⚠️ Mechanism
Interaction identified from DDInter 2.0 database. Specific drugs: Ethinylestradiol
📋 Effect
See mechanism description
💊 Management
Consult healthcare provider before combining.
Plain Language Summary
This combination is considered moderately risky. Taking Echinacea with Ethinylestradiol may cause an interaction that affects how your medication works in your body. You should consult your healthcare provider before using them together.
Source
DDInter 2.0 (ddinter.scbdd.com)
Supporting Research
Echinacea Supplementation Does Not Impact Aerobic Capacity and Erythropoiesis in Athletes: A Meta-Analysis
Herbal Medicine in Children With Respiratory Tract Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Herbal Medicine for Cough: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Rabbit dietary supplementation with pale purple coneflower. 1. Effects on the reproductive performance and immune parameters of does
Efficacy of Functional Foods, Beverages, and Supplements Claiming to Alleviate Air Travel Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Interaction of herbal products with prescribed medications: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Echinacea for treating the common cold: a randomized trial
Efficacy of vitamin C for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection. A meta-analysis in children
Medical Disclaimer: This interaction record is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug-supplement interactions can be dangerous. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before combining any supplement with prescription medications. Do not stop or change any medication without professional guidance.