Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder 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
Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, physical and athletic performance, stress resistance (adaptogen).Based on those ingredients, 1,140 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder 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: Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract in powder form at a 4:1 concentration. Eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng, though not a true ginseng) is a plant extract used in traditional herbal medicine.
The product contains no inactive filler ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows eleuthero is possibly effective for genital herpes. For other uses — familial Mediterranean fever, bipolar disorder, osteoporosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome — the evidence is insufficient to rate.
If you're considering this product for one of those other conditions, the science isn't established enough in our data to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Eleuthero is generally well tolerated in the short term. The most common side effects reported in studies include diarrhea, heartburn, upset stomach, headache, nausea, and a rash.
Nervousness occurred in about 7 out of every 100 people taking it in one study, and some people have reported anxiety, irritability, or low mood — these tend to be more likely at higher doses. There's also one report of increased blood pressure in children and reports in people with heart disease of faster heart rate, high blood pressure, or chest pain, though it's unclear whether the supplement itself or a contaminant in some products was responsible.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so the safety information advises against use. The same applies to breastfeeding — not enough data to know either way.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is appropriate for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take digoxin or other heart medications, blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants. Also verify any drugs your liver breaks down via the CYP1A2, CYP2C9, or P-glycoprotein pathways — eleuthero may raise their levels.
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.
Eleuthero may help with genital herpes, but it has moderate interactions with heart drugs (especially digoxin), blood thinners, diabetes medications, and several drug-metabolizing pathways. If you take any prescription medications, check them against the interaction tool on this page before starting.
Long-term safety data is limited, so this is best used short-term and under guidance from your own doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient 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 Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435200992 |
| Net contents | 4 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 289655 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| 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 Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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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 Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 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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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
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Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.
Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder
Interacts with1,140 drugs
Eleuthero is an herb traditionally used as an 'adaptogen' to fight fatigue, boost energy, and help the body handle stress. The scientific evidence beh...
Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder monograph & interactionsEleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection contains eleuthero, which has documented interactions with multiple medication types.
The most serious concern is a moderate-severity interaction with digoxin (a heart rhythm drug), where eleuthero may raise blood levels of the medication and increase the risk of side effects — this was seen in a case report of one patient whose digoxin level rose after starting the supplement and returned to normal after stopping it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The extract may also increase levels of several other drug types through effects on how your liver processes them: drugs broken down by the CYP1A2 and CYP2C9 pathways, and drugs that depend on a transporter protein called P-glycoprotein. These interactions are based on lab and animal studies and haven't been reported in humans yet, but they're theoretically possible.
Additionally, eleuthero may increase bleeding risk if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, and it might lower blood sugar in ways that add to the effect of diabetes medications. There is also a theoretical concern that eleuthero could interfere with immunosuppressant drugs used after organ transplants or for certain autoimmune conditions.
One other drug type — those metabolized by the CYP2D6 pathway — showed a minor theoretical interaction in lab work, but human studies found no actual effect at typical doses. Altogether, these interactions span 1,141 individual medications.
You'll want to run your exact medications through the interaction checker below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder interact with 1,140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might interfere with immunosuppressive drugs because of its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + 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 Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Eleutherococcus Senticosus 4:1 Extract Powder 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.
Eleutherococcus senticosus Extract, Powder
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, eleuthero may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that a constituent of eleuthero, dihydroxybenzoic acid, appears to inhibit platelet aggregation. Concomitant use with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, eleuthero might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that certain constituents of eleuthero have hypoglycemic activity in both healthy and diabetic animals. A small study in adults with type 2 diabetes also shows that taking eleuthero for 3 months can lower blood glucose levels. However, one very small study in healthy individuals shows that taking powdered eleuthero 3 grams, 40 minutes prior to a 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test, significantly increases postprandial blood glucose levels when compared with placebo. These contradictory findings might be due to patient-specific variability and variability in active ingredient ratios.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero inhibit CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP2C9. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Eleuthero might increase serum digoxin levels and increase the risk of side effects.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male who was stabilized on digoxin presented with an elevated serum digoxin level after starting an eleuthero supplement, without symptoms of toxicity. After stopping the supplement, serum digoxin levels returned to normal. It is not clear whether this was due to a pharmacokinetic interaction or to interference with the digoxin assay. Although the product was found to be free of digoxin and digitoxin, it was not tested for other contaminants.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, eleuthero might interfere with immunosuppressive drugs because of its immunostimulant activity.
Animal and in vitro research shows that eleuthero extracts have immunomodulatory effects, including increasing cellular and humoral activity.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eleuthero can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. However, it is too soon to tell if this is clinically important. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP2D6. However, research in healthy human volunteers has found that taking eleuthero 485 mg twice daily for 14 days does not inhibit CYP2D6 drug metabolism.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, eleuthero might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro and animal research suggest that standardized extracts of eleuthero might inhibit CYP3A4. However, research in healthy human volunteers has found that taking eleuthero 485 mg twice daily for 14 days does not inhibit CYP3A4 drug metabolism.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Theoretically, eleuthero might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by OATP.
In vitro research suggests that eleuthero inhibits OATP2B1, which might reduce the bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP2B1. Due to the weak inhibitory effect identified in this study, this interaction is not likely to be clinically significant.
Brand information
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The 24 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Eleuthero 24 references
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