Drug & supplement interaction

Phellodendron + Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy brand name: Trodelvy.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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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Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

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 Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy and Phellodendron 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.

Phellodendron safety at a glance

Phellodendron overall Use caution Generally used short-term in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Berberine-containing herbs may not be safe in pregnancy, so avoid use.
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally. The berberine constituent of phellodendron and other harmful constituents can be transferred to the infant through breast milk. 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 Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy and Phellodendron? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy is filed under a single classification — glucuronidated drugs. Phellodendron has documented interactions with 14 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate), antidiabetes drugs (moderate) and antihypertensive drugs (moderate) — and none of Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy’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

Phellodendron Does Interact With Other Medications

Phellodendron has 1,160 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 1,160 No known interaction 1,670 (incl. Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy)
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What to actually watch for

What Phellodendron Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy. It is the side-effect record for Phellodendron on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Phellodendron, this list is the first place to look.

  • Heartburn Additional detail

    “Orally, a combination product containing extracts of phellodendron plus magnolia has been associated with one report of heartburn in one clinical trial. However, it is unknown if this is related to phellodendron or some other factor.”

    Phellodendron · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dyspepsia.

    2 sources cited
    1. 14349. Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
    2. 94901. Kalman DS, Feldman S, Feldman R, et al. Effect of a proprietary magnolia and phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutr J 2008;7:11.
  • Erection problems Additional detail

    “Orally, a combination product containing extracts of phellodendron plus magnolia has been associated with one report of sexual dysfunction in one clinical trial. However, it is unknown if this is related to phellodendron or some other factor.”

    Phellodendron · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction.

    2 sources cited
    1. 14349. Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
    2. 94901. Kalman DS, Feldman S, Feldman R, et al. Effect of a proprietary magnolia and phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutr J 2008;7:11.
  • Tremor or shakiness / Numbness or tingling / Tiredness / Headache Additional detail

    “Orally, a combination product containing extracts of phellodendron plus magnolia has been associated with single reports of shaking hands, perilabial numbness, fatigue, and headache in clinical research. However, it is unknown if this is related to phellodendron or some other factor.”

    Phellodendron · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    2 sources cited
    1. 14349. Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
    2. 94901. Kalman DS, Feldman S, Feldman R, et al. Effect of a proprietary magnolia and phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutr J 2008;7:11.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Phellodendron — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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 Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy.

Special populations

Phellodendron in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally. The berberine constituent of phellodendron and other harmful constituents can be transferred to the infant through breast milk.

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 Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

This page covers Phellodendron only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy page lists 12 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Breadfruit (moderate), Brussels Sprout (moderate), Cabbage (moderate), Calcium D-glucarate (moderate) and Cannabidiol (cbd) (moderate).

By severity: 11 moderate · 1 minor.

Open the Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy interaction page

One more smart check

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. Even though Phellodendron itself has no known interaction with Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy, 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 Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy
Top 25%

#685 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 Phellodendron reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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 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.

Phellodendron amurense · Rutaceae · Bark (cortex) · Capsules, tablets, powders, tinctures, and dried bark used in teas or decoctions; often combined with other herbs

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

Phellodendron: dosing

There is no well-established, standardized dose of Phellodendron for any health condition. Products vary widely in strength and may contain other herbs, which makes general dosing advice difficult.If you choose to use it, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Phellodendron monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy Injection

What Is Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy Injection Used For?

Brand name: Trodelvy

  • Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy is used to treat ertain types of breast cancer in adults that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery and who have already been treated with at least two other chemotherapy medications. Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy is also used to treat certain types of urothelial cancer (cancer of the lining of the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract) in adults that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery and who have already been treated with at least two other chemotherapy medications. Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.

See full Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy Injection drug information
Keep checking

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
1,160Moderate
0Minor
1,669No known interaction
1,160 Moderate 1,669 No interaction
Moderate

1,160 interactions

Showing 60 of 1,160 moderate interactions — see all 1,160 on the Phellodendron page.

No interaction 1,669 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 1,669 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Phellodendron list.

See the full Phellodendron interactions page
See every supplement checked against Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Phellodendron References

The 22 references that drive our Phellodendron 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. Chan E. Displacement of bilirubin from albumin by berberine. Biol Neonate 1993;63:201-8. PubMed
  2. Janbaz KH, Gilani AH. Studies on preventive and curative effects of berberine on chemical-induced hepatotoxicity in rodents. Fitoterapia 2000;71:25-33.. PubMed
  3. 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
  4. Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
  5. Zhang Y, Li X, Zou D, et al. Treatment of type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia with the natural plant alkaloid berberine. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2008;93:2559-65. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. Chatterjee P, Franklin MR. Human cytochrome p450 inhibition and metabolic-intermediate complex formation by goldenseal extract and its methylenedioxyphenyl components. Drug Metab Dispos 2003;31:1391-7. PubMed
  8. Shanbhag, S. M., Kulkarni, H. J., and Gaitonde, B. B. Pharmacological actions of berberine on the central nervous system. Jpn.J Pharmacol 1970;20(4):482-487. PubMed
  9. Wu, J. F. and Liu, T. P. [Effects of berberine on platelet aggregation and plasma levels of TXB2 and 6-keto-PGF1 alpha in rats with reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion]. Yao Xue.Xue.Bao. 1995;30(2):98-102.
  10. Peng, W. H., Hsieh, M. T., and Wu, C. R. Effect of long-term administration of berberine on scopolamine-induced amnesia in rats. Jpn J Pharmacol 1997;74(3):261-266. DOI
  11. Sabir M and Bhide NK. Study of some pharmacological actions of berberine. Ind J Physiol & Pharmac 1971;15(3):111-132.
  12. Tripathi YB and Shukla SD. Berberis artistata inhibits PAF induced aggregation of rabbit platelets. Phytotherapy Research 1996;10:628-630.
  13. Yin, J., Xing, H., and Ye, J. Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolism 2008;57(5):712-717. PubMed
  14. Zhang, H., Wei, J., Xue, R., Wu, J. D., Zhao, W., Wang, Z. Z., Wang, S. K., Zhou, Z. X., Song, D. Q., Wang, Y. M., Pan, H. N., Kong, W. J., and Jiang, J. D. Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin re
  15. 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

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 Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Phellodendron with Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy?
We do not list a known interaction between Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy. 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.
How was the Phellodendron and Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy is filed under 1 classification, and Phellodendron has documented interactions with 14 drug classes — none of Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy'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 Phellodendron interact with any other medications?
Yes. Phellodendron has 1,160 documented drug interactions in our database — Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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 Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy interact with any supplements?
Yes. Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy has documented interactions with 12 supplements in our database — Phellodendron is not one of them. The Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 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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