Drug & supplement interaction

Phellodendron + Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir

Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir brand name: Viekira Pak.

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

Phellodendron has a moderate interaction with Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir. Theoretically, phellodendron might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Phellodendron and Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir

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

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir

Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES — the group Phellodendron interacts with.

Theoretically, phellodendron might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Phellodendron contains berberine. In vitro research and preliminary clinical research show that berberine moderately inhibits CYP3A4. Theoretically, phellodendron might also inhibit CYP3A4.
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

Viekira Pak is a combination hepatitis C treatment, and several of its pieces, including the ritonavir booster, lean on the liver enzyme CYP3A4 for processing. The berberine in phellodendron may gently slow that same enzyme, so in theory it could nudge the levels of these drugs upward. Worth knowing: this regimen already contains ritonavir, which is itself a strong CYP3A4 blocker, so the practical impact of adding phellodendron is hard to predict.

If levels did rise, you might notice more nausea, tiredness, itching, or trouble sleeping. Just to be clear, this is a theoretical concern based on lab data, not proven harm in people. Still, please loop in your doctor or pharmacist before adding phellodendron, since keeping this hepatitis C course steady really matters.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Wu X, Li Q, Xin H, Yu A, Zhong M. Effects of berberine on the blood concentration of cyclosporin A in renal transplanted recipients: clinical and pharmacokinetic study. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2005;61:567-72. PubMed
  2. Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82. PubMed
  3. Guo, Y., Chen, Y., Tan, Z. R., Klaassen, C. D., and Zhou, H. H. Repeated administration of berberine inhibits cytochromes P450 in humans. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2012;68(2):213-217. PubMed
  4. Hermann, R. and von, Richter O. Clinical evidence of herbal drugs as perpetrators of pharmacokinetic drug interactions. Planta Med 2012;78(13):1458-1477. 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

Phellodendron Also Interacts With Other Medications

Phellodendron has 1,161 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 1,161 No known interaction 1,669 (incl. Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir

This page covers Phellodendron only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir page lists 185 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 · 144 moderate · 35 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir page

“Viekira Pak (ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, dasabuvir) treats hepatitis C, and it leaves little room for supplement improvisation, so understand the six major-rated entries here first. The ritonavir component exists specifically to boost the other drugs by blocking a liver enzyme called CYP3A4, and 121 of these ingredients ride t…”

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

We hold 393 real supplement products containing Phellodendron, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Phellodendron. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir too, on top of Phellodendron — 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 Phellodendron and Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir 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 Phellodendron
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir
Steady interest

#2,364 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 Phellodendron

What is Phellodendron?

Phellodendron
  • Digestive complaints and diarrhea
  • Inflammation and joint discomfort
  • Stress and weight management (in combination products)
  • Skin conditions (topical, traditional)
  • Antimicrobial support

Phellodendron is a traditional Chinese medicine bark (Huang Bai) that contains berberine and other plant compounds with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity in lab studies. Human evidence for most uses is limited, and it is often sold in combination with other herbs, making its individual effects hard to judge. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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

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

0Major
1,161Moderate
0Minor
1,668No known interaction
1,161 Moderate 1,668 No interaction
Moderate

1,161 interactions

Showing 60 of 1,161 moderate interactions — see all 1,161 on the Phellodendron page.

No interaction 1,668 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,668 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Phellodendron list.

See the full Phellodendron interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir, 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 Phellodendron and Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir Together: Common Questions

Can you take Phellodendron with Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir?
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 Phellodendron and Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir 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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