Drug & supplement interaction

Grape + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine

Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine brand names: Parafon Forte C8, Acetazone Forte C8.

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

Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls into 3 drug categories that Grape can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions3
EvidenceB
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Interaction report

Grape and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine

These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 3 Interactions?

Grape interacts with whole categories of medication. Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Grape in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES

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Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine

Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES — the group Grape interacts with.

Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that ingestion of 200 mL of grape juice decreases phenacetin plasma levels. This is thought to be due to induction of CYP1A2.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence B

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

This combination pill mixes a pain reliever (acetaminophen), a muscle relaxer (chlorzoxazone), and an opioid (codeine). The note on file is about grape juice possibly speeding up a liver enzyme called CYP1A2. Honestly, this is mostly theoretical and comes from one small study using a different drug, so for your medicine the real-world effect is likely small.

If anything, faster enzyme activity could nudge levels of an affected ingredient a little lower, which might mean slightly less effect. Codeine itself is actually a prodrug activated by a separate enzyme (CYP2D6), so grape shouldn't change its pain relief much. Eating grapes as food is no concern. Before adding a concentrated grape supplement, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Xiao Dong S, Zhi Ping Z, Zhong Xiao W, et al. Possible enhancement of the first-pass metabolism of phenacetin by ingestion of grape juice in Chinese subjects. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1999;48:638-40. PubMed
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES

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Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, grape seed extract may increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape seed extract might inhibit CYP2D6 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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 a wrinkle worth knowing about this combo pill. The codeine part is actually a prodrug, meaning your body has to convert it (using an enzyme called CYP2D6) into morphine before it does much for pain. Lab studies hint that concentrated grape seed extract might slow that same enzyme down. If that happened, less codeine would turn into morphine, so you could get weaker pain relief rather than more side effects.

I want to be honest about the strength here: this is only test-tube evidence and has never actually been seen in real people. Eating grapes won't matter. A daily grape seed supplement is a different story, so if you're considering one, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Nishikawa, M., Ariyoshi, N., Kotani, A., Ishii, I., Nakamura, H., Nakasa, H., Ida, M., Nakamura, H., Kimura, N., Kimura, M., Hasegawa, A., Kusu, F., Ohmori, S., Nakazawa, K., and Kitada, M. Effects of continuous ingestion of green tea or grape seed extra
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) SUBSTRATES

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Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
In vitro and animal research suggests that grape seed proanthocyanidin extract inhibits CYP2E1 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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

This combo pill has three parts, and the piece that matters here is the muscle relaxer chlorzoxazone, which your liver clears using an enzyme called CYP2E1. In lab and animal studies, concentrated grape seed extract appears to slow that enzyme down. If that held true in people, chlorzoxazone could build up a bit, which might mean more drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness than usual.

Here's the reassuring part: this has only been seen in test tubes and animals, never confirmed in humans, so it's a theoretical concern. Eating grapes or drinking grape juice is very unlikely to matter; a daily concentrated grape seed supplement is the real question. Before adding one, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Ray, S. D., Parikh, H., Hickey, E., Bagchi, M., and Bagchi, D. Differential effects of IH636 grape seed proanthocyanidin extract and a DNA repair modulator 4-aminobenzamide on liver microsomal cytochrome 4502E1-dependent aniline hydroxylation. Mol Cell B 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

Grape Also Interacts With Other Medications

Grape has 867 moderate, 42 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 867 Minor 42 No known interaction 1,921 (incl. Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine

This page covers Grape only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine page lists 246 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 Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major).

By severity: 10 major · 196 moderate · 40 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine page

“A muscle relaxant, an opioid, and acetaminophen travel together in Parafon Forte C8 (acetaminophen, chlorzoxazone, codeine), and that combination demands genuine care before adding any supplement. Of the 246 ingredients on file, 78 pile sedation onto a formula that already contains two sedating drugs, and that group accounts for most o…”

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

We hold 8,053 real supplement products containing Grape, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Grape. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine too, on top of Grape — 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 Grape and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine 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 Grape
Top 5%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine
Steady interest

#1,790 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 Grape

What is Grape?

Grape
  • Antioxidant support
  • Heart and circulation health
  • Vein problems (such as varicose veins)
  • Eye health
  • General anti-inflammatory support

Grapes and grape products like grape seed extract contain antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and proanthocyanidins that may support heart and blood vessel health. While the food is healthy and generally safe, the supplement evidence for treating specific conditions is mostly limited or preliminary. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting a grape supplement.

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Other Drugs & Grape

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

0Major
867Moderate
42Minor
1,920No known interaction
867 Moderate 42 Minor 1,920 No interaction
Moderate

867 interactions

Showing 60 of 867 moderate interactions — see all 867 on the Grape page.

Minor

42 interactions

No interaction 1,920 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,920 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Grape list.

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See every supplement checked against Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine, 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.

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.

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Taking Grape and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Grape with Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine?
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.
Why are there 3 interactions listed for Grape and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine?
Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine belongs to more than one drug category, and Grape interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Grape and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine 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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