Drug & supplement interaction

Indigo Pulchra + Tretinoin

Tretinoin brand names: Vesanoid, Retin-A, Renova, Altreno.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Tretinoin states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin

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 Tretinoin 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 Tretinoin and Indigo Pulchra? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Tretinoin

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Tretinoin is filed under 5 classifications — including retinoids, cytochrome p450 2c8 (cyp2c8) substrates, topical drugs. Indigo Pulchra has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (moderate) — and none of Tretinoin’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 — Tretinoin isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 86 No known interaction 2,744 (incl. Tretinoin)
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What to actually watch for

What Tretinoin’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 Tretinoin’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.

  • Wheezing Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on
  • Liver problems Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 34 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 Tretinoin. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 8,580 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Tretinoin that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. 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.

How to take them

Some Tretinoin Products Have a Food Rule — Indigo Pulchra Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Tretinoin says to take it with food. If you take Indigo Pulchra on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Tretinoin with a meal where the label says to.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Tretinoin products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

Take tretinoin capsules with a meal.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Tretinoin — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tretinoin

This page covers Indigo Pulchra only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tretinoin page lists 52 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Vitamin A (major), African Wild Potato (moderate), Alfalfa (moderate) and Angelica Archangelica (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 37 moderate · 13 minor.

Open the Tretinoin interaction page

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 Tretinoin, 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 Tretinoin 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

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

29 days ago today
Medication Tretinoin
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.

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 20, 2026. The Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin 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 Tretinoin

What Is Tretinoin Used For?

Brand names: Vesanoid, Retin-A, Renova, Altreno

Tretinoin cream 0.02% is approved to help lessen the look of fine facial wrinkles in people who also follow a comprehensive skin care and sun-avoidance program — including daily sunscreen, protective clothing, and moisturizers.

It's important to know what tretinoin does not do: it will not erase wrinkles, reverse sun damage, repair deeply weathered skin, or restore younger-looking skin. It has also not been shown to help with coarse or deep wrinkles, rough skin texture, dark spots, or sagging skin.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Tretinoin

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.

Vomiting 498 reports
Rash 477 reports
Nausea 453 reports
Headache 434 reports
Diarrhea 414 reports
See full Tretinoin 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
86 Moderate 2,743 No 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

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,743 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Indigo Pulchra list.

See the full Indigo Pulchra interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tretinoin, ranked by severity
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 Tretinoin Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Indigo Pulchra with Tretinoin?
We do not list a known interaction between Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin. 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.
Should I take Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Tretinoin says to take it with food. If you take Indigo Pulchra on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Tretinoin with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Tretinoin products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Indigo Pulchra and Tretinoin combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Tretinoin is filed under 5 classifications, and Indigo Pulchra has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Tretinoin'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 — Tretinoin 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 Tretinoin interact with any supplements?
Yes. Tretinoin has documented interactions with 52 supplements in our database — Indigo Pulchra is not one of them. The Tretinoin interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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