Caralluma Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Caralluma 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
Caralluma is a dietary supplement by BRI Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for appetite suppression, weight management, reducing waist circumference.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Caralluma by BRI Nutrition
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Caralluma fimbriata whole plant extract, a botanical used in weight-management and anxiety formulations. The remaining ingredients are inactive—vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide—which are standard capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for Caralluma fimbriata is mixed. For obesity, it's rated possibly ineffective—meaning the research we have doesn't support that it works for weight loss.
For generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), the evidence is insufficient; there simply isn't enough reliable data to say whether it helps or not. If you're considering it for any of these uses, talk with your doctor about whether it fits your needs.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caralluma is generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety hasn't been established in studies. The most common side effects in the first two weeks are gastrointestinal—abdominal distention, flatulence, constipation, and gastritis—though these often settle down.
One trial participant with a history of high blood pressure saw a temporary spike, which later resolved. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.
While breastfeeding, no reliable safety data exists, so avoid it then too. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.
Before you start, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to take alongside any medications you're on.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Caralluma may be worth a try if you're looking for a botanical supplement and your doctor approves it, but expect possible digestive upset in the first couple of weeks. The evidence that it actually helps with weight or anxiety is weak or absent.
Before you start, check with your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient 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 Caralluma, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BRI Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001F6PNOR |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 259478 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Caralluma by BRI Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Caralluma fimbriata whole plant extract | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) vegetable capsules daily or as directed by your physician.
Formulation
Benefits: Effective weight management formula Promotes appetite suppression Enhance endurance & energy Natural weight loss aid
Extra Strength Supports appetite control Enhances fat reduction 100% pure & potent
Formula
How it works: Caralluma Fimbriata is known in certain parts of India and Africa as the "Famine Food". This unique cactus is used during times of food scarcity, and during extended hunting excursions due to its powerful appetite suppressing and energy enhancing effects. Caralluma Fimbriata is nature's answer to healthy body-weight management and appetite control while also helping enhance fat reduction to promote lean body mass.
General Statements
Quality Value Service Purity
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
Seals/Symbols
Good Manufacturing Practice Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility Quality Assured Made in the USA
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Caralluma by BRI Nutrition label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Caralluma by BRI Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Caralluma fimbriata whole plant extract
No knowninteractions
Caralluma fimbriata is an edible succulent plant from India that is marketed mainly as an appetite suppressant and weight-loss aid. Some small studies...
Caralluma fimbriata whole plant extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Caralluma by BRI Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Caralluma. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Caralluma, from the product label.
BRI Nutrition
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- BRI Nutrition LLC
- Street Address
- 1460 Broadway
- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10036
- Web Address
- www.brinutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Caralluma’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Caralluma'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 1 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.
Caralluma 1 reference
- Arora E, Khajuria V, Tandon VR, et al. To evaluate efficacy and safety of Caralluma fimbriata in overweight and obese patients: a randomized, single blinded, placebo control trial. Perspect Clin Res 2015;6(1):39-44. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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