apple cider vinegar

Action and Spectrum

Actions and spectrum:  

Apple cider vinegar consists of acetic acid, and it will act against bacteria.   

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

Hyperreninemia  

Hypokalemia  

Esophageal damage  

Damage to the tooth enamel  

Skin irritation 

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning   

Keep out of reach of children. 

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

Contraindication:  

Pregnancy  

Lactation  

Hypokalemia 

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings: 

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknown 

Pregnancy categories: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology:  

Apple cider vinegar is an herbal supplement derived from the fermentation of crushed apples.  

Pharmacodynamics:  

Apple cider vinegar consists of flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, organic acids, phenolic chemicals, and chlorogenic acid. It also has antioxidant properties.  

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited information is available on ADME.   

Adminstartion

Administration:  

Apple cider vinegar should be taken orally.  

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: apple cider vinegar  

Why do we use apple cider vinegar?  

Apple cider vinegar is indicated in various conditions due to its properties as an antimicrobial, anti-hypertensive, antidiabetic agent.  

It is also used in the management of weight loss, varicose veins, and as antidandruff.