Drug & supplement interaction

Moxibustion + Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine

Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine brand name: Atrohist Sprinkle.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Moxibustion and Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine 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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Moxibustion and Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine

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 Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine and Moxibustion in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Moxibustion alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Moxibustion at all — not against Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

Moxibustion is a treatment rather than something you take. Tell whoever provides it which medicines you use, and ask your prescriber whether it is appropriate for your health and treatment. 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.

Moxibustion safety at a glance

Moxibustion overall Use caution Generally considered low-risk with a trained practitioner, but burns, smoke, and skin reactions are possible.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used during pregnancy. While moxibustion has been used with apparent safety during pregnancy in most clinical studies, some clinical evidence suggests that... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Not established There is little specific safety information for breastfeeding, so caution is advised.

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 Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine and Moxibustion? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Moxibustion Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine. It is the side-effect record for Moxibustion on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Moxibustion, this list is the first place to look. 3 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Fainting Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Moxibustion administration may cause dizziness, fainting, fatigue, headaches, and hypersomnia in some patients.”

    Moxibustion · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in fatigue.

    6 sources cited
    1. 29754. Li B, Chai H, Du YH, et al. [Evaluation of therapeutic effect and safety for clinical randomized and controlled trials of treatment of acne with acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2009;29(3):247-51.
    2. 29838. Yu L, Zhang Y, Chen C, et al. [Meta-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture for asthma]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(9):787-92.
    3. 29896. Lee MS, Shin BC, Ernst E. Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008;47(12):1747-53. PubMed
    4. 88310. Park JJ, Kang M, Shin S, et al. Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine in Korea. J Altern Complement Med 2010;16(2):193-8. PubMed
    5. 88311. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed
    6. 96047. Choi TY, Lee MS, Kim JI, Zaslawski C. Moxibustion for the treatment of osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas. 2017;100:33-48. PubMed
  • Wheezing Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Moxibustion administration may cause respiratory discomfort in some patients due to the smoke involved with moxibustion. Moxibustion smoke may also cause asthma exacerbations in some patients with asthma. However, some clinical research suggests that moxibustion treatment might reduce symptoms of asthma.”

    Moxibustion · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in asthma.

    4 sources cited
    1. 29890. van den Berg I, Bosch JL, Jacobs B, et al. Effectiveness of acupuncture-type interventions versus expectant management to correct breech presentation: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2008;16(2):92-100. PubMed
    2. 88311. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed
    3. 88313. Ogata M, Kitamura O, Kubo S, Nakasono I. An asthmatic death while under Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1992;13(4):338-41. PubMed
    4. 96053. Xiong J, Liu Z, Chen R, Xie D, Chi Z, Zhang B. Effectiveness and safety of heat-sensitive moxibustion on bronchial asthma: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials. J Tradit Chin Med. 2014;34(4):392-400. PubMed
  • Liver problems / A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Moxibustion administration has been associated with fever and infections such as cellulitis, hepatitis C, and severe septic shock secondary to necrotizing fasciitis.”

    Moxibustion · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hepatitis.

    5 sources cited
    1. 29754. Li B, Chai H, Du YH, et al. [Evaluation of therapeutic effect and safety for clinical randomized and controlled trials of treatment of acne with acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2009;29(3):247-51.
    2. 29838. Yu L, Zhang Y, Chen C, et al. [Meta-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture for asthma]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(9):787-92.
    3. 88311. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed
    4. 88314. Chong Y, Lee HJ, Lee SY, et al. Pasteurella multocida infection of the calf in a patient who had moxa cautery treatment for degenerative arthritis. Yonsei Med J 1982;23(1):65-70.
    5. 106689. Singh H, Chetha AS, Shalikar H. Moxibustion-septic shock and necrotizing fasciitis. IDCases 2020;22:e00990. PubMed
  • Heartburn / Constipation Additional detail

    “Moxibustion administration may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, nausea, stomach tenderness and pressure, throat problems, and upset stomach.”

    Moxibustion · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.

    5 sources cited
    1. 29889. Vas J, Aranda JM, Nishishinya B, et al. Correction of nonvertex presentation with moxibustion: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201(3):241-59. PubMed
    2. 88310. Park JJ, Kang M, Shin S, et al. Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine in Korea. J Altern Complement Med 2010;16(2):193-8. PubMed
    3. 88311. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed
    4. 88312. Coyle ME, Smith CA, Peat B. Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;5:CD003928. PubMed
    5. 96051. Sun YJ, Yuan JM, Yang ZM. Effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16:217. PubMed
  • Flushing Additional detail

    “Moxibustion administration may cause burns, rash, flushing, pinhole pain, erythema, rubefaction, blistering, and itching sensations. Additionally, moxibustion may leave a temporary discoloration on the skin, which may be washed off or will disappear on its own.

    Serious cases of adverse events caused by moxibustion are generally related to cases of negligence, such as not removing the moxa from the skin at the appropr…”

    Moxibustion · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in burns.

    6 sources cited
    1. 29754. Li B, Chai H, Du YH, et al. [Evaluation of therapeutic effect and safety for clinical randomized and controlled trials of treatment of acne with acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2009;29(3):247-51.
    2. 29776. Du WF, Yu L, Yan XK, Wang FC. [Met-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture and moxibustion on constipation]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2012;32(1):92-6.
    3. 29838. Yu L, Zhang Y, Chen C, et al. [Meta-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture for asthma]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(9):787-92.
    4. 29858. Kim JI, Choi JY, Lee H, et al. Moxibustion for hypertension: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2010;10:33. PubMed
    5. 29889. Vas J, Aranda JM, Nishishinya B, et al. Correction of nonvertex presentation with moxibustion: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201(3):241-59. PubMed
    6. 88309. Conde-Salazar L, Gonzalez MA, Guimarens D, Fuente C. Burns due to moxibustion. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(5):332-3. PubMed
  • Drowsiness Additional detail

    Recorded for Moxibustion in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Fainting above.

  • Stomach upset Additional detail

    Recorded for Moxibustion in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Fainting above.

  • Fever Additional detail

    Recorded for Moxibustion in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Liver problems / A higher chance of infection above.

Showing the 10 most notable of 18 recorded effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Moxibustion — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine.

Special populations

Moxibustion in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe

When used during pregnancy. While moxibustion has been used with apparent safety during pregnancy in most clinical studies, some clinical evidence suggests that moxibustion may be associated with premature birth, premature membrane rupture, increased rate of contractions, abdominal pain due to contractions, placental bleeding, reduced or increased fetal movement, and reduced fetal heart rate.

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine

This page covers Moxibustion only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine page lists 87 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Peyote (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Sida Cordifolia (major).

By severity: 5 major · 68 moderate · 14 minor.

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How much people look this up

Where Moxibustion and Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine 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 Moxibustion
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine
Top half

#811 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 Moxibustion reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Moxibustion and Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine 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.
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Treatment approach

About Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion?

  • Breech baby positioning
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Cold-related conditions in traditional medicine
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Digestive complaints
  • General wellness and energy support

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that burns dried mugwort near or on the skin to warm specific points on the body, not a supplement you swallow. Evidence for most uses is limited or low quality, though it is most studied for turning breech babies. If you are interested, work with a trained, licensed practitioner and talk with your doctor first, especially during pregnancy.

Dried leaves of mugwort (Artemisia species), processed into moxa · Moxa sticks, moxa cones, loose moxa wool, stick-on adhesive moxa, smokeless moxa

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

Moxibustion: dosing

There is no standardized "dose" for moxibustion the way there is for a supplement. Treatment depends on the practitioner, the body points chosen, and the condition being addressed. Sessions are often repeated over several days or weeks.Because moxibustion involves heat and smoke, it is best done by a trained, licensed acupuncturist or TCM practitioner rather than at home.

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

Read the full Moxibustion monograph & all interactions
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Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Moxibustion — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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Evidence & sources

Moxibustion References

The 40 references that drive our Moxibustion 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. Li B, Chai H, Du YH, et al. [Evaluation of therapeutic effect and safety for clinical randomized and controlled trials of treatment of acne with acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2009;29(3):247-51.
  2. Du WF, Yu L, Yan XK, Wang FC. [Met-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture and moxibustion on constipation]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2012;32(1):92-6.
  3. Yu L, Zhang Y, Chen C, et al. [Meta-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture for asthma]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(9):787-92.
  4. Kim JI, Choi JY, Lee H, et al. Moxibustion for hypertension: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2010;10:33. PubMed
  5. Jin ZH, Zhang P, Ma SX. [Effect of moxibustion at sanyinjiao (SP 6) on the process of childbirth: a randomized controlled study]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2011;31(1):7-10.
  6. Cui JM, Yang XX, Jin ZH, et al. Effect of acupoint Sanyinjiao (SP6) moxibustion on the first stage of labor and uterine contractive pain in primiparae. Chin J Integr Med 2011;17(6):464-6. PubMed
  7. Ma SX, Wu FW, Cui JM, et al. [Effect on moxibustion at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) for uterine contraction pain in labor: a randomized controlled trial]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(8):623-6.
  8. Cui JM, Ma SX, Jin ZH, Dong LH. [Effect of moxibustion at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) on delivery stage and postpartum bleeding of primipara]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2011;31(10):898-900.
  9. Vas J, Aranda JM, Nishishinya B, et al. Correction of nonvertex presentation with moxibustion: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201(3):241-59. PubMed
  10. van den Berg I, Bosch JL, Jacobs B, et al. Effectiveness of acupuncture-type interventions versus expectant management to correct breech presentation: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2008;16(2):92-100. PubMed
  11. Lee MS, Shin BC, Ernst E. Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008;47(12):1747-53. PubMed
  12. Yamashita H, Tsukayama H, Tanno Y, Nishijo K. Adverse events in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment: a six-year survey at a national clinic in Japan. J Altern Complement Med 1999;5(3):229-36. PubMed
  13. Conde-Salazar L, Gonzalez MA, Guimarens D, Fuente C. Burns due to moxibustion. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(5):332-3. PubMed
  14. Park JJ, Kang M, Shin S, et al. Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine in Korea. J Altern Complement Med 2010;16(2):193-8. PubMed
  15. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed

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

Having Moxibustion While Taking Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine: Common Questions

Is it safe to have Moxibustion while taking Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine?
We do not list a known interaction between Moxibustion and Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine. 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.
Does Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine has documented interactions with 87 supplements in our database — Moxibustion is not one of them. The Brompheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenyltoloxamine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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