Chaga Mushroom Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by MycoGenix
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First and foremost: checking Chaga Mushroom 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
Chaga Mushroom is a dietary supplement by MycoGenix with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, antioxidant support, general wellness/tonic.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chaga Mushroom, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
- “Chaga Mushroom, Powder” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.
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 Chaga Mushroom, straight from the product label.
| Brand | MycoGenix |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 811079036025 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 321499 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Polysaccharides | 400 mg | -- |
| Chaga Mushroom, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Water, Silica
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Formulation
Contains no sugar, salt, dairy, wheat, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Non GMO GF Gluten
V Vegan
Grown in USA
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) capsules daily, or as directed by a health care professional. Can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
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 disease.
Formula
Organic mushrooms
Antioxidant superfood
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Chaga Mushroom, Powder
Interacts with327 drugs
Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for i...
Chaga Mushroom, Powder monograph & interactions- › Polysaccharides
Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Water, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix Drug Interactions
Chaga Mushroom contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 327 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Chaga Mushroom interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Chaga Mushroom interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chaga Mushroom, Powder
Glatiramer AcetateCopaxone
How Glatiramer Acetate interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glatiramer Acetate interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlofitamab-gxbmColumvi
How Glofitamab-gxbm interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glofitamab-gxbm interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glucagon interactionGlucoseIV Glucose
How Glucose interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glucose interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Glyburide, Metformin interactionGolimumabSimponi Aria
How Golimumab interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Golimumab interactionGuselkumabTremfya
How Guselkumab interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Guselkumab interactionHeparinHeparin
How Heparin interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Heparin interactionHyaluronidase, RituximabRituxan Hycela
How Hyaluronidase, Rituximab interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Hyaluronidase, Rituximab interactionHydrocodone, IbuprofenVicoprofen
How Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen interactionHydrocortisoneAlkindi Sprinkle, Alphaderm, Calmurid HC, Carmol HC cream, Cortef, Dioderm +8 more
How Hydrocortisone interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Hydrocortisone interactionIbrutinibImbruvica
How Ibrutinib interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibrutinib interactionIbuprofenAdvil, Arthrofen, Brufen, Brufen Retard, Calodor, Calprofen +14 more
How Ibuprofen interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen interactionIbuprofen LysineNeoProfen
How Ibuprofen Lysine interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen Lysine interactionIbuprofen, AcetaminophenAdvil Dual Action
How Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen interactionIbuprofen, HydrocodoneIbucodone
How Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone interactionIbuprofen, OxycodoneCombunox
How Ibuprofen, Oxycodone interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen, Oxycodone interactionIbuprofen, PseudoephedrineDristan
How Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interactionIcosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug)Vascepa
How Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interactionIloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Iloprost interactionInebilizumab-cdonUplizna
How Inebilizumab-cdon interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Inebilizumab-cdon interactionInfliximab-abdaRenflexis
How Infliximab-abda interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Infliximab-abda interactionInfliximab-dyybInflectra
How Infliximab-dyyb interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Infliximab-dyyb interactionInfliximab-qbtxIxifi
How Infliximab-qbtx interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Infliximab-qbtx interactionInfliximab-axxqAvsola
How Infliximab-axxq interacts with Chaga Mushroom — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom, Powder + Infliximab-axxq interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Chaga Mushroom with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Chaga Mushroom, Powder
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chaga Mushroom, from the product label.
Chaga Mushroom by MycoGenix: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Chaga Mushroom’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Chaga Mushroom'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.
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The 9 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.
Chaga 9 references
- Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
- Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
- Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
- Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
- Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
- Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
- Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
- Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
- Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed
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