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Coccinia Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Coccinia Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive complaints, skin conditions.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coccinia Fruit Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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.

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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: ivy gourd fruit extract (dry form). Ivy gourd is a tropical plant traditionally used in herbal practice, and this version is alcohol-free.

The remaining ingredients — glycerin and water — are inactive excipients that help deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Ivy Gourd's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Ivy Gourd for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold rates ivy gourd as possibly effective for diabetes support. That means there's some evidence it may help, but the evidence isn't conclusive yet.

If you're thinking about using it for blood sugar management, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your plan.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Ivy Gourd

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

Ivy gourd leaf is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. Some people report mild side effects — nausea, headache, or drowsiness — but these tend to be uncommon and not severe.

The safety data advises against medicinal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations. If you're pregnant or nursing, check with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Ivy Gourd

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Ivy Gourd.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any antidiabetes drugs — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any other glucose-lowering medication — check your exact prescriptions with the tool on this page before you start. Ivy gourd can lower blood sugar on its own, and combining it with your medication could cause your levels to drop too far.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Coccinia Alcohol Free may be worth considering if you're exploring herbal support for blood sugar, but only if you don't take diabetes medications — or if you do, only under close monitoring and with your doctor's okay. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it and talk with your pharmacist about safer options.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Coccinia Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004986988
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 324100
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004986988
IngredientAmount% DV
Coccinia Fruit Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Coccinia cordifolia

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic raw material

See for yourself

Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Coccinia Fruit Extract, Dry

Interacts with
86 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Coccinia cordifolia Fruit Extract, Dry

Ivy gourd is a tropical vine widely eaten as a vegetable and used in traditional medicine, most often for blood sugar support. Early human research hi...

Coccinia Fruit Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coccinia Alcohol Free 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.

Coccinia Fruit Extract, Dry1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Ivy gourd may lower blood glucose levels and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coccinia Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Coccinia Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coccinia Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coccinia Alcohol Free 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.
Will this lower my blood sugar too much if I'm on diabetes medication?
It could. Ivy gourd may lower blood glucose, and if you're also taking antidiabetes drugs, the effect could add up. That's why close monitoring is important — check with your pharmacist or doctor first, and if you do use it, watch your glucose levels carefully.
What side effects might I experience?
Ivy gourd leaf is generally well tolerated. Some people report mild nausea, headache, or drowsiness, but these aren't common. If you do notice any of these, let us know.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know medicinal amounts are safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to skip it and talk with your doctor about alternatives.
Is this actually effective for blood sugar?
The evidence we hold rates it as possibly effective for diabetes, meaning there's some support but it's not definitive. It's not a replacement for your regular treatment — talk with your doctor about how it might fit into your overall plan.
What's the difference between this and other ivy gourd products?
This one is alcohol-free, so if you need to avoid alcohol for any reason, that matters. Otherwise, the active ingredient — ivy gourd fruit extract — is the same across most products of this type.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coccinia Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coccinia Alcohol Free'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.

The 5 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.

Ivy Gourd 5 references
  1. Khan AK, AKhtar S, Mahtab H. Treatment of diabetes mellitus with Coccinia indica. Br Med J 1980;280:1044. PubMed
  2. Munasinghe MAAK, Abeysena C, Yaddehige IS, et al. Blood sugar lowering effect of Coccinia grandis (L.) J. Voight: path for a new drug for diabetes mellitus. Exp Diabetes Res 2011; doi: 10.1155/2011/978762.
  3. Venkateswaran, S. and Pari, L. Effect of Coccinia indica leaf extract on plasma antioxidants in streptozotocin- induced experimental diabetes in rats. Phytother.Res 2003;17(6):605-608.
  4. Kuriyan, R., Rajendran, R., Bantwal, G., and Kurpad, A. V. Effect of supplementation of Coccinia cordifolia extract on newly detected diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 2008;31(2):216-220.
  5. Wasana KGP, Attanayake AP, Weerarathna TP, Jayatilaka KAPW. Efficacy and safety of a herbal drug of Coccinia grandis (Linn.) Voigt in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial. Phytomedicine. 2021 PubMed

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