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Amla Fruit Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Emerald Labs

Amla Fruit label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Amla Fruit 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.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Amla Fruit is a dietary supplement by Emerald Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, cholesterol and heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Amla Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: Amla Powder, which is made from Indian gooseberry fruit. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Indian Gooseberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: skin and eye health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Aging skin, eye health, antioxidant support, visual function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Indian Gooseberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Indian gooseberry in this product is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and possibly effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia).

For high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and male-pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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.

Indian gooseberry is generally well tolerated as a food, but safety data on supplement doses is limited. The safety data we have advises against using it during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe at those times.

In clinical trials, a small number of people reported stomach discomfort or indigestion, and a few reported fatigue or muscle pain, but these were uncommon.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Indian Gooseberry

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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 — Indian Gooseberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 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.

Double-check this product if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants like warfarin), aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or diabetes medications. All of these carry Moderate-severity interaction risk with Indian gooseberry.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This single-ingredient supplement may help with GERD and cholesterol, but it's not well-studied at supplement doses. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or aspirin, talk to your pharmacist before starting — the bleeding risk is real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've discussed it with your doctor.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Amla Fruit, straight from the product label.

Brand Emerald Labs
Barcode (UPC) 743650002030
Net contents 60 Vegetable Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 302536
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
743650002030
IngredientAmount% DV
Amla Powder1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

Amla Fruit is a potent source of antioxidant, bioflavonoids. Amla fruit may help support skin and eye health.

40% Tannins

Formulation

It has traditionally been used by Indian Ayurvedic practitioners and Tibetan healers.

We are committed to providing your family with additive-free formulas and superior nutrient forms in therapeutic amounts.

Clinical Potency

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients No Magnesium Stearate Gluten-Free

Vegan Formula

This product is free of: Corn, milk, salt, yeast, soy, added sugar, wheat, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

General Statements

Emerald Labs is family owned and operated since our beginnings in 1996.

Doctor-Formulated

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2021 Emerald Labs, Inc. Emerald Labs The Additive-Free Company

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults, take two (2) capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal on cap or printed inner seal is missing or broken.

Consult a physician if pregnant, lactating, currently on prescription medication or diagnosed with a medical condition.

Product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs label

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Amla Fruit label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Amla Powder

Interacts with
208 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Tannins

Indian gooseberry (amla) is a vitamin C-rich fruit used in Ayurvedic medicine for many purposes, from antioxidant support to cholesterol and digestion...

Amla Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions

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208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Amla Powder 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Amla Fruit interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Amla Fruit interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Amla Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Amla Fruit 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.

Amla Powder4 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg, as a single dose or for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg or ecosprin 75 mg alone. Until more is known, use caution when taking Indian gooseberry in combination with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking Indian gooseberry with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry fruit or fruit extract alone or in conjunction with antidiabetes medications can lower blood glucose levels. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with aspirin; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with ecosprin 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus ecosprin 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with ecosprin 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Theoretically, Indian gooseberry may increase the risk of bleeding if used with clopidogrel; however, research is conflicting.
Clinical research shows that taking Indian gooseberry 500 mg as a single dose or twice daily for 10 days reduces platelet aggregation by about 24% to 36%, increases bleeding time by about 3.8-5.9 seconds, and increases clotting time by about 9.8-12.7 seconds when compared to baseline. However, taking a single dose of Indian gooseberry 500 mg along with clopidogrel 75 mg, or taking a combination of Indian gooseberry 500 mg twice daily plus clopidogrel 75 mg once daily for 10 days, does not significantly reduce platelet aggregation or increase bleeding time or clotting time when compared with clopidogrel 75 mg alone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Amla Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Amla Fruit, from the product label.

Emerald Labs

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Name
Emerald Labs
Street Address
20600 Belshaw Ave.
City
Carson
State
CA
ZipCode
90746
Phone Number
800-436-4366
Web Address
www.emeraldlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs: Common Questions

Does Amla Fruit by Emerald Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Amla Fruit has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Amla Fruit contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does Amla Fruit work for high cholesterol?
It's rated possibly effective for dyslipidemia (high cholesterol from certain causes), but we have insufficient evidence to say whether it works for high cholesterol overall. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding — there simply isn't enough information to know it's safe at those times. Talk with your OB or midwife before considering it.
What side effects might I notice?
It's generally well tolerated, but in clinical trials a small number of people reported stomach discomfort, indigestion, fatigue, or muscle pain. These were uncommon.
Can this help with acid reflux?
It's rated possibly effective for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), so there's some evidence it may help — but it's not a sure thing. Your pharmacist can help you decide if it's worth trying alongside your other treatments.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Amla Fruit’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Indian Gooseberry

Interacts with 208 drugs

Indian gooseberry (amla) is a vitamin C-rich fruit used in Ayurvedic medicine for many purposes, from antioxidant support to cholesterol and digestion. Early research is promising for some u...

Read the full Indian Gooseberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Amla Fruit'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 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.

Indian Gooseberry 6 references
  1. Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
  2. Fatima N, Pingali U, Muralidhar N. Study of pharmacodynamic interaction of Phyllanthus emblica extract with clopidogrel and ecosprin in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Phytomedicine. 2014;21(5):579-85. PubMed
  3. Shanmugarajan D, Girish C, Harivenkatesh N, Chanaveerappa B, Prasanna Lakshmi NC. Antihypertensive and pleiotropic effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract as an add-on therapy in patients with essential hypertension-A randomized double-blind placebo-contro
  4. Akhtar MS, Ramzan A, Ali A, Ahmad M. Effect of amla fruit (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) on blood glucose and lipid profile of normal subjects and type 2 diabetic patients. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011;62(6):609-16.
  5. Usharani P, Fatima N, Muralidhar N. Effects of Phyllanthus emblica extract on endothelial dysfunction and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 20 PubMed
  6. Majeed M, Mundkur L, Paulose S, Nagabhushanam K. Novel Emblica officinalis extract containing ß-glucogallin vs. metformin: a randomized, open-label, comparative efficacy study in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with dyslipidemia. Food Fu

See these in context on the Indian Gooseberry monograph →

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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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