Agave + Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine
Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine brand name: Profen LA.
We found no known interaction between Agave and Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Agave and Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine and Agave in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Agave at all — not against Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Agave safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Agave in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Agave contains constituents that may be uterine stimulants, and it has traditionally been used to induce labor.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine
This page covers Agave only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine page lists 197 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Grapefruit (major), Lithium (major) and Peyote (major).
By severity: 8 major · 148 moderate · 41 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine page
“Profen LA combines dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylpropanolamine, a cough and cold formula that deserves genuine care around supplements. Eight of the 197 ingredients on file carry a major rating.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
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Taking Agave as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 88 real supplement products containing Agave, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Agave. Even though Agave itself has no known interaction with Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Agave and Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine 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.
#1,102 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#956 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Agave reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Agave and Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Agave
What is Agave?
- Natural sweetener (agave nectar)
- Digestive complaints
- Wound and skin care (topical)
- Mild antimicrobial
- Traditional remedy for inflammation
Agave is a succulent plant best known as the source of agave nectar, a popular sweetener, and the base for tequila and mezcal. While it has a long history of folk use for digestion, skin care, and minor infections, there is very little solid human research to support medicinal benefits, and the raw sap can irritate skin and may be unsafe to take internally in large amounts. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using agave as a supplement.
Agave americana · Asparagaceae · Leaves, sap (used to make agave nectar/syrup), and roots · Agave nectar/syrup (sweetener), dried leaf, topical sap preparations, and occasionally capsules or extracts
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Agave is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Agave record says about it on its own.
Agave: dosing
There is no established standardized medicinal dose for agave. Most people only encounter it as agave nectar used to sweeten food and drinks, where the "dose" is simply how much sweetener you choose to use.For any supplement product containing agave extract, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.
From our Agave monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
Other Drugs & Agave
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Agave — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Agave against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Agave list.
Agave References
The 8 references that drive our Agave monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Golan H, Landau M, Goldberg I, et al. [Dermatitis from contact with Agave americana]. Harefuah 2000;139(7-8):276-8, 326.
- Brenner S, Landau M, Goldberg I. Contact dermatitis with systemic symptoms from Agave americana. Dermatology 1998;196(4):408-411.
- High WA. Agave contact dermatitis. Am J Contact Dermat 2003;14(4):213-214. DOI
- Brazzelli V, Romano E, Balduzzi A, et al. Acute irritant contact dermatitis from Agave americana L. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(1):60-61.
- Ricks MR, Vogel PS, Elston DM, et al. Purpuric agave dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;40(2 Pt 2):356-358. PubMed
- Kerner J, Mitchell J, Maibach HI. Irritant contact dermatitis from Agave americana L. Incorrect use of sap as "hair restorer". Arch Dermatol 1973;108(1):102-103. DOI
- Basilio CM, Seyler L, Bernstein J, et al. Isolation and characterization of an utero-active compound from Agave americana. P R Health Sci J 1989;8(3):295-299.
- Cherpelis BS, Fenske NA. Purpuric irritant contact dermatitis induced by Agave americana. Cutis 2000;66(4):287-8.
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
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