Frankincense + Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
Glycerol Phenylbutyrate brand name: Ravicti.
We found no known interaction between Frankincense and Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Glycerol Phenylbutyrate states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Frankincense and Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
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 Glycerol Phenylbutyrate and Frankincense 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 Frankincense at all — not against Glycerol Phenylbutyrate, 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.
Frankincense safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Glycerol Phenylbutyrate Products Have a Food Rule — Frankincense Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Glycerol Phenylbutyrate says to take it with food. If you take Frankincense on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Glycerol Phenylbutyrate with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Glycerol Phenylbutyrate products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
Instruct patients to take glycerol phenylbutyrate oral liquid with food or formula and to administer directly into the mouth via oral syringe.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Glycerol Phenylbutyrate — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
This page covers Frankincense only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Glycerol Phenylbutyrate page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Glycerol Phenylbutyrate page
“Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate) pulls ammonia out of the blood in people with urea cycle disorders, so a dose that never gets absorbed is not a small problem, it can let ammonia climb toward dangerous levels. That is why this list deserves real attention even though it is short.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Frankincense as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 56 real supplement products containing Frankincense, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Frankincense. Even though Frankincense itself has no known interaction with Glycerol Phenylbutyrate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Frankincense and Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 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.
#562 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#280 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.
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. See every Frankincense reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Frankincense and Glycerol Phenylbutyrate records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
About Frankincense
What is Frankincense?
- Joint pain and osteoarthritis
- Inflammation
- Digestive complaints
- Asthma and breathing problems
- Calming aromatherapy
Frankincense is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree and is best known for its boswellic acids, which may help with inflammation and joint pain. Early research is promising for conditions like osteoarthritis, but the evidence is still limited and dosing is not standardized. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Boswellia serrata · Burseraceae · Oleo-gum-resin from the tree bark; essential oil distilled from the resin · Capsules and tablets (often standardized Boswellia extract), resin, essential oil for aromatherapy, topical creams
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Frankincense is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Frankincense record says about it on its own.
Frankincense: dosing
There is no official, standardized dose of frankincense. Studies have used different Boswellia extracts standardized to varying amounts of boswellic acids, so it is hard to compare products directly.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and choose a reputable brand that lists its boswellic acid content. Essential oils are for inhalation or diluted topical use only and should never be taken by mouth.
From our Frankincense monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
What Is Glycerol Phenylbutyrate Used For?
Brand name: Ravicti
Glycerol phenylbutyrate oral liquid — available as the brand Ravicti and as a generic — is used for the long-term (chronic) management of urea cycle disorders (UCDs). UCDs are rare inherited conditions where the body cannot properly convert ammonia into urea, causing toxic ammonia levels to build up in the blood and brain.
It is used in patients whose ammonia cannot be controlled by a low-protein diet and/or amino acid supplements alone. It must always be used alongside dietary protein restriction and, in some cases, additional dietary supplements such as essential amino acids, arginine, or citrulline. It is not for treating a sudden, severe spike in ammonia (acute hyperammonemia), and its safety and effectiveness for N-acetylglutamate synthase (NAGS) deficiency have not been established.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,358 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Frankincense
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Frankincense — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Frankincense against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
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- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Testosterone ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
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- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Docusate ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Prednisone ›
- Semaglutide ›
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- Propranolol ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Bupropion ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Buspirone ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Letrozole ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Frankincense list.
Frankincense References
The 2 references that drive our Frankincense monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Acebo, E., Raton, J. A., Sautua, S., Eizaguirre, X., Trebol, I., and Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia serrata extract in a naturopathic cream. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):91-92.
- Buonomo M, Hylwa S. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil. Contact Dermatitis 2021;85(4):465-467.
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.
Taking Frankincense and Glycerol Phenylbutyrate Together: Common Questions
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