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Astragalus 550 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Astragalus 550 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Astragalus 550 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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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astragalus 550 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, colds and flu, upper respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astragalus root powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost

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: astragalus root powder, 550 mg per capsule. Astragalus has been used in traditional medicine and is being studied for a range of conditions, though evidence for most uses is not yet reliable.

The capsule itself is made from vegetable sources, and the inactive ingredients include vegetable magnesium stearate.

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 Astragalus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Astragalus'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.

The evidence we hold on astragalus doesn't yet support its use for any single condition we've reviewed—allergic rhinitis (hay fever), amenorrhea, aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means larger or better-designed studies are needed before we can say.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus

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.

Astragalus is generally well tolerated over the short term in healthy adults, though good safety data in humans is limited. It is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data—the facts advise against use in both situations.

Reported side effects are uncommon but include dizziness and, less often, rash or skin irritation, particularly with intravenous dosing. In one trial, oral astragalus was linked to throat pain, though it's unclear whether astragalus caused it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus

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 — Astragalus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • 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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants (after transplant or for autoimmune disease), lithium, cyclophosphamide (chemotherapy), or antidiabetes drugs—astragalus has Moderate interactions with all of them. The interaction with blood sugar drugs carries the highest practical risk in everyday life, since combined use could lower your blood sugar too far.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Astragalus may be worth considering if you're interested in immune support and have no major health conditions or medications. However, if you take immunosuppressants, lithium, chemotherapy, or blood sugar medications, you'll need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Because the long-term safety data is thin and effectiveness for most uses isn't well established, have that conversation before you start.

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 May 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Astragalus 550 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 810014670423
Net contents 240 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2020
DSLD ID 222704
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
810014670423
IngredientAmount% DV
Astragalus root powder550 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement: take 1-2 capsules with 8-12 oz of water 1-2 times daily, or as directed by your physician.

Precautions

Warning: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy individuals 18 years of age or older.

Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Do not exceed recommended use. Improper use will not improve results and is not advised.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

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 any disease.

Formula

Astragalus 550 mg per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Nutricost Quality guaranteed Made in the USA

Formulation

Non GMO Gluten free product

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Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost label

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Astragalus 550 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost

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 container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Astragalus root powder

Interacts with
208 drugs
550 mg per serving

Astragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While...

Astragalus root powder monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Astragalus 550 mg interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Astragalus 550 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astragalus root powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Astragalus 550 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.

Astragalus root powder4 drug types · 208 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research in humans shows that astragalus might have hypoglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking astragalus, especially in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Cyclophosphamide

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Evidence regarding the effect of astragalus on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide is conflicting. Some animal research suggests that astragalus reverses cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression. However, other animal research shows no effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, astragalus might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that astragalus has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to this diuretic effect, astragalus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Astragalus root powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astragalus 550 mg, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84058
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Astragalus 550 mg by Nutricost interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astragalus 550 mg 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?
Astragalus 550 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data isn't there. The facts advise against astragalus during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you and your baby.
What is astragalus root and why is it in supplements?
Astragalus is a plant root used in traditional medicine, often studied for its possible immune-boosting effects. This supplement contains 550 mg of powdered astragalus root per capsule.
Does astragalus actually work for hay fever, asthma, or other conditions?
The evidence we have isn't reliable enough yet to say yes or no for those uses. Larger studies are needed before we can confirm whether astragalus is truly effective for them.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well short-term, but reported effects include dizziness and occasionally rash or skin irritation. These are uncommon, and it's not always clear astragalus caused them.
Is there anything in this supplement besides astragalus?
The active ingredient is astragalus root powder. The capsule is made from vegetable sources, and there's vegetable magnesium stearate as an inactive ingredient—no unnecessary fillers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus 550 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Astragalus

Interacts with 208 drugs

Astragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While early studies are interesting, strong h...

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Sources & How We Checked

Astragalus 550 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 13 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.

Astragalus 13 references
  1. Upton R, ed. Astragalus Root: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 1999:1-25.
  2. Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
  3. Chu DT, Wong WL, Mavligit GM. Immunotherapy with Chinese medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression by administration of fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in vivo. J Clin Lab Immunol 1988;25:125-9.
  4. Sun Y, Hersh EM, Lee SL, et al. Preliminary observations on the effects of the Chinese medicinal herbs Astragalus membranaceus and Ligustrum lucidum on lymphocyte blastogenic responses. J Biol Response Mod 1983;2:227-37..
  5. Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of astragalus membranaceus on sodium and water retention in experimental heart failure. Chin Med J (Engl) 1998;111:17-23.
  6. Matkovic Z, Zivkovic V, Korica M, et al. Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res 2010;24:175-81.
  7. Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):18 PubMed
  8. Chen, H. W., Lin, I. H., Chen, Y. J., Chang, K. H., Wu, M. H., Su, W. H., Huang, G. C., and Lai, Y. L. A novel infusible botanically-derived drug, PG2, for cancer-related fatigue: a phase II double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Clin Invest PubMed
  9. Tian H, Lu J, He H, et al.The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A (preliminary) meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;191:206-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.062. PubMed
  10. Hong KF, Liu PY, Zhang W, Gui DK, Xu YH. The Efficacy and Safety of Astragalus as an Adjuvant Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Integr Complement Med 2023. PubMed
  11. Chan KW, Kwong ASK, Tsui PN, et al. Add-on astragalus in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: A multi-center, assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2024;130:155457. PubMed
  12. Han X, Yu T, Chen X, Du Z, Yu M, Xiong J. Effect of Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular remodeling in HFrEF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024;15:1345797. PubMed
  13. Jing P, Hongzheng H, Zhenqi WU, Meijuan Z, Zuojing LI, Gang C. Long-term efficacy and safety of Huangqi ()-based Traditional Chinese Medicine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Tradit Chin Med 2024;44(2):

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