Drug & supplement interaction

Andiroba + Ixazomib Citrate

Ixazomib Citrate brand name: Ninlaro.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Ixazomib Citrate states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Interaction report

Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate

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 Ixazomib Citrate and Andiroba 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.

Andiroba safety at a glance

Andiroba overall Use caution Generally used on the skin; safety of taking it internally is not well studied.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety data; best to avoid during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough safety data; best to avoid while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Ixazomib Citrate and Andiroba? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Ixazomib Citrate

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Ixazomib Citrate is filed under 3 classifications — hepatotoxic drugs, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Andiroba has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being anticonvulsants (minor) — and none of Ixazomib Citrate’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

Andiroba Does Interact With Other Medications

Andiroba has 50 minor known drug interactions in our database — Ixazomib Citrate 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 Ixazomib Citrate’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Andiroba. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Ixazomib Citrate’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. 3 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A low platelet count Worth acting on
  • A low white blood cell count Worth acting on
  • Liver problems Worth acting on
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Constipation
  • Swelling
  • Diarrhea
  • A skin rash
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Ixazomib Citrate. Read the label on DailyMed › Andiroba’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Andiroba side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Andiroba has no side effects.

How to take them

Some Ixazomib Citrate Products Have a Food Rule — Andiroba Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Ixazomib Citrate says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — Andiroba included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Ixazomib Citrate on its own and move Andiroba to a meal later in the day.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Ixazomib Citrate products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

( 2.1 ) Dose should be taken at least one hour before or at least two hours after food.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Ixazomib Citrate — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ixazomib Citrate

This page covers Andiroba only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ixazomib Citrate page lists 168 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Grapefruit (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 6 major · 124 moderate · 38 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ixazomib Citrate page

“Anyone taking ixazomib citrate (Ninlaro) for multiple myeloma should give this list real weight, because a supplement that shifts this chemotherapy's blood level can shift how well it works against the cancer. Of the 168 ingredients on file, 121 act on CYP3A4, the enzyme that clears ixazomib.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate 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 Andiroba
Steady interest

#1,448 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Ixazomib Citrate
Top 25%

#575 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. Andiroba is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Andiroba reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate 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 Andiroba

What is Andiroba?

Andiroba
  • Skin care and wound healing
  • Insect repellent
  • Muscle and joint aches
  • Anti-inflammatory skin conditions
  • Hair and scalp care

Andiroba is an oil pressed from the seeds of an Amazonian tree, used mainly on the skin for inflammation, minor wounds, aches, and as an insect repellent. Most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies, so its benefits in people are not well proven. It is most often used topically; avoid internal use and use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been established.

Carapa guianensis · Meliaceae · Seed oil (mainly), bark, and leaves · Topical oil, skin and hair products, soaps, balms, candles (insect repellent)

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

Andiroba: dosing

There is no established standard dose for andiroba. Doses have not been confirmed in reliable human studies.For topical products, follow the directions on the label.

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

Read the full Andiroba monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Ixazomib

What Is Ixazomib Used For?

Brand name: Ninlaro

Ninlaro (ixazomib) is used to treat multiple myeloma — a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It is always used together with two other medicines, lenalidomide and dexamethasone, and is approved for adults who have already tried at least one other treatment.

Ninlaro is not recommended as maintenance therapy or for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone outside of controlled clinical trials.

See full Ixazomib drug information
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Other Drugs & Andiroba

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

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Evidence & sources

Andiroba References

The 3 sources that drive our Andiroba monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Andiroba is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Carapa guianensis (Andiroba) — U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem / NCBI) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Using Dietary Supplements Safely — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Source

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 Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Andiroba with Ixazomib Citrate?
We do not list a known interaction between Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate. 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.
Should I take Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Ixazomib Citrate says to take it on an empty stomach, and supplements are usually taken with a meal — so taking them together at breakfast is the easy mistake. Where that applies, keep Ixazomib Citrate on its own and move Andiroba to a meal later in the day. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient, so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Andiroba and Ixazomib Citrate combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Ixazomib Citrate is filed under 3 classifications, and Andiroba has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Ixazomib Citrate'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 Andiroba interact with any other medications?
Yes. Andiroba has 50 documented drug interactions in our database — Ixazomib Citrate 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 Ixazomib Citrate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Ixazomib Citrate has documented interactions with 168 supplements in our database — Andiroba is not one of them. The Ixazomib Citrate interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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