Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Emerald Labs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Coconut Oil 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
Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by Emerald Labs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 291 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium, organic extra virgin Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil by Emerald Labs
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
Partial disclosure
This softgel contains 4 ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, sodium, and organic extra virgin coconut oil. The coconut oil is the active ingredient intended to deliver the product's benefits.
Gelatin is the inactive ingredient used to form the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence we hold on coconut oil doesn't support it for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or lichen planus—all are rated insufficient reliable evidence. Sodium, one of this product's components, is rated likely effective for cystic fibrosis and possibly effective for amphotericin B nephrotoxicity (a specific type of kidney damage), but these are not typical reasons someone would take a coconut oil supplement.
For the uses most people buy coconut oil supplements for, the data doesn't establish effectiveness.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Coconut oil is generally well tolerated when eaten in normal food amounts. The main documented risk is allergic reactions, which range from hives to anaphylaxis in people sensitive to coconut—about half of reported reactions involve anaphylaxis.
Sodium, the other active component, is essential in small amounts, but too much is linked to high blood pressure and heart strain. Normal dietary sodium is fine, but you should avoid sodium supplements or very high intake without medical advice.
Pregnancy and lactation data: sodium is rated likely safe in pregnancy but possibly unsafe during lactation; coconut is rated likely safe in both pregnancy and lactation.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), lithium, corticosteroids, diabetes drugs, didanosine, sodium phosphates, tolvaptan, or any other sodium-containing medications. The sodium content could interfere with how these drugs work or raise your sodium to unsafe levels.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you take blood pressure medications, lithium, diabetes drugs, or any sodium-containing medications, you should check your exact drugs with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. For everyone else, coconut oil in normal food amounts is generally well tolerated, though allergic reactions are possible if you're sensitive to coconut.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.
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 Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Emerald Labs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743650001880 |
| Net contents | 240 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 302548 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Coconut Oil by Emerald Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0 mg | -- |
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 4 Gram(s) | 6.2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 Gram(s) | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 Gram(s) | 17.5% |
| Calories | 36 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Sodium | 0 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 mg | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 36 Calorie(s) | -- |
| organic extra virgin Coconut Oil | 4000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
Cold pressed - 100% pure coconut oil Made from 100% pure, fresh, organic cold-pressed coconut meat.
No trans fatty acids, no hydrogenated fats. No added fragrances, flavoring, or coloring. Has not been refined, bleached, or deodorized.
Virgin coconut is highly shelf-stable and will naturally transform from a golden liquid to a white solid based on its stored temperature. Mensink RP, Zock PL, Arnold DM & MB Katan, Effects of dietary fatty acids on serum lipids & apolipoproteins; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 77(5): 1146-1155, May 2003
Allergen info: No corn, no milk, no salt, no yeast, no soy, no added sugar, no wheat, no artificial flavors nor preservatives.
Doctor-formulated Non-hydrogenated Cold-pressed
Clinical potency
Made with Non-Gmo ingredients No magnesium stearate Gluten-free
No mineral oil used in production of these softgels. Free of cocomide diethanolamine
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal on cap or printed inner seal is missing or broken.
Consult a physician if pregnant, lactating, currently on prescription medication or diagnosed with a medical condition.
Product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2021 Emerald Labs, Inc
Formula
Over 65+% MCTs Fatty acid percents may vary slightly by batch based on natural variations in coconut oil content of each batch.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults, take four (4) softgels daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
General Statements
Fatty acid profile C6:0 caproic acid 0.6% C8:0 caprylic acid 8.1% C10:0 capric acid 6.7% C12:0 lauric acid 50.3% C14:0 myristic acid 18.6% C16:0 palmitic acid 7.9% C18:0 stearic acid 2.3% C18:1 oleic acid 4.5% C18:2 linoleic acid 0.7% Each 4000mg serving provides approximately 2012 mg of lauric acid within approximately 2628mg of MCTs.
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Coconut Oil by Emerald Labs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Coconut Oil by Emerald Labs
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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.
Protein
Sodium
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 & interactionsOrganic extra virgin Coconut Oil
Interacts with86 drugs
Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...
Organic extra virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Coconut Oil by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Emerald Labs Coconut Oil contains sodium and coconut oil, two ingredients with documented interactions.
Sodium is the primary concern—it interacts with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) at Moderate severity, potentially reducing their effectiveness if you consume excess sodium. It also interacts with several other medication types at Moderate severity: corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine, sodium phosphates, tolvaptan, and any other sodium-containing drugs, all carrying a risk of dangerously high sodium levels in your blood (hypernatremia).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Coconut oil carries one documented Minor-severity interaction: with antidiabetes drugs. Theoretically, it might increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications.
We could not check two ingredients—polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat—because we hold no data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 291 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Coconut Oil interact with 291 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Coconut Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium organic extra virgin Coconut Oil
DeserpidineHarmonyl
How Deserpidine interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Deserpidine interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionDexamethasoneDecadron, Dexone, Dextenza, Dexycu, Hemady, Hexadrol +1 more
How Dexamethasone interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Dexamethasone interactionDibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug)K-Phos Neutral
How Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug) interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumSodium-containing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
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.
Read the full Sodium + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug) interactionDidanosineVidex, Videx EC
How Didanosine interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumDidanosine (videx), Sodium-containing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Didanosine interactionDiltiazemAdizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Cardizem +23 more
How Diltiazem interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Diltiazem interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionDoxazosin MesylateCardura
How Doxazosin Mesylate interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Doxazosin Mesylate interactionEnalapril MaleateEpaned, Vasotec
How Enalapril Maleate interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Enalapril Maleate interactionEnalapril Maleate, FelodipineLexxel
How Enalapril Maleate, Felodipine interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Enalapril Maleate, Felodipine interactionEnalapril Maleate, HydrochlorothiazideVaseretic
How Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEplerenoneInspra
How Eplerenone interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Eplerenone interactionEpoprostenolFlolan
How Epoprostenol interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Epoprostenol interactionEprosartanTeveten
How Eprosartan interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Eprosartan interactionEsmololBrevibloc
How Esmolol interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Esmolol interactionEthacrynic AcidEdecrin
How Ethacrynic Acid interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Ethacrynic Acid interactionFelodipinePlendil, Renedil
How Felodipine interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Felodipine interactionFenoldopamCorlopam
How Fenoldopam interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Fenoldopam interactionFludrocortisoneFlorinef Acetate
How Fludrocortisone interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Fludrocortisone interactionFluticasoneFlixotide, Flonase, Flovent, Seretide, Veramyst
How Fluticasone interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Fluticasone interactionFluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium, VilanterolTrelegy Ellipta
How Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium, Vilanterol interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium, Vilanterol interactionFluticasone Furoate, Vilanterol TrifenatateBreo Ellipta
How Fluticasone Furoate, Vilanterol Trifenatate interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium + Fluticasone Furoate, Vilanterol Trifenatate interactionFosinoprilMonopril
How Fosinopril interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Fosinopril interactionFosinopril, HydrochlorothiazideMonopril HCT
How Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionFurosemideLasix
How Furosemide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Furosemide interactionGuanabenz AcetateWytensin
How Guanabenz Acetate interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Guanabenz Acetate interactionGuanadrel SulfateHylorel
How Guanadrel Sulfate interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Guanadrel Sulfate interactionGuanethidine MonosulfateIsimil, Ismelin
How Guanethidine Monosulfate interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Guanethidine Monosulfate interactionGuanethidine, HydrochlorothiazideEsimil
How Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 + Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Coconut Oil 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.
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.
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil, from the product label.
Emerald Labs
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- Emerald Labs
- Street Address
- 20600 Belshaw Ave.
- City
- Carson
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90746
- Phone Number
- 800-436-4366
- Web Address
- www.emeraldlabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sodium
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 monographCoconut
Interacts with 86 drugsCoconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses (like skin moisturizing and hydration) h...
Read the full Coconut monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Coconut Oil'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.
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 48 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.
Sodium 38 references
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- Food and Drug Administration Science Background: Safety of Sodium Phosphates Oral Solution. September 17, 2001. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/safety/sodiumphospate.htm
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- 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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