Constipation Formula 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Constipation Formula 450 mg 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
Constipation Formula 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, indigestion and heartburn, constipation and bloating.Based on those ingredients, 790 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Boldo, Artichoke, Black Radish. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
This formula contains 3 active ingredients: artichoke, black radish, and boldo. Artichoke is used for digestive complaints and may help with cholesterol levels.
Black radish is traditionally used for biliary (gallbladder-related) support. Boldo is included for its effects on digestion and bile flow.
The product also contains gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Artichoke is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and indigestion (dyspepsia). Black radish and boldo lack reliable evidence in our data — the evidence we hold rates them as insufficient to recommend.
This constipation formula's overall effectiveness for its stated purpose is not rated in the data we have.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Artichoke is generally well tolerated but may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, or nausea in some people. It can trigger allergic reactions — especially in people sensitive to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or related plants — and rarely causes anaphylaxis in those sensitive to inulin.
Boldo is the biggest safety concern: it contains ascaridole, a liver toxin, and cases of liver damage have been reported. It should be used only short-term and in low doses.
Boldo may stimulate the uterus and is unsafe in pregnancy, and safety during breastfeeding has not been established. Black radish is generally safe in normal food amounts, but safety of concentrated supplements is not well studied; large amounts may irritate the stomach.
Artichoke is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check if you use hepatotoxic medications (liver-damaging drugs), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, lithium, tacrolimus, blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, or drugs processed through CYP2C19 or CYP2B6 enzymes. Boldo and artichoke carry the highest risks — boldo because of its liver toxin and multiple serious interactions, and artichoke because of its effects on blood pressure and blood sugar.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have high cholesterol or indigestion, artichoke in this formula may help. However, boldo's liver-toxin content and its interactions with blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, lithium, and tacrolimus make this product risky for many people.
Check your medications with the tool on this page — especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and blood pressure medications — and talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 21, 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 Constipation Formula 450 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435121365 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 289921 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Constipation Formula 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 450 mg | -- |
| Artichoke | 0 NP | -- |
| Black Radish | 0 NP | -- |
| Boldo | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, with meals.
General Statements
TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.
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Formula
Artichoke, Black Radish and Boldo
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Constipation Formula 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Constipation Formula 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Artichoke
- › Black Radish
- › Boldo
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Constipation Formula 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita Premium Collection Constipation Formula has documented interactions with multiple medication types across its three active ingredients.
The most serious concern is boldo, which contains a liver toxin (ascaridole) and may increase the risk of liver injury when combined with hepatotoxic drugs — medications that can themselves damage the liver. Boldo also carries Moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelet drugs) and warfarin, raising bleeding risk, as well as with lithium and tacrolimus, where it may alter drug levels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Artichoke presents Moderate-severity interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs), diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), and certain drugs processed by your liver's CYP2C19 and CYP2B6 enzymes — it may lower blood pressure further or increase blood sugar control, and potentially raise levels of some medications. Black radish carries a Moderate-severity interaction with diabetes medications, theoretically raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Altogether, these interactions span 773 individual medications. We could not check the proprietary blend's unnamed components.
Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the checker below — especially if you take blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, diabetes drugs, lithium, tacrolimus, or any medication metabolized by CYP2C19 or CYP2B6.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Constipation Formula 450 mg interact with 790 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Constipation Formula 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Boldo Artichoke Black Radish
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Boldo + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArtichokeCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Artichoke + Abrocitinib interactionBoldoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Boldo + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black RadishAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Black Radish + Acarbose interactionBoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acarbose interactionArtichokeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Artichoke + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArtichokeAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Artichoke + Acebutolol interactionBoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Boldo + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Constipation Formula 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BoldoHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Read the full Boldo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Constipation Formula 450 mg 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.
Boldo
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, taking boldo with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Animal and in vitro research shows that boldine, a constituent of boldo, has antiplatelet activity. In one case report, an adult taking a combination of boldo and fenugreek with warfarin experienced an increase in international normalized ratio (INR); however, it is unclear if this effect was due to boldo, fenugreek, the combination, or another factor.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking boldo with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatic injury and disease.
Boldo leaf contains ascaridole, a known liver toxin. Many cases of hepatotoxicity, including elevated liver transaminase levels and jaundice, have been reported in patients taking boldo.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking boldo with lithium might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Boldo is believed to have diuretic effects. Theoretically, these diuretic effects might reduce the excretion of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Taking boldo with tacrolimus may decrease the levels and clinical effects of tacrolimus, potentially increasing the risk of transplant rejection.
In one case report, a patient with a long-term history of stable tacrolimus levels developed subtherapeutic levels after taking boldo 300 mg twice daily orally for several weeks. Tacrolimus levels returned to normal after discontinuing boldo. However, the mechanism of this interaction is unclear.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
A combination of boldo and fenugreek was thought to be associated with an increased international normalized ratio (INR) in a female on warfarin. It is not clear if boldo, fenugreek, or the combination played a role in this interaction. Therefore, boldo may have additive effects with warfarin.
Artichoke
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies shows that taking artichoke leaf extract for 8-12 weeks can modestly reduce fasting plasma glucose when compared with placebo.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies in patients with hypertension shows that taking artichoke can reduce systolic blood pressure by around 3 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by around 2 mmHg when compared with placebo.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2C19 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Black Radish
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that radish extract, juice, and sprouts can reduce glucose levels. Animal research also shows that radish root juice 300 mg/kg reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose in a rat model of diabetes, with effects similar to glibenclamide.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Constipation Formula 450 mg, from the product label.
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- Ontario
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The Full Monographs Behind Constipation Formula 450 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Artichoke
Interacts with 363 drugsArtichoke leaf extract is a generally well-tolerated supplement that may have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect and is often used for indigestion, though the evidence is modest. It is not a...
Read the full Artichoke monograph → Herb & supplement monographRadish
Interacts with 86 drugsRadish is a common edible root vegetable that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food. Some people use radish (especially black radish) and its extracts for digestion and liver suppo...
Read the full Radish monograph → Herb & supplement monographBoldo
Interacts with 482 drugsBoldo is a South American shrub whose leaves are traditionally used for digestive and gallbladder complaints, but good human evidence is very limited. The leaves and oil contain ascaridole,...
Read the full Boldo monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Constipation Formula 450 mg'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 31 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.
Artichoke 16 references
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Walker AF, Middleton RW, Petrowicz O. Artichoke leaf extract reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a post-marketing surveillance study. Phytother Res 2001;15:58-61. PubMed
- Pittler MH, White AR, Stevinson C, Ernst E. Effectiveness of artichoke extract in preventing alcohol-induced hangovers: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2003;169:1269-73.
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