Suma + Asciminib
Asciminib brand name: Scemblix.
We found no known interaction between Suma and Asciminib 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 label for Asciminib states a food rule worth keeping to.
Suma and Asciminib
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 Asciminib and Suma 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 Suma at all — not against Asciminib, 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.
Suma safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Asciminib Products Have a Food Rule — Suma Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Asciminib says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — Suma included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Asciminib on its own and move Suma to a meal later in the day.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Asciminib products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
The recommended dose of SCEMBLIX is taken orally without food.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Asciminib — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. See the Asciminib drug page ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Asciminib
This page covers Suma only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Asciminib page lists 31 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Adrafinil (moderate), Cannabidiol (cbd) (moderate), Cannabinol (cbn) (moderate) and Cannabis (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 20 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Asciminib page
“Asciminib (Scemblix) treats chronic myeloid leukemia, and a steady blood level is what keeps the cancer suppressed, so this list deserves real care rather than a quick skim. Seventeen of the 31 supplements on file are fibers, gums, and charcoals that can block or slow how much of each pill your gut actually absorbs.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Suma as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 438 real supplement products containing Suma, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Suma. Even though Suma itself has no known interaction with Asciminib, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Suma and Asciminib 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.
#419 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,076 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 Suma reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Suma and Asciminib records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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 Suma
What is Suma?
- General energy and vitality
- Adaptogen for stress
- Sexual health and libido
- Athletic performance
- Immune support
- Hormonal balance
Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very limited, and most claims come from traditional use and lab or animal studies. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a hormone-sensitive condition.
Pfaffia paniculata · Amaranthaceae · Root · Capsules, powder, tablets, tincture, tea
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Suma is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Suma record says about it on its own.
Suma: dosing
There is no well-established standardized dose for Suma. Studies are too limited to recommend a specific amount, and product strengths vary widely.If you choose to use it, follow the dosing directions on the product label and do not exceed them. A pharmacist can help you review a product and decide whether it is appropriate for you.Start low, watch for any reactions, and stop if you notice side effects.
From our Suma monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Asciminib
What Is Asciminib Used For?
Brand name: Scemblix
Scemblix (asciminib) is used to treat adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP) — a type of blood cancer driven by an abnormal protein called BCR-ABL1. It covers three groups: people newly diagnosed with Ph+ CML-CP, people who have already been treated for Ph+ CML-CP, and people whose cancer carries a specific mutation called T315I that makes it harder to treat.
The use in newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP was approved under accelerated approval based on early response data. Continued approval for that specific use may depend on results from confirmatory trials confirming long-term clinical benefit.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Asciminib
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (3,174 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Suma
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Suma — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Suma against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Testosterone ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Aspirin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Docusate ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Prednisone ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Metformin ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Bupropion ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Suma list.
Suma References
The 3 references that drive our Suma 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.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
- Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. 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 Suma and Asciminib Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Suma with Asciminib?
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