Drug & supplement interaction

Hemp + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd

Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd brand names: Acedoval, Dovacet.

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

Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd falls into 3 drug categories that Hemp can interact with; the most serious is rated minor. Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions3
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Hemp and Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd

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

Why Are There 3 Interactions?

Hemp interacts with whole categories of medication. Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Hemp in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Minor).

Minor

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

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Why this applies to Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd

Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Hemp interacts with.

Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In animal research, hemp seed at 5% of the diet inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. However, in human research, taking hemp seed oil 2 grams daily for 12 weeks does not inhibit the aggregation of platelets in vitro.
Severity Minor 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 combination product contains aspirin, which already thins the blood a bit by making your platelets less sticky. The idea here is that hemp might nudge things in the same direction, so in theory you could see a touch more bleeding risk. That could show up as easier bruising, nosebleeds, or bleeding gums.

Here's the reassuring part: this concern comes mostly from lab and animal studies, not real-world human use. In fact, one human study using hemp seed oil at 2 grams a day for 12 weeks did not affect platelets. Everyday food amounts of hemp seeds are very unlikely to matter. If you take hemp supplements regularly alongside this medicine, just mention it to your pharmacist or doctor to be safe.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Kaul N, Kreml R, Austria JA, et al. A comparison of fish oil, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil supplementation on selected parameters of cardiovascular health in healthy volunteers. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27:51-8. PubMed
  2. Richard MN, Ganguly R, Steigerwald SN, Al-Khalifa A, Pierce GN. Dietary hempseed reduces platelet aggregation. J Thromb Haemost. 2007;5(2):424-5. PubMed
Minor

CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES

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Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Severity Minor 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 gist for this combo pill, which blends aspirin, caffeine, and Dover's powder (an older mix containing a touch of opium and ipecac). The caffeine part is the piece that matters here. Caffeine is cleared by a liver enzyme called CYP1A2, and lab studies hint that hemp might speed that enzyme up a bit. In theory, that could clear caffeine a little faster, so you might notice less of its usual perk and possibly slightly more grogginess.

Honestly, this is very weak evidence, just test-tube and animal data, and it's rated minor. Food amounts of hemp seeds or oil are unlikely to cause any real problem. If you take this medication regularly and want peace of mind, check with your pharmacist before adding concentrated hemp supplements.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
Minor

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

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Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Severity Minor 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 combination product blends aspirin (a pain and fever reliever), caffeine (a mild stimulant), and Dover's powder (which contains a small amount of opium plus ipecac). The concern on file is that hemp, at least in lab dishes, may speed up a liver enzyme called CYP3A4. If hemp nudged that enzyme along in real life, it could clear some of these ingredients a bit faster, possibly making them feel slightly less effective.

Here's my honest take: this is a theoretical, lab-only finding rated as minor. Food amounts of hemp seeds or hemp oil almost certainly won't change how your medicine works. I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Still, if you plan to use concentrated hemp supplements regularly, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist to be safe.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. 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

Hemp Also Interacts With Other Medications

Hemp has 41 moderate, 896 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 41 Minor 896 No known interaction 1,893 (incl. Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd

This page covers Hemp only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd page lists 347 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Ephedra (major).

By severity: 13 major · 285 moderate · 49 minor.

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

We hold 720 real supplement products containing Hemp, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Hemp. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd too, on top of Hemp — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Hemp and Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd 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 Hemp
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd
Top half

#1,397 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 Hemp

What is Hemp?

Hemp
  • Plant-based protein source
  • Heart health support
  • Skin and hair health
  • Reducing inflammation
  • General nutrition (omega fatty acids)

Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for most people as part of the diet. While the nutrition is real, strong human evidence that hemp supplements treat specific medical conditions is limited. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using hemp products for a health concern, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

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

0Major
41Moderate
896Minor
1,892No known interaction
41 Moderate 896 Minor 1,892 No interaction
Moderate

41 interactions

Minor

896 interactions

Showing 60 of 896 minor interactions — see all 896 on the Hemp page.

No interaction 1,892 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,892 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hemp list.

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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 Hemp and Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd Together: Common Questions

Can you take Hemp with Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 3 interactions listed for Hemp and Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd?
Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd belongs to more than one drug category, and Hemp 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 Hemp and Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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