Extra Propolis Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by CATALO
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Extra Propolis Extract 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
Extra Propolis Extract is a dietary supplement by CATALO with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cold sores and herpes lesions (topical), sore throat and mouth sores, wound and skin healing.Based on those ingredients, 921 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural. 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 softgel contains one active ingredient: bee propolis extract concentrate, a natural resinous mixture collected by honeybees. The remaining ingredients are inactive—soybean oil, gelatin, glycerol, carob, coconut oil, purified water, natural beeswax, and natural soy lecithin—which form and fill the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows propolis is possibly effective for oral mucositis (mouth inflammation or sores, often from cancer treatment) and for herpes labialis (cold sores). It's also possibly effective for diabetes management.
For dengue fever, the evidence isn't reliable enough to rate. If you're considering propolis for one of these uses, talk it over with your doctor to see if the current evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Propolis is generally well tolerated in the short term, but allergic reactions are possible—especially if you're sensitive to bee products. The most common side effect from oral use is headache; in one trial, about 7% of people taking 250 mg twice daily for four months reported mild headache.
Rare but serious allergic reactions can occur. Because there isn't enough reliable safety information, it's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist if either applies to you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), since propolis may increase bleeding risk or reduce warfarin's effectiveness. Also double-check any drugs your liver breaks down—including many antidepressants, statins, heart medications, and others metabolized by CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP3A4, or CYP2E1 enzymes—as high doses of propolis might theoretically raise their blood levels.
Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your specific medications.
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.
Propolis may help with mouth sores, cold sores, or blood sugar management, but it interacts with a very large number of medications through liver pathways and with blood thinners. If you take any prescription drug—especially blood thinners, antidepressants, statins, or heart medications—check your exact medications on this page before starting.
Allergic reactions are possible if you're sensitive to bee products. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if this product is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 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
General information
Key facts about Extra Propolis Extract, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Extra Propolis Extract by CATALO, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Natural, Gelatin, Glycerol, Carob, Coconut Oil, Water, Purified, Beeswax, Natural, Soy Lecithin, Natural
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Formula
Extra Propolis Extract 5x concentrate (Equivalent to 1000mg)
Catalo Extra Propolis Extract 1000mg (5x concentrate) is made from the premium quality non-polluted Australian bee propolis. Processed with advanced technology, it contains a high concentration of active ingredient bioflavonoid and is free from hormones. It is effective in promoting lung, oral, gum and respiratory health and enhancing immune system via its anti-bacterial property. Propolis is also known for easing allergic symptoms, burns, sore throat, nasal congestion and coughs. Moreover, it protects liver health, and can alleviate illness and bad breath from frequent drinking and smoking. It also delays aging and strengthens body overall being. With all this goodness to offer, no wonder Propolis is also known as the "nature's immunity guardian".
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Main functions: Enhance immune system Promote lung, oral and respiratory tract health Promote digestive health Maintain healthy liver control bad breath Improve skin quality Ease sensitive symptoms effectively
Suitable for: Lung, oral and respiratory tract health, sore throat, oral infection, enhance immunity and liver functions, long working hours, excessive drinking or smoking, stressful lifestyle, travels frequently, want to ease sensitive symptoms
Quality Efficacy Natural Potency Safety
Made in Australia
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Serving directions For adults, take 2 softgels 1-2 times daily For age 12-18, take 1 softgel daily Take after meal
Storage
Storage Keep in a dry and cool place Avoid direct sunlight
Precautions
Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant, lactating, allergic to bee pollen or propolis, taking medicine or have a medical condition
Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant, lactating, allergic to bee pollen or propolis, taking medicine or have a medical condition
Contains Soy
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Extra Propolis Extract by CATALO label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Extra Propolis Extract by CATALO
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural
Interacts with921 drugs
Propolis is a natural, resin-like substance made by bees that has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in lab studies. Early research sugges...
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Natural, Gelatin, Glycerol, Carob, Coconut Oil, Water, Purified, Beeswax, Natural, Soy Lecithin, Natural. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Extra Propolis Extract by CATALO Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
CATALO's Extra Propolis Extract contains bee propolis extract, which has documented interactions with a broad range of medications—primarily those metabolized by your liver through several different enzymatic pathways, plus blood thinners and warfarin specifically.
The most serious documented concern is with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs: propolis may theoretically increase your bleeding risk, based on lab evidence that it can slow platelet clumping. At high doses, propolis might also raise blood levels of drugs broken down by your liver's CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP3A4, and CYP2E1 enzymes—all rated Moderate severity—because test-tube studies show propolis can inhibit these pathways.
However, animal studies using doses up to 250 mg/kg did not show significant real-world effects on these enzymes, so the practical risk remains theoretical. Additionally, propolis may reduce how well warfarin (a blood thinner) works, according to animal data.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 922 individual medications. Because many common drugs—including certain antidepressants, statins, blood pressure medications, and others—rely on these liver pathways, you'll want to check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Extra Propolis Extract interact with 921 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Extra Propolis Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acalabrutinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + 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 Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Extra Propolis Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, NaturalCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Extra Propolis Extract 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.
Bee Propolis Extract Concentrate, Natural
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, propolis might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that propolis water extract and the propolis constituent, caffeic acid phenethyl ester, can inhibit platelet aggregation. Additionally, evidence from an animal model shows that taking propolis in addition to warfarin decreases INR, suggesting that propolis can decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP1A2. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP1A2 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP1A2 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2C19. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2C19 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2C19 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2C9. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2C9 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2C9 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP2D6. However, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP2D6 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that inhibit CYP2D6 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, propolis might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
In vitro research shows that propolis can inhibit CYP2E1. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, high doses of propolis might increase blood levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Some in vitro research shows that propolis extract can inhibit CYP3A4; however, other in vitro research shows that propolis has no effect on CYP3A4 activity. Furthermore, animal research shows that propolis extract does not significantly affect CYP3A4 activity when administered to rats at doses up to 250 mg/kg. It is postulated that the constituents of propolis that might in inhibit CYP3A4 in vitro do not have significant effects in vivo due to low bioavailability and hepatic first-pass effect. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, propolis might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
Animal research shows that taking propolis in addition to warfarin decreases the international normalized ratio (INR). This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Extra Propolis Extract, from the product label.
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The 21 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Propolis 21 references
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- Chen, T. G., Lee, J. J., Lin, K. H., Shen, C. H., Chou, D. S., and Sheu, J. R. Antiplatelet activity of caffeic acid phenethyl ester is mediated through a cyclic GMP-dependent pathway in human platelets. Chin J Physiol 6-30-2007;50(3):121-126.
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