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Dietary supplement

Arrowroot 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Arrowroot 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) symptoms, digestive upset.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: arrowroot, a starch extracted from the arrowroot plant's root or rhizome. It's listed at 450 mg per capsule.

The capsule itself is made with gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Arrowroot product and its label doesn't state a use — see Arrowroot's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

Arrowroot has been studied for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for that use.

If you're considering it for IBS or another condition, talk with your doctor about what the research actually supports for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Arrowroot

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.

Arrowroot starch is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. When used in medicinal doses, though, there isn't enough research to be certain it's safe — so use caution.

In one clinical trial, people reported dyspepsia (indigestion), constipation, and dark stools. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, arrowroot is rated possibly safe, though the safety data on medicinal use isn't extensive.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Arrowroot

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for arrowroot with any medications. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen — it means we haven't found them recorded.

Still worth a quick check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take anything regularly.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Arrowroot is a food starch generally well tolerated in everyday amounts, but when concentrated into a supplement, the safety record is thinner. If you're considering it for IBS or another condition, know that the evidence for those uses isn't established yet.

Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have digestive concerns.

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 Mar 22, 2023.

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 Arrowroot 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435145576
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 286979
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435145576
IngredientAmount% DV
Arrowroot450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arrowroot

No known
interactions
450 mg per serving

Arrowroot is a starch made from the roots of Maranta arundinacea and is mainly used as a gentle, easy-to-digest thickening agent in food. Some people...

Arrowroot monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Arrowroot 450 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Arrowroot 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Arrowroot 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Arrowroot 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Arrowroot 450 mg 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.
What is arrowroot actually made from?
Arrowroot is a starch extracted from the root or rhizome of the arrowroot plant. It's been used as a food ingredient for a long time and is generally well tolerated when eaten in normal food amounts.
Could arrowroot help my IBS?
Arrowroot has been studied for IBS, but the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say it works. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for that use, so don't rely on it as a tested treatment.
What side effects did people report in the trials?
In one clinical trial, some people reported indigestion, constipation, and dark stools. Keep in mind that's limited information — we don't have a lot of data on side effects from medicinal doses.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Arrowroot is rated possibly safe for breastfeeding, though the evidence on medicinal use isn't extensive. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you while breastfeeding.

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The Full Monographs Behind Arrowroot 450 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Arrowroot 450 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.

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 2 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.

Arrowroot 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Cooke, C., Carr, I., Abrams, K., and Mayberry, J. Arrowroot as a treatment for diarrhoea in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study. Arq Gastroenterol. 2000;37(1):20-24. PubMed

See these in context on the Arrowroot 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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