Zinc

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with zinc: Some interactions may increase the need for zinc (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate zinc should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Aspirin Beneficial

AZT Beneficial

Benazepril Beneficial

Benzamycin Beneficial

Bile Acid Sequestrants Beneficial

Calcium Acetate Beneficial

Captopril Beneficial

Chemotherapy Beneficial

Chlorhexidine Check

Ciprofloxacin Avoid

Cisplatin Beneficial

Clindamycin Topical Beneficial

Colestipol Beneficial

Cyclophosphamide Beneficial

Docetaxel Beneficial

Doxycycline Avoid

Estrogens (Combined) Check

Folic Acid Beneficial

Lisinopril Beneficial

Medroxyprogesterone Check

Methotrexate Beneficial

Methyltestosterone Avoid

Metronidazole (Vaginal) Beneficial

Minocycline Beneficial Avoid

Ofloxacin Avoid

Oral Contraceptives Beneficial

Oral Corticosteroids Check

Penicillamine Avoid

Quinapril Beneficial

Ramipril Beneficial

Risedronate Avoid

Sodium Fluoride Beneficial

Tetracycline Avoid

Tetracyclines Avoid

Thiazide Diuretics Beneficial

Topical Corticosteroids Beneficial

Valproic Acid Check

Warfarin Avoid