Adrafinil + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine brand name: Theracaps.
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine falls into 3 drug categories that Adrafinil can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, adrafinil might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full interaction reportAdrafinil and Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine
These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.
Why Are There 3 Interactions?
Adrafinil interacts with whole categories of medication. Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Adrafinil in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).
CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES
1 of 3Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES — the group Adrafinil interacts with.
Adrafinil is a precursor to the stimulant prescription drug modafinil. Modafinil has been shown to weakly induce CYP1A2 activity in vitro.
Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
This cold and cough combo (Theracaps) blends acetaminophen for pain and fever, dextromethorphan for cough, phenylpropanolamine as a decongestant, and pyrilamine as an antihistamine. The concern here is mostly on paper. Once your liver turns adrafinil into modafinil, that modafinil may slightly speed up an enzyme called CYP1A2. In theory, that faster clearance could nudge the levels of these ingredients down a bit, meaning your cough relief or stuffy-nose relief might feel a touch weaker.
Honestly, this is a weak, theoretical interaction based on lab data, not real-world reports, so I wouldn't lose sleep over it. The bigger issue is that adrafinil itself is unregulated and can stress your liver, and acetaminophen is hard on the liver too. Please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.
- Urban AE, Cubala WJ. The role of eugeroics in the treatment of affective disorders. Psychiatr Pol. 2020;54(1):21-33. PubMed
- Kumar R. Approved and investigational uses of modafinil: an evidence-based review. Drugs. 2008;68(13):1803-39. PubMed
- Provigil (modafinil) [package insert]. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Published: January 2015. Accessed on: Nov 11, 2022.
CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES
2 of 3Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.
Adrafinil is a precursor to the stimulant prescription drug modafinil. Modafinil has been shown to weakly induce CYP3A4 activity.
Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
Here's the gist for this combo cold-and-cough product (Theracaps). Once your liver turns adrafinil into modafinil, that modafinil can mildly speed up an enzyme called CYP3A4. A couple of ingredients in your medicine lean on that same enzyme, so in theory they could be cleared a little faster and work a bit less. In real life that might mean the dextromethorphan doesn't quiet your cough as well, or your stuffy-nose and pain relief feels weaker than expected.
Honestly, this is a theoretical concern based on how these drugs behave, not something proven in studies, and modafinil is only a weak inducer. The effect, if any, is probably small. Still, since adrafinil is unregulated and rough on the liver (and acetaminophen is too), please run this past your pharmacist before mixing them.
- Urban AE, Cubala WJ. The role of eugeroics in the treatment of affective disorders. Psychiatr Pol. 2020;54(1):21-33. PubMed
- Provigil (modafinil) [package insert]. North Wales, PA: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Published: January 2015. Accessed on: Nov 11, 2022.
STIMULANT DRUGS
3 of 3Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine also falls under STIMULANT DRUGS.
Adrafinil is a precursor to the prescription drug modafinil, which has stimulant effects.
Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
This combo product (Theracaps) is a cold and cough mix. The piece that matters here is phenylpropanolamine, a decongestant that acts like a mild stimulant. Adrafinil itself does little until your liver turns it into modafinil, which is a wakefulness-promoting stimulant. So when you stack the two, the worry is simply additive stimulation.
In plain terms, you could feel more jittery or anxious, have trouble sleeping, notice a racing or pounding heart, or see your blood pressure tick up. Keep in mind this is a theoretical concern based on how these drugs work, not something proven in studies, so it may be mild for many people. Still, since phenylpropanolamine already raises blood pressure, I'd run this past your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.
- Urban AE, Cubala WJ. The role of eugeroics in the treatment of affective disorders. Psychiatr Pol. 2020;54(1):21-33. PubMed
- Chariot J, Appia F, Vaille C, Rozé C. Effect of modafinil on pancreatic exocrine secretion in rats. A comparison with adrafinil and related drugs. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 1987;1(4):243-52. PubMed
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
- ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
- PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
- UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
- AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
- BCase-control study.
- CConsensus.
- DAnecdotal evidence.
These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Adrafinil Also Interacts With Other Medications
Adrafinil has 1 major, 1,057 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine
This page covers Adrafinil only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine page lists 282 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Ephedra (major) and Grapefruit (major).
By severity: 14 major · 223 moderate · 45 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine page
“Of everything on this page, ephedra worries me most for anyone using Theracaps (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylpropanolamine, and pyrilamine), because the decongestant in this cold formula is itself a stimulant. Adding ephedra or any of the 44 stimulant entries can push blood pressure and heart rate to unsafe levels.”
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We hold 7 real supplement products containing Adrafinil, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Adrafinil. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine too, on top of Adrafinil — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Adrafinil and Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#709 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#161 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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About Adrafinil
What is Adrafinil?
- Wakefulness and alertness
- Fatigue
- Focus and concentration
- Cognitive enhancement (nootropic)
- Daytime sleepiness
Adrafinil is a synthetic compound that the body converts into modafinil, a prescription wakefulness-promoting drug. It is sometimes sold as a nootropic supplement, but it is unregulated, carries real risks (especially to the liver), and is banned in some sports and countries. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Other Drugs & Adrafinil
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Showing 60 of 1,057 moderate interactions — see all 1,057 on the Adrafinil page.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,771 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Adrafinil list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
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Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Adrafinil — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
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