Bloat Blast+ Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by ZHOU
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bloat Blast+ 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
Bloat Blast+ is a dietary supplement by ZHOU with 15 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 1,285 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ginger Root Extract, Artichoke Leaf Extract, Bacillus coagulans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bloat Blast+ by ZHOU
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
ZHOU Bloat Blast+ is a 15-ingredient digestive formula centered on enzymes and plant extracts. The active ingredients are digestive enzymes (amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, cellulase, invertase, maltase, beta-glucanase, hemicellulase, and alpha-galactosidase), which help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food.
It also contains Bacillus coagulans, a beneficial bacteria (probiotic), plus ginger root extract for digestive comfort and artichoke leaf extract to support digestion and liver function. The capsules also include inactive ingredients: cellulose, maltodextrin, stearic acid, and silica (excipients that serve as fillers and binders).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Evidence for digestive enzymes in this formula is limited. Lactase—the enzyme that breaks down milk sugar—is effective for lactose intolerance when you know that's your issue.
Bacillus coagulans shows possibly effective evidence for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ginger root extract is possibly effective for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting and for period pain (dysmenorrhea), and possibly effective for osteoarthritis.
Artichoke leaf extract is possibly effective for high cholesterol and indigestion. However, many of the other enzymes and uses in this formula—including most general digestive support—lack established evidence in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most ingredients in Bloat Blast+ are generally well tolerated by healthy adults at typical doses. Ginger is safe in food and supplement amounts for most people, though doses above 5 grams daily raise the risk of side effects like heartburn, diarrhea, and mouth irritation.
The digestive enzymes protease and lipase are generally well tolerated but may occasionally cause digestive upset; lipase has not been extensively studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Bacillus coagulans is well tolerated in healthy people, though the safety data is limited and quality varies between products.
Artichoke is generally well tolerated but may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, or nausea; rare cases of allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have occurred in people sensitive to inulin or the daisy family of plants.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking ZHOU Bloat Blast+, have your doctor or pharmacist review it if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin or phenprocoumon, antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, blood pressure medications, nifedipine, losartan, antibiotics, or any drug processed by your liver's CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2B6 enzymes. All of these interactions are Moderate severity.
Additionally, do not take Bacillus coagulans and antibiotics at the same time—separate them by a few hours if possible.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bloat Blast+ may help with bloating and digestive comfort if you have lactose intolerance, IBS, or constipation, and ginger's evidence for nausea and period pain could be a bonus. However, if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, antibiotics, or any medication metabolized by your liver, you'll want to check your exact prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.
People pregnant or breastfeeding should do the same, since safety data is limited for several ingredients.
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Assessment coverage: 7 of 15 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 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 Bloat Blast+, straight from the product label.
| Brand | ZHOU |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 669191895224 |
| Net contents | 30 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 313670 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bloat Blast+ by ZHOU, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Maltase | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Glucanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Bacillus coagulans | 10 mg | -- |
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 125 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Ginger Root Extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Artichoke Leaf Extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Silica
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Zhou Greatness by nature
Formulation
Support for healthy digestion
Made without soy Gluten free
Lab verified
Vegan V
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Use only as directed. Take 1 vegan capsule at the beginning of a meal.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement, especially children under 18 and individuals with a known medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
Made in the USA with global ingredients
Vegan V
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
Daily digestive enzymes + probiotic boost
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
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Bloat Blast+ by ZHOU label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bloat Blast+ by ZHOU
These are the 15 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Bacillus coagulans
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactionsDigestive Enzyme Blend
Ginger Root Extract
Interacts with1,007 drugs
Ginger is a widely used culinary spice with a long history in traditional medicine, and it has the strongest evidence for helping with nausea and vomi...
Ginger Root Extract monograph & interactionsArtichoke Leaf Extract
Interacts with363 drugs
Artichoke leaf extract is a generally well-tolerated supplement that may have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect and is often used for indigestion, th...
Artichoke Leaf Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bloat Blast+ by ZHOU Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
ZHOU Bloat Blast+ contains several ingredients with documented medication interactions: ginger root extract, Bacillus coagulans, and artichoke leaf extract.
The most serious concern is ginger's Moderate-severity interaction with blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin and phenprocoumon, which may increase bleeding risk. Ginger also interacts with antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, nifedipine, losartan, and drugs metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme system, all at Moderate severity; additionally, it may increase absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bacillus coagulans, a probiotic in this formula, has a Moderate interaction with antibiotics—the bacteria may be killed if you take them together, reducing the probiotic's effectiveness. Artichoke leaf extract carries Moderate interactions with blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, and two groups of medications metabolized by your liver (CYP2C19 and CYP2B6 substrates), though most of these have not been confirmed in humans.
We could not check several digestive enzymes in this product: amylase, cellulase, invertase, maltase, beta-glucanase, hemicellulase, and alpha-galactosidase. The remaining checked ingredients—protease, lipase, and lactase—show no interactions documented in our data, though that is not a guarantee none exist.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,286 individual medications. Use the search tool on this page to check your exact drugs before starting Bloat Blast+.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bloat Blast+ interact with 1,285 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 15 ingredients in Bloat Blast+ interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ginger Root Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract Bacillus coagulans
Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, VoxilaprevirVosevi
How Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Artichoke Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Artichoke Leaf Extract + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir interactionGinger Root ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase the absorption and blood levels of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, Voxilaprevir interactionSolifenacin SuccinateVesicare
How Solifenacin Succinate interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Solifenacin Succinate interactionSonidegib PhosphateOdomzo
How Sonidegib Phosphate interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sonidegib Phosphate interactionSorafenibNexavar
How Sorafenib interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sorafenib interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Artichoke Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Artichoke Leaf Extract + Sotagliflozin interactionGinger Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ginger with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sotagliflozin interactionSotorasibLumakras
How Sotorasib interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sotorasib interactionSparfloxacinZagam
How Sparfloxacin interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sparfloxacin interactionGinger Root ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase the absorption and blood levels of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sparfloxacin interactionSparsentanFilspari
How Sparsentan interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sparsentan interactionSpectinomycinTrobicin
How Spectinomycin interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Spectinomycin interactionSpironolactoneAldactone, Carospir, Spiroton
How Spironolactone interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Artichoke Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Artichoke Leaf Extract + Spironolactone interactionStreptokinaseKabikinase, Streptase
How Streptokinase interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Streptokinase interactionStreptomycinStreptomycin
How Streptomycin interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Streptomycin interactionSufentanil CitrateDsuvia
How Sufentanil Citrate interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sufentanil Citrate interactionSulbactam, DurlobactamXacduro
How Sulbactam, Durlobactam interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulbactam, Durlobactam interactionSulfadiazineSulfadiazine
How Sulfadiazine interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfadiazine interactionSulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, SulfamethazineTerfonyl, Triple Sulfoid
How Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionSulfadiazine, TrimethoprimCoptin
How Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interactionSulfamerazine, SulfamethazineNeotrizine
How Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionSulfamethazoleProklar
How Sulfamethazole interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfamethazole interactionSulfamethizoleThiosulfil Forte
How Sulfamethizole interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfamethizole interactionSulfamethoxazoleGantanol
How Sulfamethoxazole interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfamethoxazole interactionGinger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sulfamethoxazole interactionSulfamethoxazole, TrimethoprimBactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Cotrim, Cotrim DS, Cotrimix +9 more
How Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionGinger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionSulfapyridineSulfapyridine
How Sulfapyridine interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfapyridine interactionSulfisoxazoleGantrisin
How Sulfisoxazole interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Sulfisoxazole interactionSunitinibSutent
How Sunitinib interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Sunitinib interactionSuvorexantBelsomra
How Suvorexant interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Suvorexant interactionTacrolimusAstagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf (capsule), Prograf (injectable), Prograf XL, Protopic
How Tacrolimus interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Tacrolimus interactionTadalafilCialis, Tadliq
How Tadalafil interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Tadalafil interactionTalazoparibTalzenna
How Talazoparib interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Root ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase the absorption and blood levels of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates.
Read the full Ginger Root Extract + Talazoparib interactionTalinololTalinolol
How Talinolol interacts with Bloat Blast+ — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Artichoke Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Artichoke Leaf Extract + Talinolol interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bloat Blast+ 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.
Ginger Root Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. However, research is conflicting.
Laboratory research suggests that ginger inhibits thromboxane synthetase and decreases platelet aggregation. However, this has not been demonstrated unequivocally in humans, with mixed results from clinical trials. Theoretically, excessive amounts of ginger might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ginger with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal and human research suggests that ginger might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research and some case reports suggest that ginger inhibits CYP3A4 activity. Three case reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) adverse drug reaction database describe increased toxicity in patients taking ginger and cancer medications that are CYP3A4 substrates (imatinib, dabrafenib, and crizotinib). However, the causality of this interaction is unclear due to the presence of multiple interacting drugs and routes of administration.
Conversely, other in vitro research suggests that ginger induces CYP3A4 activity, leading to reduced levels of CYP3A4 substrates. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Theoretically, ginger might increase levels of losartan and the risk of hypotension.
In animal research, ginger increased the levels and hypotensive effects of a single dose of losartan. It is not clear if ginger alters the concentration or effects of losartan when taken continuously. Additionally, this interaction has not been shown in humans.
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and increase the risk of bleeding if used with nifedipine.
Clinical research shows that combined treatment with ginger 1 gram plus nifedipine 10 mg significantly inhibits platelet aggregation when compared to nifedipine or ginger alone.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Ginger might increase the absorption and blood levels of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates.
In vitro research and case reports suggest that ginger inhibits drug efflux by P-gp, potentially increasing absorption and serum levels of P-gp substrates. Two case reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) adverse drug reaction database describe increased toxicity in patients taking ginger and cancer medications that are P-gp substrates (trametinib, crizotinib). However, the causality of this interaction is unclear due to the presence of multiple interacting drugs and routes of administration.
Phenprocoumon (Marcoumar, Others)
Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding with phenprocoumon.
Phenprocoumon, a warfarin-related anticoagulant, might increase the international normalized ratio (INR) when taken with ginger. There is one case report of a 76-year-old woman with a stable INR on phenprocoumon that increased to greater than 10 when she began consuming dried ginger and ginger tea.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Laboratory research suggests that ginger might inhibit thromboxane synthetase and decrease platelet aggregation. In one case report, ginger increased the INR when taken with phenprocoumon, which has similar pharmacological effects as warfarin. In another case report, ginger increased the INR when taken with a combination of warfarin, hydrochlorothiazide, and acetaminophen. A longitudinal analysis suggests that taking ginger increases the risk of bleeding in patients taking warfarin for at least 4 months. However, research in healthy people suggests that ginger has no effect on INR, or the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of warfarin. Until more is known, monitor INRs closely in patients taking large amounts of ginger.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, taking ginger with calcium channel blockers might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some animal and in vitro research suggests that ginger has hypotensive and calcium channel-blocking effects. Another animal study shows that concomitant administration of ginger and the calcium channel blocker amlodipine leads to greater reductions in blood pressure when compared with amlodipine alone.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, when taken prior to cyclosporine, ginger might decrease cyclosporine levels.
In an animal model, ginger juice taken 2 hours prior to cyclosporine administration reduced the maximum concentration and area under the curve of cyclosporine by 51% and 40%, respectively. This effect was not observed when ginger juice and cyclosporine were administered at the same time.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP1A2 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP2B6 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP2C9 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Theoretically, ginger might increase levels of metronidazole.
In an animal model, ginger increased the absorption and plasma half-life of metronidazole. In addition, the elimination rate and clearance of metronidazole was significantly reduced.
Artichoke Leaf Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies shows that taking artichoke leaf extract for 8-12 weeks can modestly reduce fasting plasma glucose when compared with placebo.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies in patients with hypertension shows that taking artichoke can reduce systolic blood pressure by around 3 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by around 2 mmHg when compared with placebo.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2C19 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Bacillus coagulans
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.
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The Full Monographs Behind Bloat Blast+’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Bacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph → Herb & supplement monographLipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactase
Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can reduce gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhe...
Read the full Lactase monograph → Herb & supplement monographGinger
Interacts with 1,007 drugsGinger is a widely used culinary spice with a long history in traditional medicine, and it has the strongest evidence for helping with nausea and vomiting, including from motion sickness, pr...
Read the full Ginger monograph → Herb & supplement monographArtichoke
Interacts with 363 drugsArtichoke leaf extract is a generally well-tolerated supplement that may have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect and is often used for indigestion, though the evidence is modest. It is not a...
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The 105 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.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
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See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →
Lipase 1 reference
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Lactase 1 reference
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