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Dietary supplement

Blue Flag Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Blue Flag Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like acne and eczema, constipation and digestive complaints, liver and gallbladder support (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 78 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Blue Flag extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic blue flag extract. Blue flag is a plant traditionally used for its laxative properties.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Blue Flag product and its label doesn't state a use — see Blue Flag's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for blue flag in our data, so the evidence for what this product is meant to do isn't established here.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blue Flag

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Blue flag can cause nausea, vomiting, and irritation of mucous membranes — the fresh root and its volatile oil are the main culprits. You might also experience throat irritation or headache.

The safety data advises against using this product during pregnancy because of potential toxicity and lack of safety information. It is likely unsafe while breastfeeding, so avoid it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blue Flag

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Blue Flag.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 78 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take digoxin (a heart medication) — that's a Major concern. Also check if you're on diuretics or warfarin, both Moderate interactions.

Do not take excessive amounts if you use warfarin.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Blue flag is traditionally used for its laxative effects, but it comes with real risks if you take heart or blood pressure medications, diuretics, or blood thinners. If you take any of those drugs — or any prescription at all — talk to your pharmacist before starting this one.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Blue Flag Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 6339127898554
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 238599
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
6339127898554
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Blue Flag extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3

Contains no alcohol

Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.

Non GMO Gluten free

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.

Not to be used during pregnancy.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Formula

(Iris versicolor)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

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.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Blue Flag extract

Interacts with
78 drugs
0 NP per serving

Blue Flag is a flowering plant whose root has been used in traditional and herbal medicine for skin and digestive complaints, but there is very little...

Certified organic Blue Flag extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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78Drugs
1 Major 77 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blue Flag Non-Alcohol 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.

certified organic Blue Flag extract3 drug types · 78 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, overuse or abuse of this product increases the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Overuse of blue flag might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. There is some concern that people taking blue flag along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Blue flag has stimulant laxative effects. In some people blue flag can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of blue flag.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blue Flag Non-Alcohol, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
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Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Blue Flag Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blue Flag Non-Alcohol has a known interaction with 78 medications, including 1 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blue Flag Non-Alcohol contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I use this while I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it because of potential toxicity and lack of safety information. Talk with your doctor before taking any supplement while pregnant.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking blue flag?
The safety data rates blue flag as likely unsafe while breastfeeding. Avoid this product if you're nursing, and discuss other options with your pharmacist.
What side effects might I notice?
Nausea, vomiting, and irritation of your throat or mouth membranes are the main ones. Some people also get headaches. The fresh root is more irritating than other forms.
What is blue flag used for?
It's traditionally used for its laxative effects — it can stimulate bowel movements and cause diarrhea. That's why it interacts with blood thinners and diuretics.

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The Full Monographs Behind Blue Flag Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Blue Flag Non-Alcohol's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 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.

Blue Flag 3 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Blue Flag monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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