Levofloxacin and Zinc interaction

Levofloxacin and Zinc: NIH and FDA consumer guidance describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

Curated guidance for Zinc

Moderate

Zinc reduces absorption of quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics; take the antibiotic at least two hours before or four to six hours after zinc.

Curated ruleNIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Zinc

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