Drug & supplement interaction

Indigo Pulchra + Olsalazine Sodium

Olsalazine Sodium brand name: Dipentum.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium 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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Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium

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 Olsalazine Sodium and Indigo Pulchra 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.

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.

Indigo Pulchra safety at a glance

Indigo Pulchra overall Not established We cannot verify what this product is, so its safety is unknown.
Pregnancy Avoid With no safety data, avoid use during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid With no safety data, avoid use while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Olsalazine Sodium and Indigo Pulchra? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Olsalazine Sodium

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Olsalazine Sodium is filed under a single classification — oral drugs. Indigo Pulchra has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (moderate) — and none of Olsalazine Sodium’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Indigo Pulchra Does Interact With Other Medications

Indigo Pulchra has 86 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Olsalazine Sodium isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

What Olsalazine Sodium’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Indigo Pulchra. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Olsalazine Sodium’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. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Kidney stones Worth acting on
  • Pain or burning when passing urine Worth acting on
  • Dehydration Worth acting on
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes Worth acting on
  • Wheezing Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A low platelet count Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 46 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Olsalazine Sodium

This page covers Indigo Pulchra only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Olsalazine Sodium page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Olsalazine Sodium page

“Olsalazine sodium (Dipentum) treats ulcerative colitis, and it only works if enough of the drug travels intact to the colon, so anything that binds it or interferes with its passage through the gut deserves real attention. All 17 supplement interactions on file involve absorption, and one carries a major rating: activated charcoal, whi…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

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

We hold 9 real supplement products containing Indigo Pulchra, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Indigo Pulchra. Even though Indigo Pulchra itself has no known interaction with Olsalazine Sodium, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium 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 Indigo Pulchra
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Olsalazine Sodium
Top half

#981 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.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Indigo Pulchra reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium 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 Indigo Pulchra

What is Indigo Pulchra?

Indigo Pulchra is not a plant or supplement that we can find in any reliable scientific or herbal reference. Because we cannot confirm what it is, what it contains, or whether it is safe, we cannot responsibly describe its uses or dosing. If you have a product with this name, talk to a pharmacist before using it.

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

Indigo Pulchra: dosing

There is no established or recommended dose for Indigo Pulchra because it is not a recognized supplement. We cannot suggest any amount as safe.

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

Read the full Indigo Pulchra monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Olsalazine

What Is Olsalazine Used For?

Brand name: Dipentum

Dipentum (olsalazine) is used to keep ulcerative colitis in remission — meaning it helps prevent the disease from flaring up again. It is specifically approved for adults who are intolerant of sulfasalazine, a related medication.

It is not a cure for ulcerative colitis, and it is not intended to treat an active flare. Your prescriber will determine whether it is right for your situation.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Olsalazine Sodium

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.

Colitis ulcerative 19 reports
Diarrhea 14 reports
Fatigue 9 reports
Pain in extremity 7 reports
Pruritus 7 reports
See full Olsalazine drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Indigo Pulchra

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

0Major
86Moderate
0Minor
2,743No known interaction
Moderate

86 interactions

Showing 60 of 86 moderate interactions — see all 86 on the Indigo Pulchra page.

No interaction 2,743 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Indigo Pulchra References

The 2 references that drive our Indigo Pulchra monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Tanko Y, Abdelaziz MM, Adelaiye AB, Fatihu MY, Musa KY. Effects of Hydromethanolic leaves extract of Indigofera pulchra on blood glucose levels of normoglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural
  2. Tanko Y, Mabrouk MA, Adelaiye AB, Fatihu MY, and Musa KY. Anti-diabetic and some haematological effects of ethylacetate and n-butanol fractions of Indigofera pulchra extract on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. J Endocrinol Diabetes. 2011; 2(1): 1-7.

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 Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Indigo Pulchra with Olsalazine Sodium?
We do not list a known interaction between Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium. 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.
How was the Indigo Pulchra and Olsalazine Sodium combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Olsalazine Sodium is filed under 1 classification, and Indigo Pulchra has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Olsalazine Sodium's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Indigo Pulchra interact with any other medications?
Yes. Indigo Pulchra has 86 documented drug interactions in our database — Olsalazine Sodium is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Olsalazine Sodium interact with any supplements?
Yes. Olsalazine Sodium has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Indigo Pulchra is not one of them. The Olsalazine Sodium interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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