Drug & supplement interaction

Ajuga Nipponensis + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine brand names: Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine 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.

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Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

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 Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine and Ajuga Nipponensis 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 Ajuga Nipponensis at all — not against Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine, 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.

Ajuga Nipponensis safety at a glance

Ajuga Nipponensis overall Not established There is not enough reliable human data to judge its safety.
Pregnancy Avoid Safety has not been studied, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No safety data exists for breastfeeding, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine and Ajuga Nipponensis? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Ajuga Nipponensis Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine. It is the side-effect record for Ajuga Nipponensis on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Ajuga Nipponensis, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Kidney problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, Ajuga nipponensis has been reported to cause acute renal failure. An adult male with pre-existing liver cirrhosis developed acute renal failure after ingesting approximately 45 grams of whole Ajuga nipponensis.”

    Ajuga Nipponensis · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cirrhosis.

    1 source cited
    1. 14070. Liao SC, Chiu TF, Chen JC, Lin CC. Ajuga nipponensis Makino poisoning. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2005;43:583-5.
  • Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    “Orally, Ajuga nipponensis has been reported to cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.”

    Ajuga Nipponensis · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    1 source cited
    1. 14070. Liao SC, Chiu TF, Chen JC, Lin CC. Ajuga nipponensis Makino poisoning. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2005;43:583-5.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Ajuga Nipponensis — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

This page covers Ajuga Nipponensis only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine page lists 371 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), Danshen (major) and Ephedra (major).

By severity: 13 major · 312 moderate · 46 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine page

“Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine) packs three drugs into one tablet, which multiplies the ways supplements can collide with it, so treat this list with real care. Most entries involve the aspirin: hundreds of herbs add to its blood-thinning effect and raise bleeding risk, and even beer or wine earns a major rating for sto…”

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Where Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine 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.

Supplement Ajuga Nipponensis
Steady interest

#937 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Top 10%

#244 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

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 Ajuga Nipponensis reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
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Supplement

About Ajuga Nipponensis

What is Ajuga Nipponensis?

Ajuga Nipponensis
  • Cough and respiratory symptoms
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
  • Traditional general wellness

Ajuga nipponensis is a perennial plant from East Asia used in traditional medicine for cough and respiratory complaints. There is very little human research to confirm any health benefits, so its effectiveness and safety remain largely unknown. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines.

Ajuga nipponensis · Lamiaceae · Whole plant, leaves, and aerial parts · Dried herb, tea, traditional decoctions, extracts

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Ajuga Nipponensis is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Ajuga Nipponensis record says about it on its own.

Ajuga Nipponensis: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for Ajuga nipponensis. Scientists have not determined a safe and effective amount for any condition.If you choose to use a product that contains it, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

From our Ajuga Nipponensis monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Ajuga Nipponensis monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

Most-Reported Side Effects for Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (442 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Expired product administered 81 reports
Nausea 30 reports
Underdose 25 reports
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 24 reports
Dizziness 20 reports
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Other Drugs & Ajuga Nipponensis

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Ajuga Nipponensis — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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Evidence & sources

Ajuga Nipponensis References

The 1 references that drive our Ajuga Nipponensis 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.

  1. Liao SC, Chiu TF, Chen JC, Lin CC. Ajuga nipponensis Makino poisoning. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2005;43:583-5.

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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Ajuga Nipponensis with Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine?
We do not list a known interaction between Ajuga Nipponensis and Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine has documented interactions with 371 supplements in our database — Ajuga Nipponensis is not one of them. The Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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