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Dietary supplement

Curaphen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by EuroMedica

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Curaphen is a dietary supplement by EuroMedica with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and circulatory health, blood clot prevention, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 1,126 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract, Nattokinase. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Curaphen by EuroMedica

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (727 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Curaphen contains four active ingredients designed to support inflammatory response and circulation. Nattokinase is a fibrin-digesting enzyme from fermented soybeans; DL-Phenylalanine is an amino acid; Boswellia serrata gum resin extract comes from frankincense tree resin; and BCM-95 Curcugreen is a form of curcumin from turmeric.

The capsules also hold inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which serve as binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: pain relief and healthy circulation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Knee pain, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Boswellia Serrata is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Boswellia Serrata is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Knee pain.
  • Also on file: Nattokinase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension.

Boswellia serrata in this product is rated possibly effective for osteoarthritis, meaning there's some clinical support for its use in that condition. For the other indications in Boswellia's data — hay fever, Alzheimer disease, asthma, and cluster headache — evidence is insufficient to rate it.

We hold no effectiveness data in our monographs for nattokinase, DL-Phenylalanine, or BCM-95 Curcugreen.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase Boswellia Serrata

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Nattokinase is generally well tolerated short-term, but because of its blood-thinning effects, it carries caution for anyone with a bleeding risk or history of hemorrhage. The safety data advises against nattokinase in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Boswellia serrata is generally well tolerated orally; the most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, heartburn, itching, and nausea. Rarely, large amounts can form a bezoar (intestinal blockage).

Like nattokinase, Boswellia is best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data. Quality and dose vary widely among Boswellia products.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Nattokinase Boswellia Serrata

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Boswellia Serrata, Nattokinase.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 1,127 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.

Before you start Curaphen, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or warfarin), blood pressure medications, or any drugs metabolized by your liver's CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 pathways — Moderate interactions are documented with all of these. Also check if you take immunosuppressants.

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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.

Curaphen is designed for people interested in supporting joint and cardiovascular health with natural enzymes and plant extracts. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or drugs that rely on liver metabolism for clearance, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Curaphen, straight from the product label.

Brand EuroMedica
Barcode (UPC) 367703602604
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 309461
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Curaphen by EuroMedica, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
367703602604
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Nattokinase0 NP--
DL-Phenylalanine0 NP--
Proprietary Complex727 mg--
BCM-95 Curcugreen0 NP--
Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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

Curaphen is for pain relief. Occasional muscle pain due to exercise or overuse. This unique and proprietary formula supports healthy endorphin/enkephalin activity, and healthy circulation.

Professional pain formula Safe and effective All ingredients established in human studies for safety and effectiveness. Does not interfere with stomach, liver or kidney function.

Vegan

Non-GMO

No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, or artificial preservatives.

Color variations are normal.

Formula

Our clinically studied curcumin has better absorption than turmeric and a uniquely standardized boswellia features up to 10 times higher levels of beneficial AKBA than plain boswellia.

Clinically studied Curcumin and Boswellia

H Halal

CRC Kosher 328

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: One capsule three times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.

Contains Soy (less than 5 parts per million)

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

H Halal CRC Kosher 328

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Curaphen by EuroMedica label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Curaphen by EuroMedica

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Proprietary Complex

727 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Curaphen by EuroMedica Drug Interactions

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1,126 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Curaphen 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.

Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract6 drug types · 952 drugs

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2C19 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might increase or decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata gum resin inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. Other in vitro research shows that Boswellia serrata extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes at most concentrations, although it may modestly induce enzyme activity at low concentrations.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, Boswellia serrata might alter the effects of immunosuppressive drugs.
Some in vitro research suggests that Boswellia serrata extracts might inhibit mediators of autoimmune disorders such as leukotrienes and reduce production of antibodies and cell-mediated immunity. However, other in vitro research suggests that, when coupled with calcium ions, boswellic acids containing the keto group have immunostimulant properties within specific cell signaling pathways.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Nattokinase2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Nattokinase might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Nattokinase has thrombolytic and anticoagulant effects. There is a case report of intracranial hemorrhage in a patient who added nattokinase to aspirin therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, nattokinase might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research suggests that nattokinase may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Curaphen, from the product label.

EuroMedica

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Name
EuroMedica
Street Address
955 Challenger Dr
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
866-842-7256
Web Address
EuroMedicaUSA.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Curaphen by EuroMedica: Common Questions

Does Curaphen by EuroMedica interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Curaphen has a known interaction with 1,126 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Curaphen contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Does Curaphen have nattokinase, and will it thin my blood?
Yes, nattokinase is the first ingredient. It has thrombolytic and anticoagulant effects, meaning it does work like a mild blood thinner. If you're already on aspirin, warfarin, or another blood thinner, you need to talk to your pharmacist or doctor before adding this — there's a real risk of increased bleeding.
Can I take Curaphen if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're in either situation.
What are the common side effects of Boswellia in this product?
Boswellia serrata is generally well tolerated, but some people report abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, heartburn, itching, or nausea. Dizziness and vertigo have also been reported in clinical studies. Serious effects like intestinal blockage are rare.
Will Curaphen work for arthritis?
Boswellia serrata, one of the active ingredients, is rated possibly effective for osteoarthritis, so there's clinical support for that use. We don't have effectiveness data in our monographs for the other ingredients in this blend.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking Curaphen?
Nattokinase interacts with blood thinners and blood pressure drugs, and Boswellia serrata can raise the levels of many prescription medications by slowing how your liver breaks them down. That can make those drugs stronger and potentially unsafe. Your pharmacist can check your specific meds against our interaction database.

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The 25 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.

Nattokinase 9 references
  1. Suzuki Y, Kondo K, Matsumoto Y, et al. Dietary supplementation of fermented soybean, natto, suppresses intimal thickening and modulates the lysis of mural thrombi after endothelial injury in rat femoral artery. Life Sci 2003;73:1289-98.. PubMed
  2. Sumi H, Hamada H, Nakanishi K, Hiratani H. Enchancement of fibrinolytic activity in plasma by oral administration of nattokinase. Acta Haematol 1990;84:139-43.
  3. Chang, Y. Y., Liu, J. S., Lai, S. L., Wu, H. S., and Lan, M. Y. Cerebellar hemorrhage provoked by combined use of nattokinase and aspirin in a patient with cerebral microbleeds. Intern Med 2008;47(5):467-469. PubMed
  4. Kim, J. Y., Gum, S. N., Paik, J. K., Lim, H. H., Kim, K. C., Ogasawara, K., Inoue, K., Park, S., Jang, Y., and Lee, J. H. Effects of nattokinase on blood pressure: a randomized, controlled trial. Hypertens.Res 2008;31(8):1583-1588. PubMed
  5. <p>Maruyama M, Sumi H (eds): Effect of natto diet on blood pressure, in Basic and Clinical Aspects of Japanese Traditional Food Natto II. Japan Technology Transfer Association (JTTAS), 1998, pp 1–3.</p>
  6. Kurosawa Y, Nirengi S, Homma T, et al. A single-dose of oral nattokinase potentiates thrombolysis and anti-coagulation profiles. Sci Rep 2015;5:11601. PubMed
  7. Ramachandran L, Aqeel A, Jafri A, Sidhu Y, Mohamed Djirdeh T. Nattokinase-associated hemoperitoneum in an elderly woman. Cureus 2021;13(12):e20074. PubMed
  8. Awatani-Yoshidome K, Hashimoto T, Satoh T. Anaphylaxis from nattokinase in a patient with fermented soybean (natto) allergy. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):153-4. PubMed
  9. Suzuki K, Nakamura M, Sato N, Futamura K, Matsunaga K, Yagami A. Nattokinase, a subtilisin family serine protease, is a novel allergen contained in the traditional Japanese fermented food natto. Allergol Int 2022.

See these in context on the Nattokinase monograph →

Boswellia Serrata 16 references
  1. Gupta I, Gupta V, Parihar A, et al. Effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin in patients with bronchial asthma: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week clinical study. Eur J Med Res 1998;3:511-4.
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  3. Kimmatkar N, Thawani V, Hingorani L, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2003;10:3-7. PubMed
  4. Liu JJ, Nilsson A, Oredsson S, et al. Boswellic acids trigger apoptosis via a pathway dependent on caspase-8 activation but independent on Fas/Fas ligand interaction in colon cancer HT-29 cells. Carcinogenesis 2002;23:2087-93. PubMed
  5. Wildfeuer A, Neu IS, Safayhi H, et al. Effects of boswellic acids extracted from a herbal medicine on the biosynthesis of leukotrienes and the course of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Arzneimittelforschung 1998;48:668-74.
  6. Gupta I, Parihar A, Malhotra P, et al. Effects of gum resin of Boswellia serrata in patients with chronic colitis. Planta Med 2001;67:391-5. PubMed
  7. Sengupta K, Alluri KV, Satish AR, et al. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin. Arthritis Res Ther 2008;10:R85.
  8. Sengupta K, Krishnaraju AV, Vishal AA, et al. Comparative efficacy and tolerability of 5-Loxin and Aflapin against osteoarthritis of the knee: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled clinical study. Int J Med Sci 2010;7:366-77.
  9. Ernst E. Frankincense: systematic review. BMJ 2008;337:a2813. PubMed
  10. Kirste S, Treier M, Wehrle SJ, et al. Boswellia serratea extract acts on cerebral edema in patients irradiated for brain tumors: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot trial. Cancer 2011;117:3788-95.
  11. Frank A, Unger M. Analysis of frankincense from various Boswellia species with inhibitory activity on human drug metabolising cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry after automated on-line extraction. J Chromatogr A 2006;111 PubMed
  12. Altmann A, Poeckel D, Fischer L, et al. Coupling of boswellic acid-incuded Ca2+ mobilisation and MAPK activation to lipid metabolism and peroxide formation in human leucocytes. Br J Pharmacol 2004;141:223-32.
  13. El Fortia, M., Badi, H., Elalem, Kh, Kadiki, O., and Topov, Y. Olibanum bezoar: complication of a traditional popular medicine. East Mediterr.Health J 2006;12(6):927-929.
  14. Meshkat S, Mahmoodi Baram S, Rajaei S, et al. Boswellia serrata extract shows cognitive benefits in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial in individuals who suffered traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2022;36(4):553-559. PubMed
  15. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  16. Valente IVB, Garcia D, Abbott A, et al. The anti-proliferative effects of a frankincense extract in a window of opportunity phase ia clinical trial for patients with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024;204(3):521-530. PubMed

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