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 SaVit 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 SaVit 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, a succulent plant sometimes used as an appetite suppressant. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence here is limited. Caralluma fimbriata is rated possibly ineffective for obesity — meaning studies haven't shown it works well for weight loss.
For generalized anxiety disorder and Prader-Willi syndrome, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it helps or not. If you're looking for support with either of those conditions, talk with your doctor about options with stronger evidence behind them.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caralluma fimbriata is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid data on long-term safety. The most common side effects in early studies were gastrointestinal — abdominal distention, constipation, flatulence, and gastritis — but these usually settled within the first two weeks and sometimes appeared even in people taking a placebo.
One person with high blood pressure had a temporary rise in blood pressure while taking it; the increase went away on its own. During pregnancy, safety data isn't adequate, so it's best avoided.
While breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information, so skip it and talk with your doctor about safer options.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for Caralluma fimbriata. That doesn't mean none could occur, so check your specific medications with the tool on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before you start.
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 fimbriata is generally well tolerated in short-term use, though the evidence it works for weight loss is weak and we know little about long-term safety. It's not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
If you're thinking about trying it, run it by your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you have high blood pressure or a sensitive stomach.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2015.
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 | SaVit Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 45001 |
| 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 SaVit Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Caralluma fimbriata | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) veggie capsules daily.
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 REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING.
Storage
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
General Statements
X000PZ8RHJ SaVit Nutrition - Caralluma Fimbriata - New
MADE IN USA
Supports Appetite Control Enhances Fat Reduction High Potency Plant Extract
METABOLIC SUPPORT FORMULA
HELPS DISRUPT FAT STORAGE ALL-NATURAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
100% PURE INGREDIENTS!
Please Recycle
Formula
CARRALLUMA FIMBRIATA 1000
Seals/Symbols
FINEST NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS Healthy Weight Loss Formula
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE CONSISTENT QUALITY GMP
FDA Statement of Identity
Natural Dietary Supplement
Formulation
NO FILLERS! NO BINDERS!
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Caralluma by SaVit 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 SaVit Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Caralluma fimbriata
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Caralluma by SaVit 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.
SaVit Nutrition
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- SaVit Nutrition
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11219
- Phone Number
- 806-318-1298
- Web Address
- www.savitnutrition.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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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