Question
Doavato and zinc interaction…
30 July 2023. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
Hello, HIV i-base!
I’m taking antibiotics to treat a certain HIV-unrelated health condition along with a probiotic. The last, beside the probiotic strain, also includes vitamins B1, B2, B6 and Zinc. I took the probiotic at noon (12:30 p.m) and Dovato at 3:45 p.m., in accordance with my ART schedule.
Since the probiotic contains zinc, is there a risk of interaction with Dovato and reduced Dovato absorption?
Thanks for you time and take care!
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
No. There is no interaction here.
There is a risk of zinc reducing how much Dovato the body absorbs, but this occurs if zinc is taken within 2 hours of taking Dovato.
You took zinc over 3 hours before your took your ART. This means that the medications will not interact.
Josh.
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