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Dietary supplement

Catuaba Bark 465 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Premium Brand

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Catuaba Bark 465 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido or sexual performance, erectile difficulties, general energy and fatigue.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 Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: catuaba bark at 465 mg per capsule. Catuaba is a traditional botanical used in herbal medicine, though clinical evidence on its effectiveness is not established in our data.

The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — gelatin, rice flour, and magnesium stearate — which serve as the capsule shell and binding agents.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Catuaba product and its label doesn't state a use — see Catuaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for catuaba in our data, so we can't tell you whether clinical evidence supports its traditional uses. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what's known.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Catuaba

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Human safety data on catuaba are very limited, and long-term safety is not well established. The available information advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because reliable safety data don't exist for either.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Catuaba

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. However, because human safety information on catuaba is very limited, it's wise to confirm with your own pharmacist that it won't interact with your specific medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Catuaba Bark may appeal to people interested in traditional botanicals, but the safety profile is not well studied in humans. If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially given the limited safety data we have.

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 Mar 23, 2018.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Catuaba Bark 465 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Premium Brand
Barcode (UPC) 087614114361
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 175249
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614114361
IngredientAmount% DV
Catuaba465 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bringing wellness to the world since 1969

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed purity & potency

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with water.

General

SW1436 Rev 1 10 25 17

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Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Catuaba

No known
interactions
465 mg per serving

Catuaba is a Brazilian herbal bark long used as a traditional aphrodisiac and energy tonic, but there is very little reliable human research to show i...

Catuaba monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Catuaba Bark 465 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Catuaba Bark 465 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Premium Brand

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions

Does Catuaba Bark 465 mg by Swanson Premium Brand interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Catuaba Bark 465 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Catuaba Bark 465 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Catuaba Bark if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough reliable safety information for pregnancy or nursing, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Are there any known side effects from catuaba?
Adverse effects aren't documented in our data. That said, human safety information is very limited overall, so long-term effects aren't well established.
What is catuaba used for?
Catuaba is a traditional South American botanical, but we don't hold clinical effectiveness ratings for it in our data. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for your goals.
Does this product have any fillers or inactive ingredients?
Yes. Along with the catuaba bark, the capsule contains gelatin, rice flour, and magnesium stearate, which are inactive ingredients that make up the capsule shell and help bind the product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Catuaba Bark 465 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Catuaba Bark 465 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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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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