Drug & supplement interaction

Poria Mushroom + Methantheline Bromide

Methantheline Bromide brand name: Banthine.

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

Poria Mushroom has a moderate interaction with Methantheline Bromide. Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Poria Mushroom and Methantheline Bromide

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

Moderate

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Methantheline Bromide

Methantheline Bromide falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Poria Mushroom interacts with.

Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.
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 the gist with Banthine (methantheline). This medicine works by blocking acetylcholine, which calms muscle spasms and cuts down stomach acid and cramping. Poria mushroom, at least in animal studies, seems to lower an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase, which leaves more acetylcholine hanging around. Since Banthine is trying to do the opposite, the worry is that Poria could nudge against it and make the medication work a little less well, meaning your cramps or symptoms might not be controlled as nicely.

I want to be straight with you though: this is purely theoretical and hasn't been seen in real people, so I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Still, mention the Poria to your pharmacist or doctor so they can keep an eye on how well your Banthine is doing its job.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Lv Q, Di X, Bian B, Li K, Guo J. Neuroprotective effects of Poria cocos (Agaricomycetes) essential oil on Aß1-40-induced learning and memory deficit in rats. Int J Med Mushrooms 2022;24(10):73-82.

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

Poria Mushroom Also Interacts With Other Medications

Poria Mushroom has 416 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Methantheline Bromide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 416 No known interaction 2,414 (incl. Methantheline Bromide)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Methantheline Bromide

This page covers Poria Mushroom only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Methantheline Bromide page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), Angel's Trumpet (moderate) and Bacopa (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 32 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Methantheline Bromide page

“Methantheline bromide (Banthine) is an anticholinergic, prescribed to calm cramping in an overactive gut or bladder, and this list deserves real caution before you add supplements. Three of the 46 entries rate major, and one of them, activated charcoal, shows up in everyday remedies for gas and stomach upset.”

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

We hold 1,303 real supplement products containing Poria Mushroom, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Poria Mushroom. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Methantheline Bromide too, on top of Poria Mushroom — 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 Poria Mushroom and Methantheline Bromide 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 Poria Mushroom
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Methantheline Bromide
Steady interest

#2,221 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.

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About Poria Mushroom

What is Poria Mushroom?

  • Fluid retention and swelling
  • Digestive complaints
  • Sleep and calming support
  • General wellness and immune support
  • Urinary support

Poria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. It is generally considered well tolerated, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to a lack of safety data.

Read the full Poria Mushroom monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Poria Mushroom

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

0Major
416Moderate
0Minor
2,413No known interaction
416 Moderate 2,413 No interaction
Moderate

416 interactions

Showing 60 of 416 moderate interactions — see all 416 on the Poria Mushroom page.

No interaction 2,413 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,413 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Poria Mushroom list.

See the full Poria Mushroom interactions page
See every supplement checked against Methantheline Bromide, 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 Poria Mushroom and Methantheline Bromide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Poria Mushroom with Methantheline Bromide?
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 Poria Mushroom and Methantheline Bromide 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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