Drug & supplement interaction

Calotropis + Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride brand name: Ammonium Chloride.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Calotropis has a moderate interaction with Ammonium Chloride. Theoretically, concomitant use of calotropis and potassium depleting diuretics can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Calotropis and Ammonium Chloride

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

DIURETIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride falls under DIURETIC DRUGS — the group Calotropis interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of calotropis and potassium depleting diuretics can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the concern with combining Calotropis and Ammonium Chloride. Calotropis naturally contains cardiac glycosides, which are heart-active compounds similar to digoxin. These get more dangerous when your body's potassium runs low. Some diuretics push potassium out through the urine, and that low potassium is what raises the risk of heart-related toxicity (think irregular heartbeat, nausea, or palpitations).

The catch is that Ammonium Chloride isn't really a classic potassium-wasting diuretic. It's mostly used to acidify urine or treat metabolic alkalosis, and it can sometimes lower potassium too. So the worry is mostly theoretical and based on pharmacology, not solid studies. Still, since Calotropis can be genuinely toxic, please don't take it internally without running it by your doctor or pharmacist first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Robbers JE, Speedie MK, Tyler VE. Pharmacognosy and Pharmacobiotechnology. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Calotropis Also Interacts With Other Medications

Calotropis has 97 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Ammonium Chloride one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 97 No known interaction 2,733 (incl. Ammonium Chloride)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ammonium Chloride

This page covers Calotropis only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ammonium Chloride page lists 200 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Lithium (major) and Oleander (major).

By severity: 7 major · 169 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ammonium Chloride page

“Ammonium chloride, an old drug still used to acidify the urine and correct certain acid-base imbalances, sits in caution territory in my read of this page. Most of the interactions on file involve supplements that push blood pressure up or down or that compound the fluid and potassium shifts tied to its use, and a smaller set can chang…”

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Where Calotropis and Ammonium Chloride 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 Calotropis
Steady interest

#1,191 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Ammonium Chloride
Top 25%

#586 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.

Supplement

About Calotropis

What is Calotropis?

  • Skin conditions and wounds (traditional, topical)
  • Joint pain and inflammation
  • Digestive complaints
  • Coughs and respiratory issues
  • Traditional Ayurvedic and folk remedies

Calotropis is a milkweed-family plant long used in traditional medicine, but its milky latex and other parts are potentially toxic and can harm the eyes, skin, and heart. Human evidence for any health benefit is very limited, and the risk of poisoning is real, so it should not be taken internally without expert medical supervision.

Read the full Calotropis monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Calotropis

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

0Major
97Moderate
0Minor
2,732No known interaction
97 Moderate 2,732 No interaction
Moderate

97 interactions

Showing 60 of 97 moderate interactions — see all 97 on the Calotropis page.

No interaction 2,732 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Calotropis against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,732 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Calotropis list.

See the full Calotropis interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ammonium Chloride, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Calotropis and Ammonium Chloride Together: Common Questions

Can you take Calotropis with Ammonium Chloride?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Calotropis and Ammonium Chloride interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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