Drug & supplement interaction

Arrach + Peginterferon alfa-2b

Peginterferon alfa-2b brand names: Peg-Intron, ViraferonPeg.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b 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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Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b

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 Peginterferon alfa-2b and Arrach 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.

Arrach safety at a glance

Arrach overall Not established There is very little modern safety data on Arrach, so use cannot be considered proven safe.
Pregnancy Avoid Traditionally linked to menstrual effects, so it should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No safety information is available, so avoid use while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Peginterferon alfa-2b and Arrach? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Peginterferon alfa-2b

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Peginterferon alfa-2b is filed under a single classification — hepatotoxic drugs. Arrach has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being photosensitizing drugs (moderate) — and none of Peginterferon alfa-2b’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

Arrach Does Interact With Other Medications

Arrach has 335 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Peginterferon alfa-2b isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Peginterferon alfa-2b

This page covers Arrach only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Peginterferon alfa-2b page lists 38 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major), Ashwagandha (moderate) and Black Cohosh (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 35 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Peginterferon alfa-2b page

“Someone taking peginterferon alfa-2b (Peg-Intron) is usually treating hepatitis C, so the liver is already the organ under strain, and all 38 supplement interactions on file for this drug pile additional liver stress on top of it. That earns genuine caution.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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Where Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b 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 Arrach
Steady interest

#1,001 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Peginterferon alfa-2b
Steady interest

#2,614 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 Arrach reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b 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.
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Supplement

About Arrach

What is Arrach?

Arrach
  • Painful menstruation
  • Nervous complaints
  • Digestive upset
  • Wound care
  • Insect repellent

Arrach (Chenopodium vulvaria) is a strong-smelling European herb that has been used in traditional folk medicine, mainly for menstrual and nervous complaints. There is very little modern scientific evidence to show that it works or is safe, so it is not recommended, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using any herbal product.

Chenopodium vulvaria · Amaranthaceae · Leaves and aerial (above-ground) parts · Dried herb, tea/infusion, and topical preparations

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

Arrach: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for Arrach. It is not a common commercial supplement, and reliable dosing information from modern sources does not exist.If you ever come across a product containing Arrach, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Arrach monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Peginterferon Alfa-2b (PEG-Intron)

What Is Peginterferon Alfa-2b (PEG-Intron) Used For?

Brand names: Peg-Intron, ViraferonPeg

  • Peginterferon alfa-2b is used alone or in combination with ribavirin (a medication) to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis C infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus) in people who show signs of liver damage and who have not been treated with interferon alpha (medication similar to peginterferon alfa-2b) in the past. Peginterferon alfa-2b is in a class of medications called interferons. Peginterferon alfa-2b is a combination of interferon and polyethylene glycol, which helps the interferon stay active in your body for a longer period of time. Peginterferon alpha-2b works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the body. Peginterferon alfa-2b may not cure hepatitis C or prevent you from developing complications of hepatitis C such as cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver failure, or liver cancer. Peginterferon alfa-2b may not prevent the spread of hepatitis C to other people.

See full Peginterferon Alfa-2b (PEG-Intron) drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Arrach

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

0Major
335Moderate
0Minor
2,494No known interaction
Moderate

335 interactions

Showing 60 of 335 moderate interactions — see all 335 on the Arrach page.

No interaction 2,494 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Arrach References

The 1 references that drive our Arrach 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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 Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Arrach with Peginterferon alfa-2b?
We do not list a known interaction between Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b. 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 Arrach and Peginterferon alfa-2b combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Peginterferon alfa-2b is filed under 1 classification, and Arrach has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Peginterferon alfa-2b'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 Arrach interact with any other medications?
Yes. Arrach has 335 documented drug interactions in our database — Peginterferon alfa-2b 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 Peginterferon alfa-2b interact with any supplements?
Yes. Peginterferon alfa-2b has documented interactions with 38 supplements in our database — Arrach is not one of them. The Peginterferon alfa-2b interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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