African Mango 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking African Mango 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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African Mango 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Specialty Pharmacy with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, appetite control, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 94 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are African Mango 10% PE. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Irvingia Gabonensis.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
- For scale: 94 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
- General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about African Mango 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Specialty Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 36234042 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 210698 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| African Mango 10% PE | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule
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General Statements
Protect your health, feel your best, look your best & perform your best!
Irvingia gabonensis
Quality and potency 100% guaranteed
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 or 2 capsules three times daily 15 to 30 minutes before meals or as directed by a health care professional.
Formulation
Contains No Added: sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, colors, or flavors.
Precautions
Contains No Added: sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, colors, or flavors.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
10% seed extract
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
African Mango 10% PE
Interacts with94 drugs
Irvingia gabonensis (African mango) is a seed extract marketed mainly for weight loss and metabolic health. A few small studies suggest possible benef...
African Mango 10% PE monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy Drug Interactions
African Mango 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 94 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in African Mango 500 mg interact with 94 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in African Mango 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. African Mango 10% PE
LixisenatideAdlyxin
How Lixisenatide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Lixisenatide interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
How Metformin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin interactionMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
How Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin Hydrochloride interactionMetformin XrGlucophage XR
How Metformin Xr interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMethyltestosteroneAndroid 10, Android 25, Metandren, Methitest, Oreton, Testred +1 more
How Methyltestosterone interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Methyltestosterone interactionMethyltestosterone BuccalAndroid 5, Oreton Buccal
How Methyltestosterone Buccal interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Methyltestosterone Buccal interactionMiglitolGlyset
How Miglitol interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Miglitol interactionMuraglitazarPargluva
How Muraglitazar interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
How Nateglinide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Nateglinide interactionPioglitazoneActos
How Pioglitazone interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Pioglitazone interactionPramlintideSymlin
How Pramlintide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Pramlintide interactionRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
How Repaglinide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Repaglinide interactionRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
How Rosiglitazone Maleate interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Rosiglitazone Maleate interactionSaxagliptinOnglyza
How Saxagliptin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Saxagliptin interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
How Semaglutide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Semaglutide interactionSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
How Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
How Sitagliptin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Sotagliflozin interactionTestosteroneAndrogel, Andropatch, Delatestryl, Intrinsa, Natesto, Nebido +3 more
How Testosterone interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Testosterone interactionTestosterone EnanthateXyosted
How Testosterone Enanthate interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Testosterone Enanthate interactionTestosterone UndecanoateAndriol, Aveed, Jatenzo, Kyzatrex
How Testosterone Undecanoate interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeTestosterone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Testosterone Undecanoate interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Tirzepatide interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with African Mango 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
African Mango 10% PeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Read the full African Mango 10% Pe + Tolbutamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in African Mango 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
African Mango 10% PE
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Human research shows that Irvingia gabonensis decreases blood sugar in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Testosterone
Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Animal research suggests that Irvingia gabonensis increases testosterone levels. The mechanism of action is unclear. Until more is known, advise patients taking testosterone to avoid using or use Irvingia gabonensis cautiously.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for African Mango 500 mg, from the product label.
Specialty Pharmacy
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- Specialty Pharmacy, Inc.
- City
- Flowood
- State
- MS
- ZipCode
- 39232
- Phone Number
- 601-362-6888
- Web Address
- www.SpecialtyRx.com
African Mango 500 mg by Specialty Pharmacy: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind African Mango 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
African Mango 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Irvingia Gabonensis 7 references
- Oben JE, Ngondi JL, Momo CN, et al. The use of Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Lipids Health Dis 2008;7:12.
- Ngondi JL, Etoundi BC, Nyangono CB, et al. IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controll
- Adamson, I., Okafor, C., and Abu-Bakare, A. A supplement of Dikanut (Irvingia gabonesis) improves treatment of type II diabetics. West Afr.J.Med. 1990;9(2):108-115.
- Adamson, I., Okafor, C., and Abu-Bakare, A. Erythrocyte membrane ATPases in diabetes: effect of dikanut (Irvingia gabonensis). Enzyme 1986;36(3):212-215. PubMed
- Wolfe OA, Ijeoma UF. Effects of aqueous extracts of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on the hormonal parameters of male guinea pigs. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2010;3(3):200-204. DOI
- Kilinçalp S, Basar O, Coban S, Yüksel I. Irvingia gabonensis (African mango): innocent magic formula? Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2014;77(1):75-6.
- Nonsa-Ard R, Aneknan P, Tong-Un T, Honsawek S, Leelayuwat N. Effects of Irvingia gabonensis Extract on Metabolism, Antioxidants, Adipocytokines, Telomere Length, and Aerobic Capacity in Overweight/Obese Individuals. Nutrients 2022;14(21):4646. PubMed
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