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Echinacea and EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief

Determining the interaction of Echinacea and EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Echinacea <> EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief

Relevance: 11.08.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.MONITOR: Coadministration with echinacea may increase the plasma concentrations and the risk of adverse effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 1A2. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance due to echinacea-mediated inhibition of CYP450 1A2. Echinacea has been shown to increase the plasma levels of caffeine, a CYP450 1A2 substrate, by approximately 30%. Due to limited data, the clinical consequences of this interaction are unknown. MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if echinacea is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 1A2, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring should be considered whenever echinacea is added to or withdrawn from therapy with these drugs. Patients should be monitored for the development of adverse effects. References Gorski JC, Huang SM, Pinto A, et al. "The effect of echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root) on cytochrome P450 activity in vivo." Clin Pharmacol Ther 75 (2004): 89-100

Professional:

MONITOR: Coadministration with echinacea may increase the plasma concentrations and the risk of adverse effects of drugs that are substrates of CYP450 1A2. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance due to echinacea-mediated inhibition of CYP450 1A2. Echinacea has been shown to increase the plasma levels of caffeine, a CYP450 1A2 substrate, by approximately 30%. Due to limited data, the clinical consequences of this interaction are unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if echinacea is used concomitantly with drugs that are substrates of CYP450 1A2, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic range. Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring should be considered whenever echinacea is added to or withdrawn from therapy with these drugs. Patients should be monitored for the development of adverse effects.

References

Gorski JC, Huang SM, Pinto A, et al. "The effect of echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root) on cytochrome P450 activity in vivo." Clin Pharmacol Ther 75 (2004): 89-100

Echinacea

Generic Name: echinacea

Brand name:

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Echinacea?

EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief

Generic Name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu/Body, DayQuil Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu, EQ Daytime Cold/Flu Relief, EQ Flu Relief, EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief, Tylenol Flu Maximum Strength, Sudafed Severe Cold, Tylenol Cold and Flu No Drowsiness Powder, Tylenol Cold No Drowsiness, Theraflu No Drowsiness Maximum Strength, Triaminic Sore Throat Formula, Contac Severe Cold and Flu Non Drowsy, Tylenol Cough Liquid with Decongestant, DayQuil, Day Time Multi Symptom, Triaminic Cold and Fever Formula, Sudafed Decongestant Cold and Cough, Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion, Tylenol Infants Cold Plus Cough, Robitussin Honey Flu, Extra Strength Tylenol Flu Daytime, Non-Drowsy Super Strength Contac Complete, Contact Cold and Sore Throat, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe Day Time, Vicks Dayquil Daytime Cold/Flu, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat, Day Relief Cold and Flu, Tylenol Cold & Flu Daytime, Tylenol Cold Non-Drowsy Caplets, Tylenol Cold Non-Drowsy Gelcaps, Daytime Cold and Flu Relief, Daytime Non-Drowsy, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Severe Cold Multi-Sympton

Synonyms: n.a.

What is EQL Daytime Cold/Flu Relief?

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