Drug & supplement interaction

Algin + Aclidinium Bromide

Aclidinium Bromide brand name: Tudorza Pressair.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Algin and Aclidinium Bromide 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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Interaction report

Algin and Aclidinium Bromide

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 Aclidinium Bromide and Algin 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.

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.

Algin safety at a glance

Algin overall Use caution Generally well tolerated in food amounts, but supplement safety is less studied.
Pregnancy Use caution Food amounts are likely fine, but supplement-level use should be discussed with your doctor.
Breastfeeding Use caution Limited safety data; use only with guidance from your healthcare provider.

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

Still wondering about combining Aclidinium Bromide and Algin? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Aclidinium Bromide

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Aclidinium Bromide is filed under a single classification — anticholinergic drugs. Algin has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being oral drugs (minor) — and none of Aclidinium Bromide’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Algin Does Interact With Other Medications

Algin has 2,022 minor known drug interactions in our database — Aclidinium Bromide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

What Aclidinium Bromide’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Algin. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Aclidinium Bromide’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 9 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Wheezing Worth acting on mentioned in 23.2% of FDA reports for Aclidinium Bromide
  • Trouble passing urine Worth acting on
  • Heart failure Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Heartburn

Showing the 10 most notable of 27 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Aclidinium Bromide. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 6,402 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Aclidinium Bromide that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Algin’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Algin side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Algin has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aclidinium Bromide

This page covers Algin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aclidinium Bromide page lists 30 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), Angel's Trumpet (moderate), Bacopa (moderate) and Belladonna (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 26 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aclidinium Bromide page

“Aclidinium Bromide (Tudorza Pressair) is an inhaled anticholinergic that keeps the airways open in COPD, and every one of the 30 supplements on this page acts on that same anticholinergic system. Two of them, henbane and scopolia, are rated major because their atropine-like alkaloids can pile onto the drug's effects with real force.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

Taking Algin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 60 real supplement products containing Algin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Algin. Even though Algin itself has no known interaction with Aclidinium Bromide, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Algin and Aclidinium Bromide 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 Algin
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aclidinium Bromide
Top half

#1,084 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 Algin reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Algin and Aclidinium Bromide records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Algin

What is Algin?

Algin
  • Heartburn and acid reflux (in combination products)
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Digestive health and feeling full
  • Use as a thickener and binder in foods and medicines
  • Weight management

Algin (alginate) is a fiber-like substance from brown seaweed that is widely used as a thickener, gel, and binder in foods and medicines. Its best-known medical use is in heartburn products, where it forms a barrier that helps reduce acid reflux; evidence for other uses like lowering cholesterol or weight loss is weaker. It is generally considered safe in food amounts, but check with your pharmacist before using it as a supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Extract from brown seaweed (brown algae) · Tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, liquid suspensions (often combined with antacids), powder used in foods

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

Algin: dosing

There is no single official supplement dose for algin. The amount varies a lot depending on the product and how it is used—for example, a chewable heartburn tablet, a liquid suspension, or a fiber powder will each have different directions.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and take it with a full glass of water. Do not assume "more is better," especially with fiber-type products.

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

Read the full Algin monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Aclidinium Bromide

Most-Reported Side Effects for Aclidinium Bromide

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (6,402 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Dyspnea 1,879 reports
Device malfunction 1,282 reports
Asthma 820 reports
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 785 reports
Pneumonia 711 reports
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Algin

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

0Major
0Moderate
2,022Minor
807No known interaction
Minor

2,022 interactions

Showing 60 of 2,022 minor interactions — see all 2,022 on the Algin page.

No interaction 807 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Algin References

The 3 references that drive our Algin 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. Harmuth-Hoene, A. E. and Schelenz, R. Effect of dietary fiber on mineral absorption in growing rats. J Nutr 1980;110(9):1774-1784. PubMed
  2. Bosscher D, Van Caillie-Bertrand M, Deelstra H. Effect of thickening agents, based on soluble dietary fiber, on the availability of calcium, iron, and zinc from infant formulas. Nutrition. 2001;17(7-8):614-8. PubMed
  3. Beneke CE, Viljoen AM, Hamman JH. Polymeric plant-derived excipients in drug delivery. Molecules. 2009;14(7):2602-20. PubMed

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 Algin and Aclidinium Bromide Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Algin with Aclidinium Bromide?
We do not list a known interaction between Algin and Aclidinium Bromide. 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.
How was the Algin and Aclidinium Bromide combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Aclidinium Bromide is filed under 1 classification, and Algin has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Aclidinium Bromide's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Algin interact with any other medications?
Yes. Algin has 2,022 documented drug interactions in our database — Aclidinium Bromide is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Aclidinium Bromide interact with any supplements?
Yes. Aclidinium Bromide has documented interactions with 30 supplements in our database — Algin is not one of them. The Aclidinium Bromide interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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