Drug & supplement interaction

Neem + Palivizumab

Palivizumab brand name: Synagis.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Neem has a moderate interaction with Palivizumab. Theoretically, neem might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Neem and Palivizumab

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

Moderate

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Palivizumab

Palivizumab falls under IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS — the group Neem interacts with.

Theoretically, neem might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Animal research suggests that neem might have immunostimulant effects.
Severity Moderate 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 something worth knowing about Synagis (palivizumab). It's a monoclonal antibody given as a shot to high-risk babies to help prevent serious RSV lung infections. Our records group it with immunosuppressants, and the concern with neem is that, in animal and lab studies only, neem seems to rev up the immune system. In theory, that immune-stimulating effect could push against medicines meant to calm or quiet the immune system.

Honestly, palivizumab works very differently. It's a ready-made antibody that grabs the virus directly, not a true immune-suppressing drug, so this theoretical concern doesn't fit it well. Even so, neem (especially neem oil or seed extract) can be toxic to young children if swallowed. Please check with your child's pediatrician or pharmacist before giving any neem product.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Upadhyay SN, Dhawan S, Garg S, Talwar GP. Immunomodulatory effects of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil. Int J Immunopharmacol 1992;14:1187-93. 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

Neem Also Interacts With Other Medications

Neem has 1,012 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Palivizumab one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 1,012 No known interaction 1,818 (incl. Palivizumab)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Palivizumab

This page covers Neem only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Palivizumab page lists 53 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate), Alfalfa (moderate), American Ginseng (moderate), Andrographis (moderate) and Ashwagandha (moderate).

By severity: 52 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Palivizumab page

“Everything on this list for palivizumab (Synagis), the antibody injection given monthly to shield premature and other high-risk infants from RSV, points in one direction. These are supplements that stimulate the immune system, and stimulating the immune system could in theory work against a medicine that acts on it.”

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

We hold 288 real supplement products containing Neem, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Neem. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Palivizumab too, on top of Neem — 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 Neem and Palivizumab 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 Neem
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Palivizumab
Steady interest

#1,885 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 Neem

What is Neem?

Neem
  • Skin conditions
  • Dental and gum health
  • Antimicrobial and antiparasitic
  • Digestive upset
  • Blood sugar support
  • Insect repellent/pesticide

Neem is a tree from India used for centuries in traditional medicine, especially for skin, dental, and antimicrobial purposes. Some small studies are promising for oral health and skin, but high-quality human evidence is limited for most uses. Neem oil and seed extracts can be toxic if swallowed, especially in children, so use with caution and talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.

Read the full Neem monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Palivizumab Injection

What Is Palivizumab Injection Used For?

Brand name: Synagis

Synagis (palivizumab) is used to prevent serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV — not to treat an infection that has already started. It is given to high-risk babies and young children before and during RSV season.

Synagis is approved for infants born at 35 weeks gestation or earlier who are 6 months old or younger at the start of RSV season; children up to 24 months old with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD, a chronic lung condition) who needed medical treatment in the past 6 months; and children up to 24 months old with hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease (a heart defect that affects blood flow).

See full Palivizumab Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Neem

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

0Major
1,012Moderate
0Minor
1,817No known interaction
1,012 Moderate 1,817 No interaction
Moderate

1,012 interactions

Showing 60 of 1,012 moderate interactions — see all 1,012 on the Neem page.

No interaction 1,817 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,817 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Neem list.

See the full Neem interactions page
See every supplement checked against Palivizumab, ranked by severity
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.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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 Neem and Palivizumab Together: Common Questions

Can you take Neem with Palivizumab?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Neem and Palivizumab interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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