Drug & supplement interaction

Moringa + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine

Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine brand name: Dimetapp Cold and Flu.

Minor Interaction
The bottom line Minor

Moringa has a minor interaction with Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine. Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Moringa and Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine

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

Minor

CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine

Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES — the group Moringa interacts with.

Theoretically, moringa might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that moringa extract 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 with this combo medicine (which pairs acetaminophen for aches and fever, brompheniramine for sneezing and a runny nose, and phenylpropanolamine as a decongestant). Lab studies suggest moringa may speed up a liver enzyme called CYP1A2. In theory, that could cause your body to clear these medicines a little faster, which might make them feel slightly less effective. None of these are activated by that enzyme, so this isn't a prodrug situation.

The honest truth is this is theoretical and only comes from test-tube research, not from people. The food amount of moringa in cooking is very unlikely to matter. If you take concentrated moringa supplements regularly, it's worth a quick word with your pharmacist or doctor.

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

Moringa Also Interacts With Other Medications

Moringa has 717 moderate, 151 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine

This page covers Moringa only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine page lists 216 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), Ephedra (major) and Peyote (major).

By severity: 9 major · 168 moderate · 39 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine page

“This combination cold medicine deserves real care around supplements, mainly because of the decongestant it contains. Phenylpropanolamine, one of the three ingredients in Dimetapp Cold and Flu (alongside acetaminophen and brompheniramine), is a stimulant, and the most serious entries here are herbs like ephedra that push heart rate and…”

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

We hold 738 real supplement products containing Moringa, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Moringa. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine too, on top of Moringa — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Moringa and Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine 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 Moringa
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine
Top half

#1,063 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 Moringa

What is Moringa?

  • Nutritional supplement
  • Blood sugar support
  • Cholesterol support
  • Inflammation
  • Skin conditions

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common. Early research hints at possible benefits for blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation, but the human evidence is limited and not strong enough to recommend it as a treatment. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using moringa, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

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

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

0Major
717Moderate
151Minor
1,961No known interaction
Moderate

717 interactions

Showing 60 of 717 moderate interactions — see all 717 on the Moringa page.

Minor

151 interactions

Showing 60 of 151 minor interactions — see all 151 on the Moringa page.

No interaction 1,961 drugs checked — show the list
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 Moringa and Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Moringa with Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine?
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.
How serious is the Moringa and Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine 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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