Tormentil + Nelfinavir Mesylate
Nelfinavir Mesylate brand name: Viracept.
We found no known interaction between Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate 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 Nelfinavir Mesylate states a food rule worth keeping to, and 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.
Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate
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 Nelfinavir Mesylate and Tormentil 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 Tormentil at all — not against Nelfinavir Mesylate, 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.
Tormentil safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Nelfinavir Mesylate Products Have a Food Rule — Tormentil Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Nelfinavir Mesylate says to take it with food. If you take Tormentil on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Nelfinavir Mesylate with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Nelfinavir Mesylate 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.
VIRACEPT should be taken with a meal.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Nelfinavir Mesylate — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
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 Nelfinavir Mesylate
This page covers Tormentil only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nelfinavir Mesylate page lists 153 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 113 moderate · 37 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Nelfinavir Mesylate page
“Nelfinavir mesylate (Viracept) treats HIV, where a steady drug level is what keeps the virus suppressed, so this is a list to read with real care before adding any supplement. Three of the 153 ingredients on file rate major, and St.”
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Where Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate 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.
#723 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,122 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 Tormentil reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate 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 Tormentil
What is Tormentil?
- Diarrhea
- Mouth and throat inflammation
- Mild digestive upset
- Sore throat (gargle)
- Minor wounds and skin irritation
Tormentil is a traditional herb whose root is rich in tannins and has long been used for diarrhea and as a mouth rinse for sore gums or throat. Some small studies suggest it may help shorten diarrhea, but overall evidence is limited and quality is low. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety is not established.
Potentilla erecta · Rosaceae · Root and rhizome (underground stem) · Tincture, liquid extract, tea, capsules, mouth rinse
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Tormentil is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Tormentil record says about it on its own.
Tormentil: dosing
There is no official, standardized dose for tormentil, and products vary widely in strength. Tinctures, extracts, teas, and capsules will each have different recommended amounts.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. If you are using it as a mouth rinse, do not swallow large amounts.
From our Tormentil monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Nelfinavir
What Is Nelfinavir Used For?
Brand name: Viracept
Viracept (nelfinavir) is used to treat HIV-1 infection. It is always taken alongside other antiretroviral (HIV-fighting) medicines — it is not used alone.
Viracept tablets are approved for adults, adolescents 13 years and older, and children aged 2 to less than 13 years.
Other Drugs & Tormentil
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Tormentil — 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 Tormentil against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
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- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Testosterone ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Aspirin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Docusate ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Prednisone ›
- Propranolol ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Metformin ›
- Bupropion ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Letrozole ›
- Naproxen ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
- Ciprofloxacin ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Tormentil list.
Tormentil References
The 1 references that drive our Tormentil 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.
- Huber, R., Ditfurth, A. V., Amann, F., Guthlin, C., Rostock, M., Trittler, R., Kummerer, K., and Merfort, I. Tormentil for active ulcerative colitis: an open-label, dose-escalating study. J.Clin.Gastroenterol. 2007;41(9):834-838. 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 Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Tormentil with Nelfinavir Mesylate?
Do Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Tormentil and Nelfinavir Mesylate at the same time of day?
Does Nelfinavir Mesylate interact with any supplements?
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