Drug & supplement interaction

Sundew + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride

Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride brand name: Myxredlin.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride 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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Interaction report

Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride

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 Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride and Sundew 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 Sundew at all — not against Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride, 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.

Sundew safety at a glance

Sundew overall Use caution Generally used in small traditional amounts, but human safety data are limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough safety information, so it is best avoided while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride and Sundew? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Sundew. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 6 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Low blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Low potassium Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Weight gain
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Itching
  • Swelling

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride. Read the label on DailyMed › Sundew’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Sundew side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Sundew has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride

This page covers Sundew only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride page lists 242 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Chelation Therapy Products (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Agaricus Mushroom (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 211 moderate · 29 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride page

“The two entries to understand first for Myxredlin (human insulin in sodium chloride) are Siberian cocklebur, which has caused severe hypoglycemia in humans, and EDTA chelation products, which can drop blood glucose sharply and may interfere with the insulin itself. Those are the only major-rated interactions among the 242 ingredients o…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 13 real supplement products containing Sundew, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Sundew. Even though Sundew itself has no known interaction with Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride, 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 Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride 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 Sundew
Steady interest

#1,243 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride
Top 10%

#261 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. Sundew is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Sundew reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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 Sundew

What is Sundew?

  • Cough
  • Bronchitis
  • Whooping cough
  • Asthma-related symptoms
  • Sore throat
  • Spasmodic dry cough

Sundew is a small carnivorous plant used traditionally as a cough and respiratory remedy, often in combination cough syrups and homeopathic products. Modern human evidence for its effectiveness is very limited, so it should be seen as a traditional remedy rather than a proven treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or giving it to a child.

Drosera rotundifolia · Droseraceae · Whole flowering plant (aerial parts) · Tincture, tea, syrup, capsules, homeopathic preparations, lozenges

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

Sundew: dosing

There is no well-established standardized dose for sundew. It is usually taken as part of a tincture, tea, syrup, lozenge, or homeopathic product, and the amount varies widely from product to product.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Sundew monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Human Insulin Injection

What Is Human Insulin Injection Used For?

Brand name: Myxredlin

Novolin (human insulin injection) is used to improve glycemic control — meaning blood sugar management — in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Novolin 70/30 is a fixed-ratio mixture of intermediate-acting and short-acting human insulin. Because the ratio is fixed, it cannot be adjusted separately for background (basal) or mealtime (prandial) needs.

See full Human Insulin Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Sundew

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Sundew — 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
Evidence & sources

Sundew References

The 1 sources that drive our Sundew monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Sundew is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Sundew — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine Source

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 Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Sundew with Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride?
We do not list a known interaction between Sundew and Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride. 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.
Does Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interact with any supplements?
Yes. Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride has documented interactions with 242 supplements in our database — Sundew is not one of them. The Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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