Bee Propolis Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Bee Propolis Extract 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
Bee Propolis Extract is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopausal symptoms, skin health and wound care, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 1,036 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bee Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This capsule contains 2 active ingredients: royal jelly and bee propolis extract. Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion produced by honeybees, while bee propolis extract is made from the resinous mixture bees use to seal their hives.
The product also contains inactive ingredients including cellulose, gelatin, silica, and magnesium stearate, which serve as the capsule and binding materials.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Royal jelly is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but the evidence doesn't support it for hay fever, physical performance, or diabetes — those are rated possibly ineffective. For male-pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it.
Bee propolis extract is possibly effective for oral mucositis (mouth sores) and cold sores (herpes labialis), and possibly effective for diabetes. The evidence on propolis for dengue fever is insufficient.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but allergic reactions are possible — especially in people with a history of asthma, atopy (a tendency toward allergic conditions), or sensitivity to bee products. Royal jelly carries a higher risk: in sensitive people, it can cause breathing problems (dyspnea), hives (urticaria), itching (pruritus), eczema, and in rare severe cases, anaphylaxis or life-threatening airway closure (status asthmaticus).
Propolis most commonly causes mild headache; allergic reactions and skin irritation are possible but less frequent. There isn't enough safety data to recommend either ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications before using this product, especially if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs) — both ingredients carry moderate risk of increased bleeding or reduced blood-thinning effect. Additionally, propolis theoretically may raise blood levels of many drugs your liver breaks down (including those processed by CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, and CYP3A4), and royal jelly may lower blood pressure when combined with blood pressure medications.
Use the search tool on this page to check your exact medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be worth considering if you're interested in royal jelly for menopausal symptoms or propolis for oral sores, but it requires careful medication checking first — the interaction list is substantial. Avoid it entirely if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, or if you have a history of asthma or bee allergies.
Talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any prescription medications or have ever had an allergic reaction to bee products.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Bee Propolis Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Wonder Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099528444250 |
| Net contents | 250 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 315667 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Propolis Extract by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Jelly | 100 mg | -- |
| Bee Propolis Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
The bee propolis used in Formula 444 is imported from Europe. It is harvested by honey bees from Poplar trees and conditioned with enzymes from their Pharyngeal glands.
Bee propolis extract w/ Royal jelly
Precautions
Tamper evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.
Caution: If you are allergic to bee products, do not take this product.
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Gluten free
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Use before date shown. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
General Statements
Formula 444 New Improved Formula
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule three times daily.
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Bee Propolis Extract by Wonder Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bee Propolis Extract by Wonder Laboratories
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 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.
Royal Jelly
Interacts with174 drugs
Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich substance made by worker bees to feed the queen bee. People take it for menopause symptoms, energy, skin, and immune su...
Royal Jelly monograph & interactionsBee Propolis Extract
Interacts with921 drugs
Propolis is a natural, resin-like substance made by bees that has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in lab studies. Early research sugges...
Bee Propolis Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bee Propolis Extract by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bee Propolis Extract by Wonder Laboratories contains two active ingredients, and both carry documented interactions with medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Royal jelly poses a moderate risk with blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin — it may increase bleeding risk, and one case report documented serious bleeding in a patient stabilized on warfarin who took royal jelly for just one week. Royal jelly also theoretically raises the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs).
Bee propolis extract interacts with a larger group of medications. It may theoretically increase blood levels of drugs broken down by your liver through several pathways (CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, and CYP3A4 substrates), though animal studies suggest this may not happen at typical doses.
Propolis also carries a moderate theoretical risk of increased bleeding with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, and may theoretically decrease how well warfarin works by lowering your INR (a blood clotting measure).
Altogether, these interactions span 1,025 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to search your exact drugs before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Propolis Extract interact with 1,036 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Bee Propolis Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Propolis Extract Royal Jelly
Acetaminophen, OrphenadrineOrfenagesic
How Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal JellyAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Adagrasib interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alfuzosin interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Aliskiren interactionRoyal JellyAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly + Aliskiren interactionAlmotriptanAlmogran, Axert
How Almotriptan interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Almotriptan interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlpelisibPiqray
How Alpelisib interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alpelisib interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alprazolam interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract + Ambrisentan interactionRoyal JellyAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Bee Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal JellyAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly + Amiloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bee Propolis Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bee Propolis Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that propolis water extract and the propolis constituent, caffeic acid phenethyl ester, can inhibit platelet aggregation. Additionally, evidence from an animal model shows that taking propolis in addition to warfarin decreases INR, suggesting that propolis can decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP1A2. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP1A2 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP1A2 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2C19. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2C19 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2C19 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2C9. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2C9 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2C9 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2D6. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2D6 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2D6 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
In vitro research shows that propolis can inhibit CYP2E1. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some in vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP3A4; however, other in vitro research shows that propolis has no effect on CYP3A4 activity. Furthermore, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP3A4 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that might in inhibit CYP3A4 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, propolis might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
Animal research shows that taking propolis in addition to warfarin decreases the international normalized ratio (INR). This effect has not been reported in humans.
Royal Jelly
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that royal jelly might lower blood pressure.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Royal jelly might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case, an 87-year-old male who was previously stabilized on warfarin developed hematuria and was found to have an INR of 7.29 after taking a royal jelly supplement for one week.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bee Propolis Extract, from the product label.
Wonder Laboratories
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- Wonder Laboratories
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
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Royal Jelly
Interacts with 174 drugsRoyal jelly is a nutrient-rich substance made by worker bees to feed the queen bee. People take it for menopause symptoms, energy, skin, and immune support, but solid human evidence is limit...
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Interacts with 921 drugsPropolis is a natural, resin-like substance made by bees that has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in lab studies. Early research suggests it may help with cold sores, mouth so...
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Bee Propolis Extract'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.
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The 35 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.
Royal Jelly 14 references
- Takahashi M, Matsuo I, Ohkido M. Contact dermatitis due to honeybee royal jelly. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9:452-5.
- Bullock RJ, et al. Fatal royal jelly-induced asthma. Med J Aust 1994;160:44. DOI
- Thien FC, Leung R, Baldo BA, et al. Asthma and anaphylaxis induced by royal jelly. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:216-22. PubMed
- Yonei Y, Shibagaki K, Tsukada N, et al. Case report: haemorrhagic colitis associated with royal jelly intake. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997;12:495-9.
- Harwood M, Harding S, Beasley R, Frankish PD. Asthma following royal jelly. N Z Med J 1996;109:325.
- Laporte JR, Ibaanez L, Vendrell L, Ballarin E. Bronchospasm induced by royal jelly. Allergy 1996;51:440. DOI
- Leung R, Thien FC, Baldo B, et al. Royal jelly-induced asthma and anaphylaxis: clinical characteristics and immunologic correlations. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1995;96:1004-7. PubMed
- Peacock S, Murray V, Turton C. Respiratory distress and royal jelly. BMJ 1995;311:1472. DOI
- Winther K, Hedman C. Assessment of the Effects of the Herbal Remedy Femal on the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2002;63:344-53. DOI
- Lee NJ, Fermo JD. Warfarin and royal jelly interaction. Pharmacotherapy 2006;26:583-6. PubMed
- Tokunaga, K. H., Yoshida, C., Suzuki, K. M., Maruyama, H., Futamura, Y., Araki, Y., and Mishima, S. Antihypertensive effect of peptides from royal jelly in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biol.Pharm.Bull. 2004;27(2):189-192. PubMed
- Sultana, A., Nabi, A. H., Nasir, U. M., Maruyama, H., Suzuki, K. M., Mishima, S., and Suzuki, F. A dipeptide YY derived from royal jelly proteins inhibits renin activity. Int.J.Mol.Med. 2008;21(6):677-681. DOI
- Gómez Torrijos E, Méndez Diaz Y, Borja Segade JM, et al. Occupational allergic respiratory disease due to royal jelly. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2016;117(1):102-3. PubMed
- Li JD, Cui L, Xu YY, Guan K. A case of anaphylaxis caused by major royal jelly protein 3 of royal jelly and its cross-reactivity with honeycomb. J Asthma Allergy 2021;14:1555-7. PubMed
Propolis 21 references
- Hay KD, Greig DE. Propolis allergy: a cause of oral mucositis with ulceration. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1990;70:584-6. PubMed
- Li YJ, Lin JL, Yang CW, Yu CC. Acute renal failure induced by a Brazilian variety of propolis. Am J Kidney Dis 2005;46:e125-9. PubMed
- Jensen CD, Andersen KE. Allergic contact dermatitis from cera alba (purified propolis) in a lip balm and candy. Contact Dermatitis 2006;55:312-3. PubMed
- Chen, T. G., Lee, J. J., Lin, K. H., Shen, C. H., Chou, D. S., and Sheu, J. R. Antiplatelet activity of caffeic acid phenethyl ester is mediated through a cyclic GMP-dependent pathway in human platelets. Chin J Physiol 6-30-2007;50(3):121-126.
- Hsu, C. Y., Chiang, W. C., Weng, T. I., Chen, W. J., and Yuan, A. Laryngeal edema and anaphalactic shock after topical propolis use for acute pharyngitis. Am J Emerg.Med 2004;22(5):432-433. PubMed
- Black, R. J. Vulval eczema associated with propolis sensitization from topical therapies treated successfully with pimecrolimus cream. Clin Exp.Dermatol. 2005;30(1):91-92. PubMed
- Matos D, Serrano P, Brandao FM. A case of allergic contact dermatitis caused by propolis-enriched honey. Contact Dermatitis 2015;72(1):59-60. PubMed
- Naramoto K, Kato M, Ichihara K. Effects of an ethanol extract of Brazilian green propolis on human cytochrome P450 enzyme activities in vitro. J Agric Food Chem 2014;62(46):11296-302. PubMed
- Nyman G, Hagvall L. A case of allergic contact cheilitis caused by propolis and honey. Contact Dermatitis 2016;74(3):186-7. PubMed
- Ryu CS, Oh SJ, Oh JM, et al. Inhibition of cytochrome P450 by propolis in human liver microsomes. Toxicol Res 2016;32(3):207-13. PubMed
- Akbay E, Özenirler Ç, Çelemli ÖG, Durukan AB, Onur MA, Sorkun K. Effects of propolis on warfarin efficacy. Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol. 2017;14(1):43-46. PubMed
- Lamoureux A, Meharon M, Durand AL, Darrigade AS, Doutre MS, Milpied B. A first case of erythema multiforme-like contact dermatitis caused by propolis. Contact Dermatitis. 2017;77(4):263-264. PubMed
- Piredda M, Facchinetti G, Biagioli V, et al. Propolis in the prevention of oral mucositis in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2017;26(6). PubMed
- Zhang YX, Yang TT, Xia L, Zhang WF, Wang JF, Wu YP. Inhibitory Effect of Propolis on Platelet Aggregation In Vitro. J Healthc Eng. 2017;2017:3050895. PubMed
- Nyman GSA, Tang M, Inerot A, Osmancevic A, Malmberg P, Hagvall L. Contact allergy to beeswax and propolis among patients with cheilitis or facial dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 2019;81(2):110-6. PubMed
- Igarashi G, Segawa T, Akiyama N, et al. Efficacy of Brazilian propolis supplementation for japanese lactating women for atopic sensitization and nonspecific symptoms in their offspring: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Comp PubMed
- Soleimani D, Rezaie M, Rajabzadeh F, et al. Protective effects of propolis on hepatic steatosis and fibrosis among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) evaluated by real-time two-dimensional shear wave elastography: a randomized clinical
- D'Ercole MC. Prolonged use of propolis can increase liver enzymes. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 2020;29(3):468-9. PubMed
- Cho E, Lee JD, Cho SH. Systemic contact dermatitis from propolis ingestion. Ann Dermatol. 2011;23(1):85-88. PubMed
- Hallajzadeh J, Milajerdi A, Amirani E, Attari VE, Maghsoudi H, Mirhashemi SM. Effects of propolis supplementation on glycemic status, lipid profiles, inflammation and oxidative stress, liver enzymes, and body weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Gheflati A, Dehnavi Z, Ghannadzadeh Yazdi A, Khorasanchi Z, Raeisi-Dehkordi H, Ranjbar G. The effects of propolis supplementation on metabolic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Avicenna J Phytomed
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