Eucalyptus + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide brand names: Codalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3.
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide falls into 2 drug categories that Eucalyptus can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full interaction reportEucalyptus and Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide
These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.
Why Are There 2 Interactions?
Eucalyptus interacts with whole categories of medication. Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Eucalyptus in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).
CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES
1 of 2Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES — the group Eucalyptus interacts with.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP1A2, although this has not been reported in humans.
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.
Here's the practical piece for this combo pill. The component most affected is the caffeine, which your body clears using an enzyme called CYP1A2. Lab studies hint that eucalyptus oil might slow that enzyme down, so caffeine could linger a bit longer than usual. In real life that might mean feeling jittery, a racing heart, or trouble sleeping. The acetaminophen, codeine, and salicylamide pieces aren't the main concern with this particular interaction.
Now, the honest caveat: this is only seen in test-tube research, never confirmed in people, so it's mostly theoretical. Brushing on a vapor rub or sniffing eucalyptus is very unlikely to matter. If you're swallowing concentrated eucalyptus products, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
- Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 PubMed
CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES
2 of 2Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP3A4, although this has not been reported in humans.
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.
Here's the gist for your combination pill (which includes codeine plus acetaminophen, caffeine, and salicylamide). Lab and animal studies hint that eucalyptus oil might slow down an enzyme called CYP3A4, which helps clear part of this medicine. If that happens, levels could creep up a bit. With the codeine piece, you might notice more drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, or feeling foggy.
That said, this is only a theoretical concern from test-tube work, never actually seen in people, so I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Smelling eucalyptus in a vapor rub or lozenge is very unlikely to matter. Just don't swallow the oil, and check with your pharmacist or doctor before mixing concentrated supplement doses.
- Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 PubMed
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- 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.
- 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.
Eucalyptus Also Interacts With Other Medications
Eucalyptus has 877 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide
This page covers Eucalyptus only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide page lists 303 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Ephedra (major).
By severity: 15 major · 244 moderate · 44 minor.
Open the Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interaction page
Taking Eucalyptus as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 216 real supplement products containing Eucalyptus, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Eucalyptus. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide too, on top of Eucalyptus — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Eucalyptus and Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide 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.
#363 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,334 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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.
About Eucalyptus
What is Eucalyptus?
- Cough and chest congestion
- Colds and flu symptoms
- Stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Minor muscle and joint aches
- Aromatherapy
Eucalyptus is best known for its strong-smelling oil used in vapor rubs, inhalants, and lozenges to ease coughs and congestion. It may provide mild, short-term relief of cold symptoms, but the oil is toxic if swallowed and must never be taken by mouth undiluted. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially in children, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding.
Other Drugs & Eucalyptus
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Eucalyptus — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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877 interactions
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- Doxorubicin ›
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- Indomethacin ›
- Insulin (human) ›
- Miconazole ›
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Showing 60 of 877 moderate interactions — see all 877 on the Eucalyptus page.
No interaction 1,952 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Eucalyptus against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Levothyroxine ›
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- Duloxetine ›
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- Cyclopentolate ›
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- Cephalexin ›
- Mannitol ›
- Roxithromycin ›
- Pegunigalsidase Alfa-iwxj ›
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine ›
- Daptomycin ›
- Hexobarbitone ›
- Dexmethylphenidate ›
- Levothyroxine Sodium ›
- Levetiracetam ›
- Mitomycin ›
- Factor 7a ›
- Minoxidil ›
- Thyroid Hormone ›
- Cefaclor ›
- Carbidopa, Levodopa ›
- Ezetimibe ›
- Levodopa ›
- Vancomycin ›
- Phenylephrine ›
- Spironolactone ›
- Venlafaxine ›
- Dirithromycin ›
- Lenvatinib ›
- Procainamide ›
- Azelaic Acid ›
- Phentermine, Topiramate ›
- Bentoquatam ›
- Codeine Sulfate ›
- Digoxin ›
- Hydroxychloroquine ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,952 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Eucalyptus list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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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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Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide Is Linked to Lower Levels of 2 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Eucalyptus — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Eucalyptus and Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide Together: Common Questions
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