Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg 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
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis and respiratory irritation.Based on those ingredients, 2,055 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, Calendula. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way
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
This product contains six active ingredients: Mullein, Black Walnut, Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, White Oak, and Calendula, combined in a 440 mg capsule. Each is a plant-based extract chosen traditionally to support joint and connective tissue health, though the evidence for most is not yet established.
The capsule itself is plant-derived.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on these ingredients is limited. For Mullein, Black Walnut, Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, and Calendula, we don't have enough reliable data to rate whether they work for their intended uses—the facts show insufficient evidence for conditions ranging from respiratory health to wound healing and skin concerns.
White Oak has no effectiveness ratings on file. This doesn't mean they don't work; it means large, well-designed human studies are lacking.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of these ingredients are generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited for all of them. Mullein, Black Walnut, and Marshmallow should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
Slippery Elm requires caution in pregnancy and while breastfeeding because safety data are sparse. White Oak and Calendula also lack adequate safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Black Walnut may cause stomach upset due to its tannin content, and both Black Walnut and Calendula can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people, particularly those allergic to tree nuts or ragweed-family plants. Rare cases of skin irritation (dermatitis, contact rash) have been reported with Mullein and Slippery Elm.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, check with your pharmacist if you take lithium—Marshmallow may raise its levels and risk toxicity. Also double-check any oral medications you take regularly, since both Marshmallow and Slippery Elm may slow how your body absorbs them.
If you're on blood thinners like warfarin, be aware that Mullein and Marshmallow carry a minor blood-thinning effect. And if you take CNS depressants such as sedatives or anti-anxiety drugs, flag this product with your pharmacist, though the risk appears small.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is best suited for adults with no pregnancy or breastfeeding plans who want to explore traditional herbal support for bone and joint health—though evidence of benefit isn't established in our data. If you take lithium, blood thinners, or any regular oral medications, talk with your pharmacist before starting it.
Anyone with a tree nut or ragweed allergy should be cautious.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
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 Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674000267 |
| Net contents | 100 Veg. Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 184493 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Mullein | 0 NP | -- |
| Black Walnut | 0 NP | -- |
| Marshmallow | 0 NP | -- |
| Slippery Elm | 0 NP | -- |
| White Oak | 0 NP | -- |
| Calendula | 0 NP | -- |
| Bone, Flesh & Cartilage Blend | 880 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule
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Formula
Warning: This product contains Slippery Elm.
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg per cap
Contains tree nuts (walnuts).
Precautions
Warning: This product contains Slippery Elm.
Slippery Elm should not be taken together with any medication as it may interfere with their absorption.
This product is intended for short-term use only, not to exceed 6 weeks of use unless directed by a healthcare professional.
Persons with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution.
If pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
For occasional use only.
Contains tree nuts (walnuts).
Formulation
Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Vegetarian
Non GMO
Seals/Symbols
Vegetarian
Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org
Certified Authentic Tru-ID
General
LN26.D01 BLK8268D
General Statements
Premium formula
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Take 2 capsules daily, preferably with food. For occasional use only.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2018 Nature's Way Brands, LLC
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Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage Blend
- › Mullein
- › Black Walnut
- › Marshmallow
- › Slippery Elm
- › White Oak
- › Calendula
Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-derived Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg by Nature's Way does interact with a small number of medication types, though most effects are mild.
The most serious concern is Marshmallow's potential to raise lithium levels—if you take lithium for mood or bipolar disorder, this product could theoretically reduce how your body clears it, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Several ingredients can interfere with how your body absorbs other oral medications. Both Marshmallow and Slippery Elm contain a substance called mucilage that may slow or reduce absorption of drugs taken by mouth; the effect is typically Minor for Marshmallow but Moderate for Slippery Elm.
To minimize this, space this product at least 30–60 minutes apart from any oral medications you take. Mullein and Marshmallow also carry Minor risks with blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin, as they may have mild blood-thinning effects of their own.
Additionally, Calendula carries a Minor theoretical risk with CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications), though this appears unlikely in practice.
Black Walnut and White Oak have no documented interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 2,056 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg interact with 2,055 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 6 ingredients in Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Marshmallow Slippery Elm Calendula Mullein
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + "phentolamine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + 6-mercaptopurine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abciximab interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abciximab interactionMulleinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot.
Read the full Mullein + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abemaciclib interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abiraterone interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abiraterone Acetate interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abrocitinib interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Abrocitinib interactionMulleinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot.
Read the full Mullein + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acalabrutinib interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acamprosate interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acarbose interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acebutolol interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acenocoumarol interactionMulleinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot.
Read the full Mullein + Acenocoumarol interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acepromazine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acepromazine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionMarshmallowAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Oral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionMulleinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot.
Read the full Mullein + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionMulleinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot.
Read the full Mullein + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionCalendulaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Read the full Calendula + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionMarshmallowOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg 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.
Marshmallow
Lithium
Theoretically, due to potential diuretic effects, marshmallow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Marshmallow is thought to have diuretic properties. To avoid lithium toxicity, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when used with marshmallow.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Animal research suggests that marshmallow flower extract has antiplatelet effects. However, the root and leaf of marshmallow, not the flower, are the plant parts most commonly found in dietary supplements. Theoretically, use of marshmallow flower with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs can have additive effects, and might increase the risk for bleeding in some patients.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Marshmallow contains mucilage which can affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take marshmallow 30-60 minutes after oral medications.
Slippery Elm
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Slippery elm inner bark contains mucilage, which may interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs.
Calendula
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, calendula might have additive effects when used with CNS depressants, although this appears to be unlikely.
Although some animal research has suggested that a saponoside constituent in calendula may have sedative effects, calendula has been used for over 30 years without reports of sedation in humans.
Mullein
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot. This is likely due to at least one of the known constituents of muellein, triterpenoid saponins. However, the effects appear to be mild and results have been inconsistent. Extracts from different plant parts have been show to have varying anticoagulant strengths, with water-based ones being more potent than alcohol-based extracts.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- naturesway.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Mullein
Interacts with 122 drugsMullein is a traditional herbal remedy most often used as a tea or syrup to soothe coughs, sore throats, and respiratory irritation. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits a...
Read the full Mullein monograph → Herb & supplement monographBlack Walnut
Black walnut is a tree whose green hulls are traditionally used as a natural antiparasitic and digestive remedy, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. It contains a compound ca...
Read the full Black Walnut monograph → Herb & supplement monographMarshmallow
Interacts with 2,040 drugsMarshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and stomach irritation. Evidence for th...
Read the full Marshmallow monograph → Herb & supplement monographSlippery Elm
Interacts with 2,022 drugsSlippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated digestive tracts. Its mucilage can coat an...
Read the full Slippery Elm monograph → Herb & supplement monographWhite Oak
White oak bark is a traditional herbal remedy rich in tannins, used mostly as a tea or skin wash for diarrhea, sore throat, and minor skin problems. Solid human evidence is very limited, and...
Read the full White Oak monograph → Herb & supplement monographCalendula
Interacts with 248 drugsCalendula is a flowering plant whose petals are used mainly in skin creams, oils, and ointments to soothe minor irritation and support wound healing. Some early research is promising for ski...
Read the full Calendula monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Bone, Flesh & Cartilage 440 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 24 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.
Mullein 2 references
- Castro AI, Carmona JB, Gonzales FG, Nestar OB. Occupational airborne dermatitis from gordolobo (Verbascum densiflorum). Contact Dermatitis 2006;55(5):301.
- Flores Echaiz C, Al Ali A, Cao AQ, Sasseville D. Simultaneous contact dermatitis caused by Asteraceae and Verbascum thapsus. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(5):316-8.
Black Walnut 3 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); Public Law 108-282, Title II. Accessed on May 19, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-infor
Marshmallow 5 references
- Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Hage-Sleiman R, Mroueh M, Daher CF. Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of Althaea officinalis flower grown in Lebanon. Pharm Biol 2011;49(3):327-33.
Slippery Elm 3 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Czarnecki D, Nixon R, Bekhor P, and et al. Delayed prolonged contact urticaria from the elm tree. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28:196-197. PubMed
White Oak 2 references
Calendula 9 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Reider N, Komericki P, Hausen BM, et al. The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.). Contact Dermatitis 2001;45:269-72..
- Gol'dman II. [Anaphylactic shock after gargling with an infusion of Calendula]. Klin Med (Mosk) 1974;52:142-3.
- Paulsen E. Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 2002;47:189-98. PubMed
- Bojadjiev C. On the sedative and hypotensive effect of preparations from the plant Calendula officinalis. Nauch Trud Visshi Med Inst Sof 1964;43:15-20.
- Samochowiec L. Pharmacological study of saponosides from Aralia mandshurica Rupr. et Maxim and Calendula officinalis L. Herba Pol. 1983;29:151-155.
- Madisetti M, Kelechi TJ, Mueller M, Amella EJ, Prentice MA. Feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of RGN107 in the palliative wound care management of chronic wound symptoms. J Wound Care. 2017;26(Sup1):S25-S34. PubMed
- Final Assessment report on Calendula officinalis L., flos. European Medicines Agency: Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). 2018. EMA/HMPC/603409/2017. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-cal
- Puaratanaarunkon T, Washrawirul C, Chuenboonngarm N, Noppakun N, Asawanonda P, Kumtornrut C. Efficacy and safety of a facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glaba root extract in the treatment of maskne: A
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