Drug & supplement interaction

Jalap + Neratinib Maleate

Neratinib Maleate brand name: Nerlynx.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Jalap and Neratinib Maleate 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 Neratinib Maleate states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Jalap and Neratinib Maleate

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 Neratinib Maleate and Jalap 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.

Jalap safety at a glance

Jalap overall Use caution Jalap is a harsh purgative that can cause severe cramping and dehydration, so it is generally not recommended.
Pregnancy Avoid Strong laxatives like jalap may stimulate the gut and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Unsafe When used orally. Jalap can be a menstrual stimulant; avoid using. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Neratinib Maleate and Jalap? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Neratinib Maleate

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Neratinib Maleate is filed under 3 classifications — hepatotoxic drugs, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Jalap has documented interactions with 5 drug classes — the most serious being stimulant laxatives (major), digoxin (lanoxin) (moderate) and diuretic drugs (moderate) — and none of Neratinib Maleate’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

Jalap Does Interact With Other Medications

Jalap has 21 major, 78 moderate, 1 minor known drug interactions in our database — Neratinib Maleate 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 Neratinib Maleate’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Jalap. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Neratinib Maleate’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. 6 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Pain or burning when passing urine Worth acting on
  • Dehydration Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Liver problems Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • Diarrhea mentioned in 54.4% of FDA reports for Neratinib Maleate
  • Acne
  • Reduced appetite mentioned in 11.0% of FDA reports for Neratinib Maleate
  • Dry skin

Showing the 10 most notable of 26 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 Neratinib Maleate. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 2,294 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Neratinib Maleate that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Jalap’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Jalap side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Jalap has no side effects.

Special populations

Jalap in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Unsafe

When used orally. Jalap can be a menstrual stimulant; avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

How to take them

Some Neratinib Maleate Products Have a Food Rule — Jalap Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Neratinib Maleate says to take it with food. If you take Jalap on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Neratinib Maleate 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 Neratinib Maleate 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.

( 2.1 , 2.2 ) Extended adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer: 240 mg (6 tablets) given orally once daily, with food, continuously until disease recurrence or for up to one year.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Neratinib Maleate — 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 Neratinib Maleate

This page covers Jalap only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Neratinib Maleate page lists 168 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Grapefruit (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 6 major · 124 moderate · 38 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Neratinib Maleate page

“This list deserves a careful read, not a quick skim. Neratinib (Nerlynx) treats HER2-positive breast cancer, and 121 of the 168 supplements on file can raise or lower its blood level by acting on CYP3A4, the enzyme that clears it.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

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

We hold 4 real supplement products containing Jalap, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Jalap. Even though Jalap itself has no known interaction with Neratinib Maleate, 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 Jalap and Neratinib Maleate 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 Jalap
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Neratinib Maleate
Steady interest

#2,255 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 Jalap reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Jalap and Neratinib Maleate records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Jalap

What is Jalap?

  • Constipation
  • Strong laxative ('purgative') effect
  • Traditional remedy to 'clear out' the bowels
  • Historical use in folk medicine

Jalap is a powerful traditional laxative made from the root of a Mexican morning-glory plant. It is rarely used today because it can cause violent diarrhea, cramping, and dehydration, and safer laxatives are available. It is not recommended for routine self-treatment, and pregnant or breastfeeding people should avoid it.

Ipomoea purga · Convolvulaceae · Dried tuberous root (and the resin extracted from it) · Dried root powder, resin, tinctures, and historically as a component of laxative preparations

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

Jalap: dosing

There is no established, standardized modern dose for jalap, and it is not recommended for general use. Because the resin is so potent, even small differences in amount can cause harsh effects.If you encounter a product containing jalap, follow the product label exactly and do not exceed it.

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

Read the full Jalap monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Neratinib

What Is Neratinib Used For?

Brand name: Nerlynx

Nerlynx (neratinib) is used on its own as extended adjuvant treatment — meaning ongoing therapy after initial treatment is done — for adults with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer who have already completed trastuzumab-based therapy.

Nerlynx is also used in combination with another chemotherapy drug, capecitabine, for adults with advanced or metastatic (spread) HER2-positive breast cancer who have already received two or more prior HER2-targeted regimens in the metastatic setting.

See full Neratinib drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Jalap

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

21Major
78Moderate
1Minor
2,729No known interaction
Major

21 interactions

Moderate

78 interactions

Showing 60 of 78 moderate interactions — see all 78 on the Jalap page.

Minor

1 interaction

No interaction 2,729 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Jalap References

The 1 references that drive our Jalap 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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 Jalap and Neratinib Maleate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Jalap with Neratinib Maleate?
We do not list a known interaction between Jalap and Neratinib Maleate. 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 Jalap and Neratinib Maleate at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Neratinib Maleate says to take it with food. If you take Jalap on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Neratinib Maleate with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Neratinib Maleate products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Jalap and Neratinib Maleate combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Neratinib Maleate is filed under 3 classifications, and Jalap has documented interactions with 5 drug classes — none of Neratinib Maleate'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 Jalap interact with any other medications?
Yes. Jalap has 100 documented drug interactions in our database — Neratinib Maleate 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 Neratinib Maleate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Neratinib Maleate has documented interactions with 168 supplements in our database — Jalap is not one of them. The Neratinib Maleate 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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