Drug & supplement interaction

Carlina + Theophylline

Theophylline brand names: T-Phyl, Duraphyl, Aerolate JR, Aerolate SR, Theo-Dur, and others.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Carlina and Theophylline 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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Carlina and Theophylline

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 Theophylline and Carlina 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 Carlina at all — not against Theophylline, 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.

Carlina safety at a glance

Carlina overall Use caution Human safety data are limited, so use carefully and only under guidance.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information; avoid use during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data; avoid while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Theophylline and Carlina? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Theophylline’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Carlina. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Theophylline’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.

  • Severe muscle breakdown Worth acting on
  • Trouble passing urine Worth acting on
  • Low potassium Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • An irregular heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Seizures Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on
  • Heartburn

Showing the 10 most notable of 25 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 Theophylline. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 12,164 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Theophylline that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Carlina’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Carlina side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Carlina has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Carlina or Theophylline

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Carlina or Theophylline, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Theophylline

This page covers Carlina only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Theophylline page lists 126 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Sida Cordifolia (major), Adrafinil (moderate) and African Wild Potato (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 89 moderate · 34 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Theophylline page

“Stop ephedra before anything else if you take theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, and others) for asthma or COPD. Both are stimulants, and together they raise the risk of serious heart and nervous system effects; Sida cordifolia, an herb that contains ephedrine, carries the same major rating.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Theophylline interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 38 real supplement products containing Carlina, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Carlina. Even though Carlina itself has no known interaction with Theophylline, 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 Carlina and Theophylline 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 Carlina
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Theophylline
Top half

#895 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. Carlina 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 Carlina reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Carlina and Theophylline 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 Carlina

What is Carlina?

Carlina
  • Digestive upset and poor appetite
  • Diuretic (increasing urine flow)
  • Skin conditions when used topically
  • Antimicrobial folk remedy
  • Mild laxative or 'detox' use

Carlina (Carlina acaulis) is a thistle-like plant whose root has long been used in European folk medicine for digestive and skin complaints. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited, so its benefits are largely unproven. Because safety data are sparse, talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Carlina acaulis · Asteraceae · Root, and sometimes the flower heads and aerial parts · Dried root, tea/decoction, tincture, and traditional herbal preparations

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

Carlina: dosing

There is no well-established or standardized dose for Carlina. Traditional preparations were often made as a root tea or tincture, but the right amount, strength, and safe length of use have not been defined by good research.If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Carlina monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Theophylline

What Is Theophylline Used For?

Brand names: T-Phyl, Duraphyl, Aerolate JR, Aerolate SR, Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, Theo-24, Uniphyl, Slo-phyllin Gyrocaps, Theolair, Theolair SR, Quibron-T/SR, Quibron-T, Aerolate III, Theo-X, Bronkodyl, Theoclear LA-130, Constant-T, Theoclear LA-260, Elixophyllin, Theovent, Theobid Jr Duracap, Respbid, Theobid Duracap

Theophylline — available as extended-release capsules (Theo-24), extended-release tablets, and oral solution (Elixophyllin) — is used to treat symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction caused by chronic asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.

All supported formulations share these indications. Theophylline is intended for patients with ongoing or recurring symptoms, not for sudden (acute) breathing attacks, which need faster-acting treatments.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Theophylline

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (12,323 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Dyspnea 2,441 reports
Asthma 2,097 reports
Pneumonia 1,466 reports
Wheezing 1,417 reports
Vomiting 1,230 reports
See full Theophylline drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Carlina

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

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Carlina list.

See the full Carlina interactions page
See every supplement checked against Theophylline, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Carlina References

The 2 sources that drive our Carlina monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Carlina is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH 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 Carlina and Theophylline Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Carlina with Theophylline?
We do not list a known interaction between Carlina and Theophylline. 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 Theophylline interact with any supplements?
Yes. Theophylline has documented interactions with 126 supplements in our database — Carlina is not one of them. The Theophylline 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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