Drug & supplement interaction

Tragacanth + Gilteritinib Fumarate

Gilteritinib Fumarate brand name: Xospata.

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

Tragacanth has a moderate interaction with Gilteritinib Fumarate. Theoretically, tragacanth might alter absorption of oral drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Tragacanth and Gilteritinib Fumarate

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

Moderate

ORAL DRUGS

Why this applies to Gilteritinib Fumarate

Gilteritinib Fumarate falls under ORAL DRUGS — the group Tragacanth interacts with.

Theoretically, tragacanth might alter absorption of oral drugs.
Tragacanth contains hydrocolloidal fiber which can decrease, increase, or not affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take tragacanth 30-60 minutes after oral medications.
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 thing about tragacanth: it's mostly a gummy fiber that swells into a thick gel in your stomach. That gel can, in theory, grab onto a pill you swallow and change how much of it your body soaks up. With gilteritinib (Xospata), an oral leukemia medicine you take once a day, that could mean slightly less or slightly more getting absorbed. I want to be honest though, this is a theoretical concern based on how the fiber behaves, not from real cases in people.

Because gilteritinib is a serious cancer drug where steady levels matter, I'd play it safe and separate them. A simple fix is to take any tragacanth 30 to 60 minutes after your gilteritinib dose. Before adding any tragacanth supplement, please run it by your oncology team or pharmacist first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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

Tragacanth Also Interacts With Other Medications

Tragacanth has 2,021 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Gilteritinib Fumarate one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 2,021 No known interaction 809 (incl. Gilteritinib Fumarate)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Gilteritinib Fumarate

This page covers Tragacanth only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Gilteritinib Fumarate page lists 144 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 · 103 moderate · 38 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Gilteritinib Fumarate page

“Anyone taking gilteritinib fumarate (Xospata) is treating FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia, and that alone makes this list one to approach with real vigilance. Of the 144 supplements and herbs on file, three carry a major rating, and they pull in different directions: grapefruit can raise gilteritinib levels, St.”

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

We hold 34 real supplement products containing Tragacanth, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Tragacanth. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Gilteritinib Fumarate too, on top of Tragacanth — 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 Tragacanth and Gilteritinib Fumarate 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 Tragacanth
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Gilteritinib Fumarate
Top 25%

#687 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.

Supplement

About Tragacanth

What is Tragacanth?

Tragacanth
  • Soothing sore throat and cough
  • Digestive upset and constipation
  • Thickening or binding agent in products
  • Skin soothing in creams and pastes

Tragacanth is a plant gum used mainly as a thickener and emulsifier in foods, cosmetics, and medicines, and traditionally to soothe the throat and gut. There is very little solid human research showing it treats any specific condition. It is generally considered safe in food amounts, but anyone with allergies or who is pregnant or breastfeeding should check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

Read the full Tragacanth monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Gilteritinib

What Is Gilteritinib Used For?

Brand name: Xospata

Xospata (gilteritinib) is used to treat adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) — a fast-moving blood and bone marrow cancer — when the disease has come back after prior treatment (relapsed) or stopped responding to treatment (refractory). It is only used when a laboratory test approved by the FDA has confirmed that the leukemia cells carry a FLT3 mutation, a genetic change that helps the cancer grow.

Because response can take time, treatment for at least 6 months is generally recommended as long as the disease is not progressing and side effects are manageable.

See full Gilteritinib drug information
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Other Drugs & Tragacanth

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

0Major
2,021Moderate
0Minor
808No known interaction
2,021 Moderate 808 No interaction
Moderate

2,021 interactions

Showing 60 of 2,021 moderate interactions — see all 2,021 on the Tragacanth page.

No interaction 808 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 808 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Tragacanth list.

See the full Tragacanth interactions page
See every supplement checked against Gilteritinib Fumarate, 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 Tragacanth and Gilteritinib Fumarate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Tragacanth with Gilteritinib Fumarate?
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 Tragacanth and Gilteritinib Fumarate 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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