Drug & supplement interaction

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract + Tralokinumab-ldrm

Tralokinumab-ldrm brand name: Adbry.

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

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract has a moderate interaction with Tralokinumab-ldrm. Theoretically, fermented wheat germ extract might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract and Tralokinumab-ldrm

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

Moderate

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Tralokinumab-ldrm

Tralokinumab-ldrm falls under IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS — the group Fermented Wheat Germ Extract interacts with.

Theoretically, fermented wheat germ extract might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Animal research suggests that fermented wheat germ extract can stimulate immune function.
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 thinking behind pairing fermented wheat germ extract with Adbry (tralokinumab). Adbry is an injected antibody that calms down a specific part of your immune system (it blocks interleukin-13) to ease eczema. Fermented wheat germ extract, on the other hand, has been shown in animal studies to nudge the immune system to be more active. So in theory, the two could work against each other, and that might leave your eczema less controlled, meaning more dryness, itching, and flare-ups.

I want to be honest with you: this is a theoretical concern based on how things work in the lab, not proven in people. Still, since you're paying good money for a biologic to settle your skin, it's worth a quick chat with your dermatologist or pharmacist before adding this supplement.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
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  2. Sukkar SG, Rossi E. Oxidative stress and nutritional prevention in autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Autoimmun Rev 2004;3(3):199-206. PubMed
  3. Ehrenfeld M, Blank M, Shoenfeld Y, Hidvegi M. AVEMAR (a new benzoquinone-containing natural product) administration interferes with the Th2 response in experimental SLE and promotes amelioration of the disease. Lupus 2001;10(9):622-627. PubMed
  4. Gidali J, Hidvégi M, Fehér I, et al. The effect of Avemar treatment on the regeneration of leukocytes, thrombocytes and reticulocytes in sublethally irradiated or cyclophosphamide treated mice. First Congress of the Hungarian Society of Clinical Oncology,
  5. Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed

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

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract Also Interacts With Other Medications

Fermented Wheat Germ Extract has 302 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Tralokinumab-ldrm one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 302 No known interaction 2,528 (incl. Tralokinumab-ldrm)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tralokinumab-ldrm

This page covers Fermented Wheat Germ Extract only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tralokinumab-ldrm page lists 53 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate), Alfalfa (moderate), American Ginseng (moderate), Andrographis (moderate) and Ashwagandha (moderate).

By severity: 52 moderate · 1 minor.

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How much people look this up

Where Fermented Wheat Germ Extract and Tralokinumab-ldrm 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 Fermented Wheat Germ Extract
Steady interest

#1,384 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Tralokinumab-ldrm
Steady interest

#1,955 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 Fermented Wheat Germ Extract

What is Fermented Wheat Germ Extract?

  • Cancer supportive care (as a complementary product)
  • Immune support
  • General wellness during cancer treatment
  • Antioxidant support
  • Fatigue during illness

Fermented wheat germ extract is a supplement made by fermenting wheat germ with yeast, and it is most often marketed for people going through cancer treatment. While some early research and a few small studies are interesting, the overall evidence is limited and far from conclusive, so it should never replace standard medical care. Talk with your oncologist or pharmacist before using it, since it is a supplement and not an approved treatment.

Read the full Fermented Wheat Germ Extract monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tralokinumab-ldrm injection

What Is Tralokinumab-ldrm injection Used For?

Brand name: Adbry

Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm) is used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis — the type of eczema that causes intense itching, rash, and skin inflammation — in adults and in adolescents 12 years of age and older. It is used when prescription topical (applied to the skin) therapies have not controlled the disease adequately, or when those therapies are not a good option.

Adbry can be used on its own or alongside topical corticosteroids (steroid creams or ointments). Topical calcineurin inhibitors (a different type of skin treatment) may be added for sensitive areas like the face, neck, or skin folds.

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Other Drugs & Fermented Wheat Germ Extract

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

0Major
302Moderate
0Minor
2,527No known interaction
302 Moderate 2,527 No interaction
Moderate

302 interactions

Showing 60 of 302 moderate interactions — see all 302 on the Fermented Wheat Germ Extract page.

No interaction 2,527 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,527 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Fermented Wheat Germ Extract list.

See the full Fermented Wheat Germ Extract interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tralokinumab-ldrm, 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.

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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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Taking Fermented Wheat Germ Extract and Tralokinumab-ldrm Together: Common Questions

Can you take Fermented Wheat Germ Extract with Tralokinumab-ldrm?
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 Fermented Wheat Germ Extract and Tralokinumab-ldrm 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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