Drug & supplement interaction

Galbanum + Tobutamide

Tobutamide brand name: Mobenol.

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

Galbanum has a moderate interaction with Tobutamide. Theoretically, taking galbanum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Galbanum and Tobutamide

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

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

Why this applies to Tobutamide

Tobutamide falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Galbanum interacts with.

Theoretically, taking galbanum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In an animal diabetic model, galbanum resin reduces levels of fasting blood glucose at doses of 100 mg/kg, but not 400 mg/kg. This has not been shown in human research.
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 situation with Tolbutamide (Mobenol). It's a sulfonylurea, meaning it works by pushing your pancreas to release more insulin, which lowers your blood sugar. Galbanum, in one animal study, also nudged fasting blood sugar a little lower. So the theory is that stacking the two together could lower your blood sugar a bit more than expected, raising the chance of hypoglycemia.

That said, this is very weak evidence, just lab and animal data, and it hasn't been shown in people. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, but it's worth knowing the signs of a low: shakiness, sweating, dizziness, confusion, or feeling suddenly hungry. If you're using galbanum regularly, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor so they can keep an eye on your numbers.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Jalili-Nik M, Soukhtanloo M, Javanshir S, et al. Effects of ethanolic extract of Ferula gummosa oleo-resin in a rat model of streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Res Pharm Sci 2019;14(2):138-145. 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

Galbanum Also Interacts With Other Medications

Galbanum has 85 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Tobutamide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 85 No known interaction 2,745 (incl. Tobutamide)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tobutamide

This page covers Galbanum only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tobutamide page lists 256 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Agaricus Mushroom (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 215 moderate · 39 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tobutamide page

“Long as this list is, it mostly tells one story, and with Tobutamide (Mobenol), a sulfonylurea that lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, that story deserves genuine care. Most of the 215 moderate entries add to the drug's effect and invite hypoglycemia, the shaky, sweaty, sometimes dangerous low.”

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

We hold 14 real supplement products containing Galbanum, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Galbanum. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Tobutamide too, on top of Galbanum — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Galbanum and Tobutamide 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 Galbanum
Steady interest

#1,146 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Tobutamide
Steady interest

#2,180 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 Galbanum

What is Galbanum?

  • Aromatherapy and fragrance
  • Digestive complaints
  • Coughs and chest congestion
  • Skin and wound care (traditional)
  • Antimicrobial (traditional)

Galbanum is an aromatic gum resin from a Ferula plant, used mostly in perfumes, incense, and traditional remedies. There is very little solid human research to support any medical use, so it is best thought of as a fragrance and folk remedy rather than a proven treatment. If you want to use it for health reasons, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Read the full Galbanum monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Galbanum

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

0Major
85Moderate
0Minor
2,744No known interaction
85 Moderate 2,744 No interaction
Moderate

85 interactions

Showing 60 of 85 moderate interactions — see all 85 on the Galbanum page.

No interaction 2,744 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,744 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Galbanum list.

See the full Galbanum interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tobutamide, 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 Galbanum and Tobutamide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Galbanum with Tobutamide?
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 Galbanum and Tobutamide 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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