Saw Palmetto and Vitalets
Determining the interaction of Saw Palmetto and Vitalets and the possibility of their joint administration.
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 minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The tannic acid present in some herbs like St. John's wort and saw palmetto may inhibit the absorption of iron. The administration of these herbs and iron-containing supplements should be separated by several hours.
- Miller LG "Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions." Arch Intern Med 158 (1998): 2200-11
Generic Name: saw palmetto
Brand name: Prostate SR
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: multivitamin with iron
Brand name: Fero-Folic 500, Theragran Hematinic, Ultra Enerforce
Synonyms: Multivitamin with iron, Polysaccharide-Iron Complex, Vitamin B12, and Folic Acid
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Saw Palmetto-Vitalets Childrens
- Saw Palmetto-Vitalize
- Saw Palmetto-Vitamax
- Saw Palmetto-Vitamax Pediatric
- Saw Palmetto-VitaMelts Vitamin D
- Saw Palmetto-Vitamez
- Vitalets-Saxagliptin
- Vitalets-Saxagliptin and dapagliflozin
- Vitalets-Saxagliptin and Metformin
- Vitalets-Saxagliptin Hydrochloride
- Vitalets-Saxenda
- Vitalets-Scalacort