ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbs Etc.
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels 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
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels is a dietary supplement by Herbs Etc. with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating copper deficiency, supporting red blood cell formation, bone and connective tissue health.Based on those ingredients, 499 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chlorophyll, Sodium, Copper. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels contains 3 active ingredients. Copper supports normal metabolism and is used to treat copper deficiency, though evidence suggests it may not help with Alzheimer's disease.
Sodium is an essential mineral that regulates fluid balance and nerve function, and the product also supplies chlorophyll, the green pigment from plants, which is included for its purported health benefits—though evidence for most uses is still insufficient. The softgels also contain several inactive ingredients: bovine gelatin (the capsule shell), glycerin, purified water, carob, extra virgin olive oil, maltodextrin, and beeswax.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for each ingredient is mixed. Copper is likely effective for treating copper deficiency but is possibly ineffective for Alzheimer's disease.
For acne, chemotherapy-induced anemia, and brain tumors, the evidence we hold is insufficient to make a rating. Sodium's effectiveness is rated for specific medical conditions like cystic fibrosis (likely effective) and amphotericin B kidney toxicity (possibly effective), but the evidence is insufficient for bipolar disorder and heart failure.
Chlorophyll has not yet accumulated reliable evidence for the conditions listed in our data—genital herpes, wound healing, shingles, skin cancer, and pancreatitis are all marked insufficient evidence to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Copper is generally well tolerated in amounts found in food and standard supplements, but excess copper is toxic. Contact dermatitis from copper has been reported rarely, and there's some evidence that people with diabetes tend to have higher blood copper levels, though it's unclear if elevated copper contributes to diabetes itself.
Sodium is fine in normal dietary amounts but can strain your heart and raise blood pressure at high intakes; serious adverse effects like worsened cardiovascular disease and kidney disease are rare but possible with excess. Chlorophyll is generally well tolerated in short-term use, but high-quality long-term safety data are limited.
The most common adverse effect is photosensitization—increased sensitivity to sun exposure—and rare cases of pseudoporphyria (a blistering condition) have been reported. For pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data on chlorophyll to recommend it, and safety during breastfeeding is unknown, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or nursing.
Copper is needed in pregnancy but only in recommended amounts; avoid high-dose copper supplements unless your doctor advises it. Sodium's safety in pregnancy and lactation is conflicting in our data—some ratings suggest it's likely safe while others suggest possible unsafety—so discuss your individual situation with your healthcare provider.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take any of these: penicillamine (a Moderate interaction with copper), blood pressure medications, corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine, methotrexate, or any photosensitizing drugs (ones that increase sun sensitivity). Also flag any sodium-containing drugs or supplements.
If you're unsure whether your medications are affected, use the search tool on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be worth considering if you have copper deficiency and no contraindications, but it carries significant interactions with common medications, especially blood pressure drugs, lithium, methotrexate, and penicillamine. If you take any prescription medication, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
The sodium and chlorophyll content can interact with numerous drugs, so a medication check is essential.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 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 ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbs Etc. |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 765704519219 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 320829 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2 mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Chlorophyll | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Carob, Chlorophyll, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Beeswax
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General Statements
Value size #1 seller SPINS data
We apply our company philosophy to ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate, as we do to all of our herbal medicines. That philosophy is to do what's right, which extends to choosing the right herbs, using the right processes, and making the right formulations that support your health needs. We do all of this to bring you herbal medicines made right.
Formulation
Herbal medicine Traditionally used for blood support
Gluten free
Manufactured in Santa Fe, NM.
No artificial preservatives.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate is made with blood-supporting sodium copper chlorophyllin, derived from European Fescue leaf chlorophyll.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take one softgel with water twice a day.
Precautions
Note: Dark green stools may occur. Caution: Permanently stains.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc. label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc.
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Copper
Interacts with31 drugs
Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes wor...
Copper monograph & interactionsSodium
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium monograph & interactionsChlorophyll
Interacts with337 drugs
Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants and algae, and supplements often use a stable form called chlorophyllin. It is most studied for reduc...
Chlorophyll monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Carob, Chlorophyll, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc. Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc. contains three active ingredients — copper, sodium, and chlorophyll — and together they interact with a substantial number of medications.
The most serious concern is copper's interaction with penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen), a drug used to treat Wilson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Copper binds to penicillamine and reduces how much of it your body absorbs, which may weaken its therapeutic effect.
If you take penicillamine, you'll need to space this supplement at least 2 hours away from your dose.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sodium in this product poses Moderate interactions with several medication types: antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine, sodium phosphate, tolvaptan, and any other sodium-containing drugs. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure and reduce how well blood pressure medications work, interfere with lithium levels and cause toxicity, and increase the risk of dangerously high blood sodium (hypernatremia) with certain drugs.
Chlorophyll carries Moderate interactions with photosensitizing drugs — drugs that make your skin more sensitive to sunlight — and with methotrexate (Trexall), a cancer and autoimmune medication. Chlorophyll may reduce how quickly your body clears methotrexate, raising the risk of toxicity.
Additionally, one case report documented delayed clearance of high-dose methotrexate when chlorophyll was taken alongside it; when the supplement was stopped before treatment, methotrexate clearance returned to normal. Altogether, these interactions span 496 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels interact with 499 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chlorophyll Sodium Copper
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, PseudoephedrineSinadrin Plus
How Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetazolamide interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acetohexamide interactionAcitretinSoriatane
How Acitretin interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Acitretin interactionAlectinib HydrochlorideAlecensa
How Alectinib Hydrochloride interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Alectinib Hydrochloride interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Aliskiren interactionAlitretinoinPanretin
How Alitretinoin interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChlorophyllPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Chlorophyll + Alitretinoin interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amiloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Chlorophyll
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, chlorophyll may reduce the clearance of methotrexate.
In one case report, a 54-year-old male developed delayed clearance of intravenous high-dose methotrexate with concomitant use of chlorophyll. When chlorophyll was stopped 2 days prior to methotrexate treatment, methotrexate clearance was unaffected.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
Chlorophyll has been reported to cause photosensitization. In two case reports, pseudoporphyria developed after oral intake of chlorophyll. Theoretically, concomitant use with other photosensitizing drugs may exacerbate this effect.
Sodium
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
Copper
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Theoretically, taking copper with penicillamine might decrease the absorption of penicillamine; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
Copper chelates penicillamine, which decreases its absorption and may reduce its clinical effects.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, taking copper with contraceptive drugs might increase the levels and toxic effects of copper.
A meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that chronic use of oral contraceptives increases serum copper levels by a mean of 57 mcg/dL. In most people, this resulted in levels above the normal reference range for copper.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels, from the product label.
Herbs Etc.
- Name
- Herbs, Etc., Inc.
- Street Address
- 1340 Rufina Circle
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87507
- Web Address
- www.herbsetc.com
ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels by Herbs Etc.: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Copper
Interacts with 31 drugsCopper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes work. Most people get enough copper from fo...
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Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
Read the full Sodium monograph → Herb & supplement monographChlorophyll
Interacts with 337 drugsChlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants and algae, and supplements often use a stable form called chlorophyllin. It is most studied for reducing body and fecal odor and as a topical...
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ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate Softgels'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.
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The 54 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.
Copper 11 references
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- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
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Sodium 38 references
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- Alam S, Johnson AG. A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) among healthy normotensive and essential hypertensive elderly patients to determine the effect of high salt (NaCl) diet of blood pressure. J Hum Hypertens 1999;13(6):367-74.
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- Okusa MD, Crystal LJ. Clinical manifestations and management of acute lithium intoxication. Am J Med 1994;97(4):383-9. PubMed
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary reference intakes for water, potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2005. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10925. DOI
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- Goldsmith SR. Hyponatremia in heart failure: time for a trial. J Card Fail 2013;19(6):398-400. PubMed
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- Cook NR, Appel LJ, Whelton PK. Sodium Intake and All-Cause Mortality Over 20 Years in the Trials of Hypertension Prevention. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;68(15):1609-1617. PubMed
- Mente A, O'Donnell M, Rangarajan S, et al. Associations of urinary sodium excretion with cardiovascular events in individuals with and without hypertension: a pooled analysis of data from four studies. Lancet. 2016;388(10043):465-75. PubMed
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- Nan X, Lu H, Wu J, et al. The interactive association between sodium intake, alcohol consumption and hypertension among elderly in northern China: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2021;21(1):135. PubMed
- Kyozuka H, Fukusda T, Murata T, et al. Impact of preconception sodium intake on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: The Japan Environment and Children's study. Pregnancy Hypertens 2021;23:66-72. PubMed
- Zhao L, Ogden CL, Yang Q, et al. Association of usual sodium intake with obesity among US children and adolescents, NHANES 2009-2016. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2021;29(3):587-594. PubMed
- Ma Y, He FJ, Sun Q, et al. 24-Hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion and cardiovascular risk. N Engl J Med 2022;386(3):252-263. PubMed
- Liu J, Yang X, Zhang P, et al. Association of urinary sodium excretion and left ventricular hypertrophy in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021;12:728493. PubMed
- Filippini T, Malavolti M, Whelton PK, Vinceti M. Sodium intake and risk of hypertension: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational cohort studies. Curr Hypertens Rep 2022;24(5):133-144. PubMed
- Wang DD, Li Y, Nguyen XT, et al. Dietary sodium and potassium intake and risk of non-fatal cardiovascular diseases: The million veteran program. Nutrients 2022;14(5):1121. PubMed
- Kwak JH, Park CH, Eun CS, et al. The associations of dietary intake of high sodium and low zinc with gastric cancer mortality: A prospective cohort study in Korea. Nutr Cancer 2022;74(10):3501-3508. PubMed
- George S, Maiti R, Mishra BR, Jena M, Mohapatra D. Effect of regulated add-on sodium chloride intake on stabilization of serum lithium concentration in bipolar disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Bipolar Disord 2023;25(1):66-75. PubMed
- Zhou TL, Schütten MTJ, Kroon AA, et al. Urinary Sodium Excretion and Salt Intake Are Not Associated With Blood Pressure Variability in a White General Population. J Am Heart Assoc 2023;12(1):e026578. PubMed
Chlorophyll 5 references
- Mathews-Roth MM. Carotenoids in erythropoietic protoporphyria and other photosensitivity diseases. Ann N Y Acad Sci, 1993; 691:127-38. PubMed
- Belen'kii, G. B. and Krikun, B. L. [Treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster by chlorophyll preparations]. Sov.Med. 1971;34(1):151-152.
- Brooks SL, Sanders J, Seymour JF, Mellor JD. A case of delayed methotrexate clearance following administration of a complementary medication containing chlorophyll. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2014 Jun;20(3):225-8. PubMed
- Rossi E, Borchard K, Cole JM. Pseudoporphyria following self-medication with chlorophyll. Australas J Dermatol. 2015 Feb;56(1):47-8. PubMed
- Zhao CY, Frew JW, Muhaidat J, et al. Chlorophyll-induced pseudoporphyria with ongoing photosensitivity after cessation - a case series of four patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016;30(7):1239-42. PubMed
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