Astragalus Max-V Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Astragalus Max-V 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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Astragalus Max-V is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. 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 Max-V by Douglas Laboratories
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Astragalus Max-V contains 2 active ingredients: astragalus and astragalosides. Astragalus is an herb traditionally used to support immune function.
Astragalosides are compounds found within astragalus; they're part of what makes the herb work. The product also contains inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and vegetable stearate — which are used to form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for astragalus is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for hay fever, amenorrhea (missed periods), aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia.
If you're considering this product for one of those purposes, there isn't enough established evidence in our records to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Astragalus is generally well tolerated when taken short-term in healthy adults, but quality human safety data is limited. Some clinical reports have noted dizziness, palpitations, or rash with astragalus use, though it's unclear whether the herb directly caused these.
The safety data advises against astragalus during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient reliable information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Astragalus Max-V, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants (including drugs to prevent transplant rejection or manage autoimmune conditions), lithium for bipolar disorder, cyclophosphamide for cancer, or any antidiabetes medication. These are the medication types most likely to be affected by astragalus.
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 Max-V might appeal to you if you're interested in immune support, but the evidence is limited for specific health claims. If you take immunosuppressants, lithium, cyclophosphamide, or antidiabetes drugs, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — this product could interfere with how they work.
Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to decide if it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 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 Astragalus Max-V, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539001127 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 232523 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Astragalus Max-V by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | 50 mg | -- |
| Astragalosides | 1.5 mg | -- |
| Astragalus herbal extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule, twice daily between meals or as directed by your health professional. If digestive irritation occurs, take with meals.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Traditional support for immune health
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Astragalus Max-V by Douglas Laboratories
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
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 & interactionsAstragalus herbal extract
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 herbal extract monograph & interactions- › Astragalosides
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Astragalus Max-V by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Astragalus Max-V by Douglas Laboratories contains astragalus, which does interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is immunosuppressants (Moderate severity) — astragalus seems to stimulate immune function, which might decrease the effects of drugs given to prevent transplant rejection or manage autoimmune conditions.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check before combining this product with lithium, a medication for bipolar disorder (Moderate severity). Animal research suggests astragalus has diuretic properties that could reduce how your body clears lithium, potentially raising its levels and side effects.
Additionally, astragalus is theoretically linked to cyclophosphamide, an immunosuppressive cancer drug (Moderate severity), though the evidence on whether astragalus interferes with it is mixed. Lastly, there's a Moderate concern with antidiabetes drugs — clinical research shows astragalus might lower blood sugar on its own, so combining it with diabetes medications could raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
We couldn't check one ingredient — astragalosides — because we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 208 individual medications.
Before you start Astragalus Max-V, use the medication checker below to see if any of your prescriptions are on that list, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Astragalus Max-V interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Astragalus Max-V interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astragalus
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Astragalus Max-V — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Astragalus Herbal ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Astragalus Herbal Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Astragalus Max-V 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 Max-V, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.4440
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus Max-V’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Astragalus Max-V'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.
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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.
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- 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
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