Sage + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine
Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine brand names: Parafon Forte C8, Acetazone Forte C8.
Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls into 3 drug categories that Sage can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full interaction reportSage and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine
These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.
Why Are There 3 Interactions?
Sage interacts with whole categories of medication. Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Sage in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).
CNS DEPRESSANTS
1 of 3Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine
Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine falls under CNS DEPRESSANTS — the group Sage interacts with.
Some constituents of sage have CNS depressant activity.
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.
This combo product carries a muscle relaxer (chlorzoxazone) and codeine, both of which already make people drowsy. The concern here is simple stacking: sage has natural compounds that, in lab studies, show some calming, sedative-type activity. Pair that with two ingredients that slow you down, and in theory you could feel sleepier, more lightheaded, or less alert than usual.
I want to be honest about the evidence. This is theoretical and comes only from test-tube and animal work, so it's far from certain. A pinch of sage in cooking is very unlikely to cause trouble. Concentrated sage extracts or the essential oil are a different story. If you take this medicine, ask your pharmacist before adding sage supplements, and don't drive until you know how you react.
- Perry NS, Bollen C, Perry EK, Ballard C. Salvia for dementia therapy: review of pharmacological activity and pilot tolerability clinical trial. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2003;75:651-9.. PubMed
CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES
2 of 3Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2D6. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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.
This combo pill includes codeine, which is the part that matters here. Codeine is a prodrug, meaning it does nothing for pain until your liver enzyme CYP2D6 converts it into morphine. Lab studies hint that sage may block CYP2D6. If that happened in your body, less codeine would turn into morphine, so you might get less pain relief from this medicine, not more.
I want to keep this in perspective. This is only a test-tube finding, and it has never actually been seen in people. Normal cooking amounts of sage are very unlikely to do anything. Concentrated sage extracts or the essential oil are the bigger question mark, so check with your pharmacist before using those regularly.
- Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Hana J, et al. In vitro inhibition of human cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism of marker substrates by natural products. Phytomedicine 2003;10:334-42.. PubMed
- Hellum BH, Nilsen OG. The in vitro inhibitory potential of trade herbal products on human CYP2D6-mediated metabolism and the influence of ethanol. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2007 Nov;101:350-8.
CYTOCHROME P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) SUBSTRATES
3 of 3Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) SUBSTRATES.
Animal research suggests that drinking common sage (Salvia officinalis) tea increases the expression of CYP2E1. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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.
This combo pill has three parts, and the piece that matters here is the chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxer), which your liver clears using an enzyme called CYP2E1. In animal studies, sage tea seemed to speed up that enzyme, which could mean your body breaks chlorzoxazone down a little faster and it may not relax your muscles as well as expected. The acetaminophen and codeine pieces aren't the main concern with this particular enzyme.
Honestly, this is a theoretical worry only, based on lab and animal work, never actually reported in people. A bit of sage in cooking is not something to lose sleep over. Concentrated sage extracts or strong sage tea are where I'd be more cautious. If you regularly use sage supplements, just mention it to your pharmacist or doctor so they can keep an eye on how well your medicine is working.
- Lima, C. F., Fernandes-Ferreira, M., and Pereira-Wilson, C. Drinking of Salvia officinalis tea increases CCl(4)-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Food Chem.Toxicol. 2007;45(3):456-464.
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- 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.
- 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.
Sage Also Interacts With Other Medications
Sage has 1,295 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine
This page covers Sage only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine page lists 246 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major).
By severity: 10 major · 196 moderate · 40 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine page
“A muscle relaxant, an opioid, and acetaminophen travel together in Parafon Forte C8 (acetaminophen, chlorzoxazone, codeine), and that combination demands genuine care before adding any supplement. Of the 246 ingredients on file, 78 pile sedation onto a formula that already contains two sedating drugs, and that group accounts for most o…”
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Taking Sage as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 718 real supplement products containing Sage, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Sage. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine too, on top of Sage — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Sage and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine 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.
#265 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,774 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.
About Sage
What is Sage?
- Sore throat and mouth irritation
- Digestive upset
- Excessive sweating
- Memory and thinking
- Menopause symptoms (hot flashes)
- General antioxidant support
Sage is a common kitchen herb that is generally safe in food amounts and is traditionally used for sore throats, digestion, sweating, and memory. Some early research is encouraging for sore throat and menopausal hot flashes, but most uses are not well proven. Concentrated extracts and the essential oil should be used carefully because high doses contain a compound called thujone, which can be harmful.
Other Drugs & Sage
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Sage — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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1,295 interactions
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Showing 60 of 1,295 moderate interactions — see all 1,295 on the Sage page.
No interaction 1,534 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Sage against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Hydroxychloroquine ›
- Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium ›
- Azelaic Acid ›
- Dextrothyroxine ›
- Triptorelin ›
- Lomustine ›
- Acetylsalicylic Acid ›
- Tocainide ›
- Pizotifen ›
- Rocuronium ›
- Succimer ›
- Mitomycin C ›
- Gestodene ›
- Halothane ›
- Chenodiol ›
- Desflurane ›
- Niacin (prescription Drug) ›
- Metronidazole ›
- Famotidine ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,534 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Sage list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
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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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Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Sage — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Sage and Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine Together: Common Questions
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