Chipotle Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chipotle 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
Chipotle is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nerve pain (neuropathy), muscle and joint pain (arthritis), back pain.Based on those ingredients, 239 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm
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: chipotle whole pepper extract in dry form. It's a concentrated source of capsicum, the compound responsible for the heat in peppers and the therapeutic effects people look for in these supplements.
The liquid formula also includes alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence supports chipotle pepper extract for nerve pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) and diabetic nerve damage — both are rated likely effective. For cluster headaches, back pain, and nausea after surgery, the evidence is less clear but still considered possibly effective.
If you're taking this for one of those purposes, talk with your pharmacist about what the current trial data shows and whether it's a fit for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Chipotle pepper extract is generally well tolerated in food amounts and at doses up to 200 mg daily when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are digestive: belching, bloating, burning sensation, diarrhea, nausea, and gas.
Some people also report headache, flushing, and sweating. Anal burning can occur as well.
Concentrated supplements like this one are not as well studied as food amounts, so it's wise to get your doctor's okay before starting, especially at higher doses. Serious side effects are rare but have been reported in individual cases.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check your exact medications with your pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), diabetes medications, theophylline (a breathing drug), an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure, or ciprofloxacin (an antibiotic). These are the medication types with documented moderate or minor interactions.
No interactions are documented for other medication categories we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Chipotle pepper extract is used for nerve pain and a few other conditions where the evidence suggests it may help. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or theophylline, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are real and potentially serious.
Even without those medications, digestive upset is common. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for your situation and your current drug list.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2023.
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 Chipotle, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253613936 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 301463 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Organic Alcohol Based USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formula
Capsicum annuum
Organic Alcohol Based
Formulation
Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Not tested on animals
Organic Alcohol Based
Made in USA, Hawaii
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry
Interacts with239 drugs
Capsicum (chili pepper) contains capsaicin, which is best known and best studied as a topical treatment for certain types of pain. Topical capsaicin p...
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm contains chipotle pepper extract, which can interact with several common medications.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin) — the extract may increase bleeding risk, and population research has linked capsicum to higher self-reported bleeding in patients on warfarin.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Moderate interactions are also documented with diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs may have an increased risk of low blood sugar when combined with this product), theophylline (a breathing medication where the extract might raise drug levels and side effects), and aspirin specifically (the extract may reduce how much aspirin your body absorbs). There's also a minor concern with ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs, where topical capsaicin has been linked in one case report to worsening cough) and ciprofloxacin (an antibiotic, where animal research shows the extract might increase drug levels).
Altogether, these interactions span 238 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Chipotle interact with 239 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Chipotle interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry
Ibuprofen, PseudoephedrineDristan
How Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine interactionIcosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug)Vascepa
How Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Icosapent Ethyl (prescription Drug) interactionIloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Iloprost interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
How Inhaled Insulin interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Inhaled Insulin interactionInotersenTegsedi
How Inotersen interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Inotersen interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
How Insulin interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
How Insulin (bovine) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
How Insulin (human) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin (human) interactionInsulin (pork)Hypurin Porcine Neutral, Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Pork Actrapid, Regular Iletin +1 more
How Insulin (pork) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin (pork) interactionInsulin (rdna)Actrapid, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L +8 more
How Insulin (rdna) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin (rdna) interactionInsulin AspartFiasp
How Insulin Aspart interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Aspart interactionInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
How Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
How Insulin Degludec interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
How Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
How Insulin Glargine interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Glargine interactionInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
How Insulin Glargine (rdna) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
How Insulin Glargine Recombinant interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
How Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
How Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
How Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
How Insulin Lispro interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Lispro interactionInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
How Insulin Lispro Recombinant interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
How Insulin Lispro-aabc interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
How Insulin Determir interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Insulin Determir interactionKetoprofenOrudis, Oruvail Gel, Oruvail Injection, Powergel
How Ketoprofen interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Ketoprofen interactionLepirudinRefludan
How Lepirudin interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Lepirudin interactionLinagliptinTradjenta
How Linagliptin interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Linagliptin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLiraglutideVictoza
How Liraglutide interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Liraglutide interactionLiraglutide RecombinantSaxenda
How Liraglutide Recombinant interacts with Chipotle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Chipotle 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.
Chipotle Whole Pepper Extract, Dry
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that capsicum might increase the effects of antiplatelet drugs. Also, population research shows that capsicum is associated with an increased risk of self-reported bleeding in patients taking warfarin. However, clinical research shows that taking a single dose of capsaicin (Asian Herbex Ltd.), the active ingredient in capsicum, 400-800 mcg orally in combination with aspirin 500 mg does not decrease platelet aggregation when compared with taking aspirin 500 mg alone. Also, there was no notable effect on measures of platelet aggregation with capsaicin. It is unclear whether capsaicin must be used in more than a single dose to affect platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Preliminary clinical research shows that consuming capsicum 5 grams along with a glucose drink attenuates the rise in plasma glucose after 30 minutes by 21%, decreases the 2-hour postprandial area under the curve of plasma glucose by 11%, and increases the 2-hour postprandial area under the curve of plasma insulin by 58% in healthy individuals when compared with placebo. Other clinical research shows that taking capsicum 5 mg daily for 28 days significantly reduces postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels, but not fasting blood glucose and insulin levels, in patients with gestational diabetes.
Aspirin
Theoretically, taking capsicum with aspirin might reduce the bioavailability of aspirin.
Animal research shows that acute or chronic intake of capsicum pepper reduces oral aspirin bioavailability. This has not been shown in humans.
Theophylline
Theoretically, taking capsicum with theophylline might increase the levels and adverse effects of theophylline.
In animal research, oral administration of capsicum reduced excretion of theophylline. However, capsicum does not seem to affect the pharmacokinetics of theophylline when administered intravenously.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, using topical capsaicin may increase the risk of ACE inhibitor-induced cough.
There is one case report of a topically applied capsaicin cream contributing to the cough reflex in a patient using an ACEI. However, it is unclear if this interaction is clinically significant.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Theoretically, taking capsicum with ciprofloxacin might increase levels and adverse effects of ciprofloxacin.
Animal research shows that concomitant use of capsaicin, the active constituent of capsicum, and ciprofloxacin increases the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by up to 70%.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chipotle, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
Chipotle by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Chipotle’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Chipotle'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 89 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.
Capsicum 89 references
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