Drug & supplement interaction

Hedge Mustard + Casanthranol, Docusate

Casanthranol, Docusate brand name: Doxidan.

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

Hedge Mustard has a moderate interaction with Casanthranol, Docusate. Theoretically, taking hedge mustard with stimulant laxatives might increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Hedge Mustard and Casanthranol, Docusate

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

Moderate

STIMULANT LAXATIVES

Why this applies to Casanthranol, Docusate

Casanthranol, Docusate falls under STIMULANT LAXATIVES — the group Hedge Mustard interacts with.

Theoretically, taking hedge mustard with stimulant laxatives might increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity.

The flowering above ground parts of hedge mustard contain cardioactive glycosides. Theoretically, overuse or misuse of stimulant laxatives may increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion.
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 thing to understand about Doxidan: the casanthranol part is a stimulant laxative, and using stimulant laxatives too often or for too long can flush out potassium from your body. Hedge mustard is interesting because its flowering parts contain natural cardioactive glycosides, plant chemicals that act a bit like heart medicines. When potassium runs low, those heart-active compounds can hit harder, raising the theoretical risk of toxicity (think irregular heartbeat, nausea, or feeling weak and woozy).

I want to be honest that this concern is theoretical, based on how the chemistry could line up rather than real-world reports. The bigger takeaway is to avoid overusing stimulant laxatives. If you regularly take Doxidan and want to try hedge mustard, run it past your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

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

Hedge Mustard Also Interacts With Other Medications

Hedge Mustard has 132 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Casanthranol, Docusate one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 132 No known interaction 2,698 (incl. Casanthranol, Docusate)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Casanthranol, Docusate

This page covers Hedge Mustard only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Casanthranol, Docusate page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Jalap (major), Oleander (major), Alder Buckthorn (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 34 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Casanthranol, Docusate page

“Doxidan (casanthranol with docusate) treats constipation, and its users are often the very people eyeing the herbal laxative aisle for extra relief. That is where the risk concentrates.”

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How much people look this up

Where Hedge Mustard and Casanthranol, Docusate 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 Hedge Mustard
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Casanthranol, Docusate
Top 10%

#164 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 Hedge Mustard

What is Hedge Mustard?

  • Hoarseness and voice loss
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Mild laryngitis
  • Throat irritation

Hedge mustard is a traditional European herb long nicknamed the 'singer's plant' because it was used to soothe hoarseness and sore throats. Solid scientific evidence for these uses is very limited, so it is best seen as a folk remedy rather than a proven treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Hedge Mustard monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Hedge Mustard

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

0Major
132Moderate
0Minor
2,697No known interaction
132 Moderate 2,697 No interaction
Moderate

132 interactions

Showing 60 of 132 moderate interactions — see all 132 on the Hedge Mustard page.

No interaction 2,697 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,697 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hedge Mustard list.

See the full Hedge Mustard interactions page
See every supplement checked against Casanthranol, Docusate, 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 Hedge Mustard and Casanthranol, Docusate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Hedge Mustard with Casanthranol, Docusate?
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 Hedge Mustard and Casanthranol, Docusate 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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