Bromozyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bromozyme 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
Bromozyme is a dietary supplement by DC with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 1,102 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, Bromelain. 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
Bromozyme contains five ingredients, three of which are active: pepsin, bromelain, and deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Pepsin is a protease — an enzyme that breaks down proteins.
Bromelain is another protease enzyme, derived from pineapple stem, that's thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice is a form of licorice root with the glycyrrhizin compound removed; it's used mainly for digestive support.
The inactive ingredients are gelatin, vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — standard capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on Bromozyme's active ingredients is limited. For pepsin and bromelain, no effectiveness ratings are on file in our data.
For deglycyrrhizinated licorice, the data shows it's possibly effective for canker sores and atopic dermatitis (eczema), but insufficient evidence exists for many other uses listed in the medical literature. If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pepsin and bromelain are generally well tolerated short-term, though bromelain's long-term safety is not well studied. Both can cause digestive upset — diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, or stomach pain.
Rarely, both may trigger allergic reactions, including asthma or allergic rhinitis if inhaled. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (the form in this product) is generally well tolerated when used as directed, though high doses or long-term use of licorice in general can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, or serious issues.
During pregnancy, pepsin and bromelain are best avoided unless prescribed, and licorice is considered unsafe. While breastfeeding, there is not enough safety data for any of these three ingredients; medical advice is needed.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Bromozyme, check with your pharmacist if you take digoxin (a heart medication), warfarin or other blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, tetracycline antibiotics, loop diuretics (water pills), cisplatin or paclitaxel (chemotherapy drugs), midazolam (a sedative), or any drug that your liver metabolizes through CYP2B6, CYP2C19, or CYP3A4 enzyme pathways. These interactions range from Moderate to Minor severity.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bromozyme is an enzyme supplement that may appeal to people looking for digestive support, but it carries multiple interactions with common medications — especially heart drugs, blood thinners, and some chemotherapy agents. If you take any prescription medication, check it against our tool before starting.
Talk with your pharmacist about whether this product is right for you and how to time it with your other medicines.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.
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 Bromozyme, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266578 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bromozyme by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulase | 1 mg | -- |
| Pepsin | 65 mg | -- |
| Duodenum | 6 mg | -- |
| Bromelain | 250 mg | -- |
| deglycyrrhizinated Licorice | 6 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a food enzyme dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with each meal and if necessary at bedtime. Don't hesitate to use 2 servings (2 capsules) with each meal and at bedtime if needed.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.
Contains milk ingredients.
Formulation
FDA Registered Facility (Registration #1023013) Mfg. under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Nutritionally supports digestive health
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
Formula
Bromelain, Pepsin, Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, Duodenum, Cellulase
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Enzyme Dietary Supplement
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Bromozyme by DC label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bromozyme by DC
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 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.
Cellulase
Pepsin
No knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Pepsin monograph & interactionsDuodenum
Bromelain
Interacts with141 drugs
Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early st...
Bromelain monograph & interactionsDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice
Interacts with1,040 drugs
Licorice root is a traditional remedy used for sore throats, coughs, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence is limited for most uses. Regu...
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bromozyme by DC Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bromozyme by DC contains two checked ingredients with documented drug interactions: bromelain and deglycyrrhizinated licorice.
The most serious concern is deglycyrrhizinated licorice, which interacts with digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication — licorice may increase the risk of heart toxicity by causing potassium loss, and this is rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice also interacts with blood thinners (warfarin), drugs metabolized by your liver's CYP2B6, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4 enzyme systems, loop diuretics (water pills), cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug), paclitaxel (another chemotherapy agent), and midazolam (a sedative). All of these are Moderate severity.
Bromelain carries a Moderate interaction with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs — blood thinners and aspirin-like medications — by raising bleeding risk; it also has a Minor interaction with tetracycline antibiotics, which bromelain may help your body absorb.
We could not check cellulase or duodenum; no interaction data is on file for them. Altogether, these interactions span 1,103 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bromozyme interact with 1,102 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Bromozyme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Bromelain
Azilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceEstrogens, P-glycoprotein Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen therapy.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceP-glycoprotein Substrates, Corticosteroids +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBedaquilineSirturo
How Bedaquiline interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bedaquiline interactionBelinostatBeleodaq
How Belinostat interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belinostat interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, PhenobarbitalBel Tabs, Bellamine-S, Bellaphen-S, Duragal S, Phenarbal S, Spastrin
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, PhenobarbitalBarbidonna, Donnatal
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital
How Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, Ergotamine, PhenobarbitalBellergal-S
How Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna, Ergotamine, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionBellafoline, PhenobarbitalBelladenal, Belladenal-S
How Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bellafoline, Phenobarbital interactionBelumosudil MesylateRezurock
How Belumosudil Mesylate interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belumosudil Mesylate interactionBelzutifanWelireg
How Belzutifan interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Belzutifan interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzhydrocodone, AcetaminophenApadaz
How Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interactionBenzphetamineDidrex
How Benzphetamine interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 2c8 (cyp2c8) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Benzphetamine interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Benzthiazide interactionBepridilVascor
How Bepridil interacts with Bromozyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bepridil interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bromozyme 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.
deglycyrrhizinated Licorice
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
In human research, licorice increases blood pressure in a dose-dependent manner.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of cisplatin.
In animal research, licorice diminished the therapeutic efficacy of cisplatin.
Corticosteroids
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice and corticosteroids might increase the side effects of corticosteroids.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of licorice and oral corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, can potentiate the duration of activity and increase blood levels of corticosteroids. Additionally, in one case report, a patient with neurogenic orthostatic hypertension stabilized on fludrocortisone 0.1 mg twice daily developed pseudohyperaldosteronism after recent consumption of large amounts of black licorice.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that licorice extract and glabridin, a licorice constituent, inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes. Licorice extract from the species G. uralensis seems to inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes to a greater degree than G. glabra extract in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6; however, these interactions have not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro, licorice extracts from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibit CYP2C19 isoenzymes in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8.
In vitro, licorice extract from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibits CYP2C8 isoenzymes. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
There is conflicting evidence about the effect of licorice on CYP2C9 enzyme activity. In vitro research shows that extracts from the licorice species G. glabra and G. uralensis moderately inhibit CYP2C9 isoenzymes. However, evidence from an animal model shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis can induce hepatic CYP2C9 activity. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP2C9 substrates.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin, taken in a dosage of 150 mg orally twice daily for 14 days, modestly decreases the area under the concentration-time curve of midazolam by about 20%. Midazolam is a substrate of CYP3A4, suggesting that glycyrrhizin modestly induces CYP3A4 activity. Animal research also shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis induces CYP3A4 activity. However, licorice extract from G. glabra species appear to inhibit CYP3A4-induced metabolism of testosterone in vitro. It is thought that the G. glabra inhibits CYP3A4 due to its constituent glabridin, which is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor in vitro and not present in other licorice species. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP3A4 substrates.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Overuse or misuse of licorice with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Overuse of licorice might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. In one case report, a 72-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia, stroke, and hepatic dysfunction was hospitalized with severe hypokalemia and uncontrolled hypertension due to pseudohyperaldosteronism. This was thought to be provoked by concomitant daily consumption of a product containing 225 mg of glycyrrhizin, a constituent of licorice, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for 1 month.
Estrogens
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen therapy.
Theoretically, licorice might interfere with estrogen therapy due to estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects.
Loop Diuretics
Theoretically, loop diuretics might increase the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice.
Theoretically, loop diuretics might enhance the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice by inhibiting the enzyme that converts cortisol to cortisone; however, bumetanide (Bumex) does not appear to have this effect.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease levels of midazolam.
In humans, the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin appears to moderately induce the metabolism of midazolam. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 3A4 by licorice. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking midazolam.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice can increase P-glycoprotein activity.
Paclitaxel (Abraxane, Onxol)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of paclitaxel.
Multiple doses of licorice taken concomitantly with paclitaxel might reduce the effectiveness of paclitaxel. Animal research shows that licorice 3 grams/kg given orally for 14 days before intravenous administration of paclitaxel decreases the exposure to paclitaxel and increases its clearance. Theoretically, this occurs because licorice induces cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes, which metabolize paclitaxel. Notably, a single dose of licorice did not affect exposure or clearance of paclitaxel.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of warfarin.
Licorice seems to increase metabolism and decrease levels of warfarin in animal models. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism by licorice. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid taking licorice.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of methotrexate.
Animal research suggests that intravenous administration of glycyrrhizin, a licorice constituent, and high-dose methotrexate may delay methotrexate excretion and increase systemic exposure, leading to transient elevations in liver enzymes and total bilirubin. This interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Bromelain
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.
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Proteolytic 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...
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Interacts with 141 drugsBromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early studies are promising, but the overall evi...
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Interacts with 1,040 drugsLicorice root is a traditional remedy used for sore throats, coughs, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence is limited for most uses. Regular licorice contains glycyrrhizin, whic...
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The 114 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
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