Ellagic 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ellagic 500 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
Ellagic 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Ecological Formulas with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and blood vessel health, antioxidant support, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 922 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pomegranate Rind Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ellagic 500 mg by Ecological Formulas
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: pomegranate rind extract, providing 500 mg of ellagic acid per capsule. Pomegranate rind is the outer skin of the pomegranate fruit and is used in herbal practice for its polyphenol and tannin content.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—gelatin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and ethylcellulose—which are common binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The data we hold shows pomegranate is possibly effective for high blood pressure (hypertension). For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and diabetes, the evidence suggests it is possibly ineffective.
For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it. A quality discussion with your doctor about whether this supplement makes sense for your condition is worth having.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pomegranate fruit and juice are generally well tolerated as food. Concentrated extracts like this one have limited safety data, so the facts advise caution.
The most common side effects are digestive: in clinical studies, diarrhea and flatulence occurred in 2–10% of people taking pomegranate extract, depending on the dose. A small number of trial participants also reported nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting at higher doses.
Pomegranate root, stem, and peel in large amounts should be avoided. The safety data notes that pregnancy and lactation is rated possibly safe, though data is limited.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), blood thinners like warfarin, the cholesterol drug rosuvastatin, ACE inhibitors, any drug metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP2D6, or carbamazepine. Moderate-severity interactions are documented for the first five groups.
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.
If you have high blood pressure and want to explore pomegranate, the evidence is modest but there—just understand the interaction risks with blood pressure meds, blood thinners, and cholesterol drugs are real. Expect digestive side effects may occur, especially at higher doses.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, particularly if you take any prescription 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 Dec 14, 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 Ellagic 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ecological Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 696859131998 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299770 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ellagic 500 mg by Ecological Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pomegranate Rind Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formula
Ellagic is a scientifically designed dietary supplement containing ellagic acid derived from the rind of the Indian medicinal fruit Punica granatum (pomegranate). This fruit is known for it's pharmacological activity as well as potential anti-oxidant, anti-radical and anti-mutagenic activities.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Gluten free, Casein free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take one capsule daily or as directed by a physician.
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Ellagic 500 mg by Ecological Formulas label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ellagic 500 mg by Ecological Formulas
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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pomegranate Rind Extract
Interacts with922 drugs
Pomegranate is a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants and is widely enjoyed as food and juice. Early research suggests it may support hear...
Pomegranate Rind Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ellagic 500 mg by Ecological Formulas Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ellagic 500 mg, made from pomegranate rind extract, does interact with medications through its pomegranate content.
The most serious concerns are moderate-severity interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), blood thinners like warfarin, and cholesterol drugs like rosuvastatin. Pomegranate can lower blood pressure on its own and may amplify the effect of blood pressure-lowering drugs, raising the risk of excessively low blood pressure.
With warfarin, it may increase bleeding risk by raising drug levels or changing how your body processes it. With rosuvastatin, there's a case report of muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) when combined with pomegranate juice.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, pomegranate extract may affect how your liver breaks down other medications. It can theoretically raise levels of drugs metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme pathway (moderate severity)—though human evidence is limited—and may affect ACE inhibitors (a blood pressure and heart medication class) in the same way.
Minor interactions are possible with drugs broken down by CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 enzymes, and with carbamazepine (an anti-seizure medication), though these are considered unlikely to be clinically significant.
Altogether, these interactions span 923 individual medications. If you take any blood pressure medication, a blood thinner, a cholesterol drug, an antidepressant or other medication metabolized by CYP2D6, or any other prescription drug, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ellagic 500 mg interact with 922 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Ellagic 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pomegranate Rind Extract
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Pomegranate Rind Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Ellagic 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pomegranate Rind ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Pomegranate Rind Extract + Acetazolamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ellagic 500 mg 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.
Pomegranate Rind Extract
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with ACEIs might increase the risk of adverse effects.
Pomegranate juice is thought to have ACE inhibitor-like effects.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Consuming pomegranate juice can modestly lower blood pressure.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP2D6. However, the clinical significance of this potential interaction in humans is not known.
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with rosuvastatin might increase the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a patient taking rosuvastatin 5 mg every other day in combination with ezetimibe 10 mg daily developed rhabdomyolysis after drinking pomegranate juice 200 mL twice weekly for 3 weeks. This patient had a history of elevated creatine kinase levels while not receiving any statin treatment. This suggests a possible underlying myopathy and predisposition to rhabdomyolysis.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase warfarin levels and increase the risk of bleeding. Also, discontinuing regular consumption of pomegranate juice might decrease warfarin levels.
In one case report, a patient had a stable, therapeutic bleeding time, as measured by international normalized ratio (INR), while taking warfarin in combination with pomegranate juice 2-3 times per week. The patient became subtherapeutic within about 10 days after discontinuing pomegranate juice, which required a warfarin dose increase. In another case report, a patient with a stable INR for over one year presented with an INR of 14. The patient noted no changes to medications or diet but did report consuming around 3 liters of pomegranate juice over the previous week. The patient's INR stabilized upon moderation of pomegranate juice consumption. The mechanism of this potential interaction is unclear.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with carbamazepine might increase the risk of adverse effects, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice may inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) metabolism of carbamazepine and increase levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP3A4, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP3A4. However, some human research suggests that pomegranate does not significantly inhibit CYP3A4 drug metabolism in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Some animal and in vitro research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal, but not hepatic, CYP2C9 isoenzyme activity. However, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Pomegranate contains several polyphenols that have individually been shown to inhibit CYP3A4. However, there is contradictory evidence about the effect of whole pomegranate juice on CYP3A4 activity. In vitro, pomegranate juice significantly inhibits the CYP3A4 enzyme, with comparable inhibition to grapefruit juice. In an animal model, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of carbamazepine and increases levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times; however, in human volunteers, drinking a single glass of pomegranate juice 240 mL or taking 200 mL daily for 2 weeks does not significantly affect levels of the CYP3A4 substrate midazolam after oral or intravenous administration. Another study in healthy volunteers shows that consuming pomegranate juice 300 mL three times daily for three days also does not significantly affect levels of simvastatin, a CYP3A4 substrate This suggests that pomegranate is unlikely to significantly affect levels of CYP3A4 substrates in humans.
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of tolbutamide, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits the cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism of tolbutamide. Pomegranate juice increased tolbutamide levels by 1.2 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP2C9, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP2C9. Despite this evidence, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans. This interaction does not appear to be clinically significant in humans.
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The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Pomegranate 27 references
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