Drug & supplement interaction

Gras + Imiquimod

Imiquimod brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Gras and Imiquimod 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.

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Interaction report

Gras and Imiquimod

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 Imiquimod and Gras 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 Gras at all — not against Imiquimod, 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.

Gras safety at a glance

Gras overall Not established We cannot confirm what "Gras" is, so its safety is unknown.
Pregnancy Avoid Because the product is unidentified, avoid it during pregnancy unless a doctor confirms it is safe.
Breastfeeding Avoid With no reliable information, avoid it while breastfeeding unless cleared by your doctor.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Imiquimod and Gras? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Imiquimod’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Gras. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Imiquimod’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. One of them is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • Back pain
  • Fever
  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Imiquimod. Read the label on DailyMed › Gras’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Gras side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Gras has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Imiquimod

This page covers Gras only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Imiquimod page lists 3 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso) (moderate), Turpentine Oil (moderate) and Alchemilla (minor).

By severity: 2 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Imiquimod page

“Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma) is a cream for warts, precancerous spots, and certain skin cancers, and its supplement list is short and workable for most people. Only 3 ingredients are on file, none rated major, and all involve products applied to the skin rather than swallowed.”

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How much people look this up

Where Gras and Imiquimod 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 Gras
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Imiquimod
Steady interest

#1,982 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Gras is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Gras reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Gras and Imiquimod records this page draws on were last updated June 20, 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Gras

What is Gras?

We could not find reliable information about a dietary supplement or herb called "Gras." The name may be a misspelling, a brand name, or a local/regional term, so we cannot confirm what it is, what it does, or whether it is safe. Please double-check the name with your pharmacist or the product label before using it.

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Gras is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Gras record says about it on its own.

Gras: dosing

There is no established or recommended dose for "Gras" because the product cannot be reliably identified. We will not guess an amount. If you have a labeled product, follow the manufacturer's instructions only after confirming the actual ingredient with a pharmacist or doctor.

From our Gras monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Gras monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Imiquimod Topical

What Is Imiquimod Topical Used For?

Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma

Imiquimod cream is used to treat three skin conditions in adults: actinic keratoses (rough, scaly patches on the skin caused by sun damage) on the face or scalp; superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) on the trunk, neck, or limbs when surgery is not the best option; and external genital and perianal warts (condyloma acuminata) in patients 12 years and older.

It is not effective for molluscum contagiosum in children ages 2–12, and it has not been proven safe or effective in people with weakened immune systems. It should not be used for warts inside the urethra, vagina, cervix, rectum, or anal canal.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Imiquimod

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Erythema 183 reports
Fatigue 179 reports
Nausea 114 reports
Influenza like illness 102 reports
Application site erythema 100 reports
See full Imiquimod Topical drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Gras

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

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0Minor
2,829No known interaction
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Gras References

The 3 sources that drive our Gras monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Gras is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Dietary and Herbal Supplements — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source
  3. Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source

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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Gras and Imiquimod Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Gras with Imiquimod?
We do not list a known interaction between Gras and Imiquimod. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Imiquimod interact with any supplements?
Yes. Imiquimod has documented interactions with 3 supplements in our database — Gras is not one of them. The Imiquimod interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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