Drug & supplement interaction

Catuaba + Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol brand names: Chloromycetin, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic, Chloromycetin Injection.

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 Catuaba and Chloramphenicol 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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Catuaba and Chloramphenicol

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 Chloramphenicol and Catuaba 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 Catuaba at all — not against Chloramphenicol, 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.

Catuaba safety at a glance

Catuaba overall Not established Human safety data are very limited, so its long-term safety is not well established.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data exist for nursing, so avoid use while breastfeeding.

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

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

What Chloramphenicol’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Catuaba. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Chloramphenicol’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. 8 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A low platelet count Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on
  • A low white blood cell count Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Mouth irritation or sores
  • Bloating or gas

Showing the 10 most notable of 15 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 Chloramphenicol. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 28 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Chloramphenicol that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Catuaba’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Catuaba side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Catuaba has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Chloramphenicol

This page covers Catuaba only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Chloramphenicol page lists 32 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Bacillus Coagulans (moderate), Bacillus Subtilis (moderate), Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (moderate), Bifidobacterium Bifidum (moderate) and Bifidobacterium Breve (moderate).

By severity: 30 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Chloramphenicol page

“Almost everything on this chloramphenicol list points at the supplement rather than the drug. Chloramphenicol is a powerful antibiotic, usually reserved for serious infections or used as eye drops, and the great majority of entries are probiotics and fermented products such as acidophilus and Bifidobacterium strains.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

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

We hold 242 real supplement products containing Catuaba, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Catuaba. Even though Catuaba itself has no known interaction with Chloramphenicol, 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 Catuaba and Chloramphenicol 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 Catuaba
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Chloramphenicol
Steady interest

#2,250 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.
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Catuaba and Chloramphenicol 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 Catuaba

What is Catuaba?

  • Low libido or sexual performance
  • Erectile difficulties
  • General energy and fatigue
  • Mood support
  • Aphrodisiac (traditional tonic)

Catuaba is a Brazilian herbal bark long used as a traditional aphrodisiac and energy tonic, but there is very little reliable human research to show it works for any health condition. Quality and contents of products vary widely, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, and avoid it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Bark (and sometimes stems) · Capsules, tea, liquid extracts and tinctures, powders, and as part of multi-herb blends

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

Catuaba: dosing

There is no established, standardized dose for catuaba. Because the species and strength of products vary, there is no reliable "correct" amount that research supports.If you choose to use catuaba, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount. Starting low is sensible. A pharmacist can help you review the specific product you are considering and check whether it is a good fit for you.

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

Read the full Catuaba monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Chloramphenicol Injection

What Is Chloramphenicol Injection Used For?

Brand names: Chloromycetin, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic, Chloromycetin Injection

Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection is used intravenously to treat serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is active against organisms including Haemophilus influenzae, Salmonella species (including Salmonella typhi, the cause of typhoid fever), Rickettsia, and the lymphogranuloma-psittacosis group.

Because of its serious risks, this medication is reserved for infections where less dangerous antibiotics will not work. It must not be used for minor infections such as colds, flu, or sore throats, or to prevent infections.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Chloramphenicol

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (28 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Grey syndrome neonatal 4 reports
Headache 3 reports
Lethargy 3 reports
Metabolic acidosis 3 reports
Alanine aminotransferase increased 2 reports
See full Chloramphenicol Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Catuaba

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Catuaba — 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 Catuaba 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 Catuaba list.

See the full Catuaba interactions page
See every supplement checked against Chloramphenicol, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

We checked Catuaba against Chloramphenicol in the Natural Medicines interaction database and found no documented interaction on file. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus, and supplement label details from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Taking Catuaba and Chloramphenicol Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Catuaba with Chloramphenicol?
We do not list a known interaction between Catuaba and Chloramphenicol. 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 Chloramphenicol interact with any supplements?
Yes. Chloramphenicol has documented interactions with 32 supplements in our database — Catuaba is not one of them. The Chloramphenicol interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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