Caprylate Plus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Caprylate Plus 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
Caprylate Plus is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 335 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid, Pau d'Arco, Potassium. 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
Caprylate Plus has three active ingredients: potassium (supplied as potassium sorbate), caprylic acid, and pau d'arco. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for heart rhythm and nerve function.
Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that occurs naturally in coconut oil and breast milk. Pau d'arco is a tree bark traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients like cellulose, stearic acid, and silica as binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for these ingredients is limited. For caprylic acid, we have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for epilepsy, essential tremor, or other conditions in our data.
Pau d'arco also lacks solid evidence for cancer, peptic ulcers, wound healing, or dysmenorrhea. Potassium's role is to correct deficiency, but this product's intended use isn't specified in the facts we hold.
If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the evidence actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, these ingredients are generally well tolerated short-term. The most common side effects from potassium are abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.
Caprylic acid may cause mild abdominal discomfort, change in taste, dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Pau d'arco at higher doses (lapachol above 1.5 grams daily) can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, and increased bleeding risk.
A serious concern with potassium is that supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease — this can lead to heart rhythm problems, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion. For pregnancy, potassium from normal diet is fine, but use supplements only under medical guidance.
Caprylic acid has insufficient safety data in pregnancy, so avoid unless your doctor approves. Pau d'arco should be avoided in pregnancy due to possible harm and lack of safety data.
For breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using potassium supplements, caprylic acid safety in breast milk is unknown, and pau d'arco should be avoided.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before taking this product if you use blood pressure medications (especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin, NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, or any other medications. The potassium and pau d'arco in this product can raise your risk of dangerous blood potassium levels or bleeding, and caprylic acid may change how some drugs work in your body.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines potassium, caprylic acid, and pau d'arco — all of which have documented interactions with common medications. If you take blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, or NSAIDs, you need to check with your pharmacist before starting.
Potassium supplements carry real risks if you have kidney problems or take certain medications. Talk with your pharmacist about whether this product is right for you and your current medications.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Caprylate Plus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 745287051153 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 237175 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Caprylate Plus by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium Sorbate | 50 mg | -- |
| Caprylic Acid | 70 mg | -- |
| Pau d'Arco | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Horseradish powder, Silica, Coating, Cloves powder
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet 1-3 times daily or as directed by your health professional.
Precautions
Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Enhanced support for healthy microbial balance
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.
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Caprylate Plus by Douglas Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Caprylate Plus by Douglas Laboratories
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 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.
Potassium
Interacts with62 drugs
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...
Potassium monograph & interactionsCaprylic Acid
Interacts with262 drugs
Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While...
Caprylic Acid monograph & interactionsPau d'Arco
Interacts with122 drugs
Pau d'arco is a South American tree bark traditionally used for infections and inflammation, and it contains compounds like lapachol that show activit...
Pau d'Arco monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Horseradish powder, Silica, Coating, Cloves powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Caprylate Plus by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Caprylate Plus by Douglas Laboratories contains three active ingredients, and two of them have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is potassium (from potassium sorbate), which carries a Moderate risk of dangerously high blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia) when combined with blood pressure medications that preserve potassium — including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and potassium-sparing diuretics. High potassium can cause heart rhythm problems and other serious effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Caprylic acid also has Moderate interactions with three drug types: blood pressure medications (where it might lower pressure further), NSAIDs like ibuprofen (where it might raise drug levels), and warfarin, a blood thinner (where it might raise warfarin levels). These effects are theoretical based on lab research and haven't been confirmed in people.
Pau d'arco carries a Moderate risk with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin — it may increase bleeding risk. Altogether, these interactions span 333 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Caprylate Plus interact with 335 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Caprylate Plus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid Pau d'Arco Potassium
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionCaprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionPau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionCaprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionCaprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aliskiren interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionCaprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionPau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbatePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amiloride interactionCaprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbatePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionCaprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Caprylate Plus — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pau D'arcoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Pau D'arco + Argatroban interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Caprylate Plus 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.
Caprylic Acid
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that caprylic acid might have positive inotropic effects, resulting in reduced arterial pressure and vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
In vitro research suggests that caprylic acid might displace NSAIDs from binding sites on albumin. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of warfarin.
In vitro research suggests that high doses of caprylic acid might displace warfarin from albumin binding sites. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Pau d'Arco
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that pau d'arco reduces platelet aggregation and may interfere with vitamin K. One clinical study shows that taking the lapachol constituent of pau d'arco in doses above 1.5 grams daily increases the risk of bleeding. The effects of whole pau d'arco or pau d'arco extract in humans are unclear.
Potassium
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Caprylate Plus, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.4440
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Caprylate Plus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Potassium
Interacts with 62 drugsPotassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...
Read the full Potassium monograph → Herb & supplement monographCaprylic Acid
Interacts with 262 drugsCaprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicro...
Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographPau D'arco
Interacts with 122 drugsPau d'arco is a South American tree bark traditionally used for infections and inflammation, and it contains compounds like lapachol that show activity in lab studies. However, strong human...
Read the full Pau D'arco monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Caprylate Plus'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.
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 23 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.
Potassium 12 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
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