breast milk. The effects in the nursing infant are unknown. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering ascorbic acid to nursing women.
References
- "Product Information. Cemill 500 (ascorbic acid)." Abbott Pharmaceutical PROD
Unknown
Melatonin
+ Breastfeeding
The following applies to the ingredients: Melatonin
Interaction data not available for these drugs.
Details concerning possible warnings or interactions cannot be determined.
This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
| Drug Interaction Classification | |
|---|---|
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication. |
|
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
| Unknown | No interaction information available. |
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Therapeutic Duplication Warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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| Drug Interaction Classification | |
|---|---|
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication. |
|
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
| Unknown | No interaction information available. |
Disclaimer: This content should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of a call or visit to a healthcare professional. Use of this content is subject to our terms of use & medical disclaimer.