Dodder Seed 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Dodder Seed 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
Dodder Seed 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sexual health and impotence, energy and fatigue, kidney and reproductive support (in traditional medicine).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: 450 mg of dodder (also called dodder seed). Dodder is a parasitic plant traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water — those are inactive ingredients that hold the dodder powder.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for dodder isn't established in the data we hold. For both depression and atopic dermatitis (eczema) — the two conditions studied — the reliability of available evidence is too limited to give it a rating.
If you're considering this for either condition, talk with your doctor about what evidence exists and whether it fits your treatment plan.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Dodder is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. High doses may cause intestinal colic (cramping pain) and diarrhea.
A combination product containing dodder and whey has been reported to cause loss of appetite, mild indigestion, and stomach heaviness, though it's unclear whether dodder, whey, or the combination caused these effects. Traditional sources suggest not exceeding 8 grams of dodder aerial parts daily.
Human safety data on dodder are limited, so use it cautiously and under guidance from your healthcare professional. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for dodder. Still, because human safety data are limited overall, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining this product with any medications you take.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Dodder Seed 450 mg may interest someone exploring herbal options for depression or eczema, though the evidence supporting these uses isn't firmly established. Because human safety data are limited and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety aren't supported, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 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 Dodder Seed 450 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435199623 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 288929 |
| 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 Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
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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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Dodder
No knowninteractions
Dodder (Cuscuta) is a parasitic plant whose seeds are used in traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine, mainly for sexual, kidney, and energy-r...
Dodder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Dodder Seed 450 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Dodder Seed 450 mg, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- Brampton
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- Ontario
Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions
Does Dodder Seed 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Is dodder safe to take if I'm pregnant?
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What side effects might I notice?
Does this really work for depression or eczema?
Why is the monograph so cautious about safety?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Dodder Seed 450 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Dodder Seed 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 3 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.
Dodder 3 references
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Mehrbani M, Choopani R, Fekri A, Mehrabani M, Mosaddegh M, Mehrabani M. The efficacy of whey associated with dodder seed extract on moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Ethnopharm PubMed
- Firoozabadi A, Zarshenas MM, Salehi A, Jahanbin S, Mohagheghzadeh A. Effectiveness of Cuscuta planiflora Ten. and Nepeta menthoides Boiss. & Buhse in major depression: a triple-blind randomized controlled trial study. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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