Podophyllum + Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone brand name: Prepidil.
We found no known interaction between Podophyllum and Dinoprostone 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Podophyllum and Dinoprostone
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 Dinoprostone and Podophyllum 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Podophyllum at all — not against Dinoprostone, 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.
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.
Podophyllum safety at a glance
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.
Podophyllum in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally or topically for self-medication; avoid using. Podophyllum is potentially embryotoxic and teratogenic. Oral and topical use can result in birth defects and fetal death.
When used orally or topically for self-medication; avoid using.
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
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Dinoprostone
This page covers Podophyllum only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Dinoprostone page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Dinoprostone page
“Of the 17 supplements and herbs known to interact with dinoprostone (Prepidil), the prostaglandin gel used to ripen the cervix before labor, one warrants genuine care. Activated charcoal, the lone major-rated entry, can reduce the body's exposure to many drugs, and it can do so regardless of how a medicine is given.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Podophyllum as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 9 real supplement products containing Podophyllum, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Podophyllum. Even though Podophyllum itself has no known interaction with Dinoprostone, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Podophyllum and Dinoprostone 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.
#1,005 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,687 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Podophyllum reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Podophyllum and Dinoprostone 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.
About Podophyllum
What is Podophyllum?
- Genital and skin warts (topical)
- Constipation (historical/traditional laxative)
- Digestive complaints (homeopathic)
- Watery diarrhea (homeopathic)
- Liver and gallbladder remedies (traditional)
Podophyllum (American mayapple) is a toxic plant whose resin contains podophyllotoxin, used in prescription topical products to treat warts. The raw plant and crude resin are poisonous if taken by mouth and should never be self-used. Only use FDA-approved wart products exactly as directed and under medical guidance.
Podophyllum peltatum · Berberidaceae · Dried root and rhizome (and the resin extracted from it, called podophyllin) · Topical resin/solution (prescription podophyllin and podofilox), homeopathic preparations; historically a crude purgative
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Podophyllum is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Podophyllum record says about it on its own.
Podophyllum: dosing
There is no safe self-care oral dose for podophyllum, and the whole plant should not be taken by mouth. For warts, dosing is determined entirely by the strength of the prescription product and your clinician's instructions.If you are prescribed a topical podophyllin or podofilox product, use only the amount directed, apply it only to the warts, and follow the schedule and wash-off instructions exactly. Never increase the amount or frequency on your own.
From our Podophyllum monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Dinoprostone
What Is Dinoprostone Used For?
Brand name: Prepidil
Dinoprostone is used to ripen (soften and open) an unripe cervix in pregnant women who are at or near term and need labor to be induced for medical or obstetric reasons.
Cervidil (vaginal insert) is indicated for initiating or continuing cervical ripening in pregnant women at or near term who have a medical or obstetrical reason for labor induction. Prepidil (vaginal gel) is indicated for ripening an unfavorable cervix in pregnant women at or near term who have a medical or obstetrical need for labor induction.
Other Drugs & Podophyllum
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Podophyllum — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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We also checked Podophyllum against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Podophyllum list.
Podophyllum References
The 13 references that drive our Podophyllum 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.
- Cassidy DE, Drewry J, Fanning JP. Podophyllum toxicity: a report of a fatal case and a review of the literature. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1982;19:35-44. PubMed
- Rosenstein G, Rosenstein H, Freeman M, Weston N. Podophyllum-a dangerous laxative. Pediatrics 1976;57:419-21. DOI
- Lozada-Nur F, Costa C. Retrospective findings of the clinical benefits of podophyllum resin 25% sol on hairy leukoplakia. Clinical results in nine patients. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1992;73:555-8. PubMed
- Frasca T, Brett AS, Yoo SD. Mandrake toxicity. A case of mistaken identity. Arch Intern Med 1997;157:2007-9.
- Schwartz J, Norton SA. Useful plants of dermatology. VI. The mayapple (Podophyllum). J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:774-5. PubMed
- Mack RB. Living mortals run mad. Mandrake (podophyllum) poisoning. N C Med J 1992;53:98-9.
- Longstaff E, von Krogh G. Condyloma eradication: self-therapy with 0.15-0.5% podophyllotoxin versus 20-25% podophyllin preparations--an integrated safety assessment. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2001;33:117-37. PubMed
- Wiley DJ, Douglas J, Beutner K, et al. External genital warts: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Clin Infect Dis 2002;35:S210-24. PubMed
- Moura, M. D., Guimaraes, T. R., Fonseca, L. M., de, Almeida Pordeus, I, and Mesquita, R. A. A random clinical trial study to assess the efficiency of topical applications of podophyllin resin (25%) versus podophyllin resin (25%) together with acyclovir c
- Martin, L. K., Rubin, A. I., Theocharous, C., and Murrell, D. F. Podophyllin reaction mimicking Bowen's disease in a patient with delusions of verrucosis. Clin Exp.Dermatol 2008;33(4):443-445. PubMed
- Chamberlain, M. J., Reynolds, A. L., and Yeoman, W. B. Medical memoranda. Toxic effect of podophyllum application in pregnancy. Br.Med.J. 8-12-1972;3(823):391-392. PubMed
- Karol, M. D., Conner, C. S., Watanabe, A. S., and Murphrey, K. J. Podophyllum: suspected teratogenicity from topical application. Clin.Toxicol. 1980;16(3):283-286. PubMed
- Gowdey, G., Lee, R. K., and Carpenter, W. M. Treatment of HIV-related hairy leukoplakia with podophyllum resin 25% solution. Oral Surg.Oral Med.Oral Pathol.Oral Radiol.Endod. 1995;79(1):64-67. 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.
Taking Podophyllum and Dinoprostone Together: Common Questions
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