Nutrient Depletion Checklist: General Antibiotics

Drug	Potential Depletion Problems	Nutrient Depletions
penicillins, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides	Lactobacillus acidophilus; Bifidobacteria bifidum (bifidus); vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, K; biotin, inositol	short-term depletion effects are minimal
	calcium	heart/blood pressure irregularities, osteoporosis, tooth decay
	magnesium	asthma, cardiovascular problems, cramps, osteoporosis, PMS
	iron	anemia, brittle nails, fatigue, hair loss, weakness
tetracyclines, sulfonamides	Lactobacillus acidophilus; Bifidobacteria bifidum (bifidus); vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, K; biotin, inositol	short-term depletion effects are minimal
neomycin	beta-carotene; vitamin A, B12	minimal problems with short-term use
co-trimoxazole	Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacteria bifidum (bifidus), folic acid	minimal problems with short-term use
The scientific basis for this information is published from studies using these drugs or drugs from the same pharmacological class. Advise customers to ask their doctor or pharmacist if any of their medications can cause nutrient depletions.
Reprinted with permission from Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, 1999) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky.

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