Q My picky-eating child takes vitamins or growth supplements — is it okay to take them with herbal medicine?
A Most can be taken together. Iron supplements should be spaced at least 2 hours apart, and if antibiotics are being taken, consult your Korean medicine doctor.
Detailed Answer
Ordinary multivitamins and zinc supplements can usually be taken together with herbal medicine without problems. However, iron supplements may bind with herbal components and reduce absorption, so the rule is to keep at least a 2-hour gap between doses. If the child is on antibiotics, it is safer to prioritize treating the infection and start the herbal medicine after finishing the antibiotics, or to coordinate the dosing schedule with your Korean medicine doctor.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we review all medications and supplements currently being taken at the first visit and advise on compatibility and an appropriate dosing schedule. If you are concerned, simply prepare a list of current medications before your visit.
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