Astragalus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Astragalus 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
Astragalus is a dietary supplement by Maine Coast Herbals 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals
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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 — 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.
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 Jun 25, 2013.
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 Astragalus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Maine Coast Herbals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 818572010040 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 22240 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
WC : Wildcrafted CO : Certified Organic
MADE IN USA
Botanical Formula Capsules
Formulation
No Sugar, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, Sodium Free, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Soy, No Dairy, Yeast Free.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules, up to three times a day, with food.
Precautions
WARNING: Do not take this product if you are pregnant, could become pregnant, or are nursing. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are taking any prescription medications are are receiving medical treatment.
Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur. Do not take this product if you suffer from an autoimmune disorder
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Astragalus
Interacts with208 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...
Astragalus monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Astragalus, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals Drug Interactions
Astragalus contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 208 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Astragalus interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Astragalus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astragalus
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Astragalus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AstragalusImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Astragalus 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
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.
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.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Astragalus, from the product label.
Maine Coast Herbals
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- Maine Coast Herbals
- Street Address
- 749 Avenue Rd
- City
- Corinth
- State
- ME
- ZipCode
- 04427
- Web Address
- www.maineherbs.com
Astragalus by Maine Coast Herbals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Astragalus'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.
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
- Upton R, ed. Astragalus Root: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 1999:1-25.
- Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
- 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.
- 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..
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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