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Ficus Carica Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by UNDA Gemmo

Ficus Carica label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Ficus Carica 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ficus Carica is a dietary supplement by UNDA Gemmo with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, blood sugar support, cough and sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 410 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fig bud extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: fig bud extract. The extract comes from fig buds and carries compounds that may influence blood sugar and skin sensitivity to sunlight.

The liquid also includes three inactive ingredients—glycerin, ethanol, and purified water—as the base.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Fig product and its label doesn't state a use — see Fig's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for fig bud extract isn't established in our data. Studies mention constipation, eczema, diabetes, melasma, and vitiligo, but the rating across these uses is insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That means the data we hold doesn't show it's proven to work for any of these conditions, though it doesn't rule out benefit either—just that rigorous proof isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fig

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fig fruit itself is generally well tolerated when eaten as food. However, this is a concentrated leaf extract, and concentrated leaf products are less studied than the whole fruit.

Orally, the fruit is unlikely to cause serious problems, but allergy and rare anaphylaxis have been reported. Topically or with sun exposure, fig leaf can cause photodermatitis (severe sunburn-like reactions from sun sensitivity); stay out of direct sunlight and UV exposure while using this product.

There isn't enough safety data on concentrated leaf supplements to know all possible risks.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fig

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Fig.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 410 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before taking this product if you use insulin, diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), or photosensitizing drugs—including certain antibiotics (quinolones, tetracyclines), sulfa drugs, and some antidepressants. All carry Moderate-severity interaction risks.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take insulin, any diabetes medication, or a photosensitizing antibiotic or other light-sensitive drug, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. The safety data for concentrated fig leaf extracts is limited compared to the whole fruit.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to decide if it's right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ficus Carica, straight from the product label.

Brand UNDA Gemmo
Barcode (UPC) 88319630960
Net contents 4.2 Fluid Ounce(s); 125 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 241009
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.25 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.25 mL
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
88319630960
IngredientAmount% DV
Fig bud extract1.25 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Ethanol, purified Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Dose: Adults and Children (over 12 years): Take 50 drops (1.25 ml) three times daily in a small amount of water, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Risk Information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use, unless directed by your healthcare practitioner.

General Statements

Gemmae bud

Seroyal UNDA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo label

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Ficus Carica label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.25 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Fig bud extract

Interacts with
410 drugs
1.25 mL per serving

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood...

Fig bud extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Ethanol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo Drug Interactions

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410Drugs
410 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Fig bud extract 410

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Ficus Carica interact with 410 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Ficus Carica interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fig bud extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ficus Carica 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.

Fig bud extract3 drug types · 410 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Insulin

Fig leaf may enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of insulin.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Many cases of photodermatitis from fig leaf have been reported. Some drugs that also cause photosensitivity include amitriptyline (Elavil), quinolones (Ciprofloxacin, others), sulfa drugs (Septra, Bactrim, others), and tetracycline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Fig bud extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ficus Carica, from the product label.

UNDA Gemmo

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Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburg
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
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Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo: Common Questions

Does Ficus Carica by UNDA Gemmo interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ficus Carica has a known interaction with 410 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ficus Carica contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on insulin or a diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Fig leaf may strengthen the blood sugar lowering effect of your medication, which could cause your blood sugar to drop too low. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's safe for you and whether your dose might need adjusting.
Will this make my skin more sensitive to sun?
Yes—fig leaf contains compounds that increase photosensitivity. If you're also on an antibiotic, sulfa drug, or certain antidepressants that have the same effect, your risk goes up. Avoid direct sunlight and UV exposure while using this product, and consider it especially carefully if you take a photosensitizing medication.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Fig fruit is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. However, this is a concentrated leaf extract, not the whole fruit, and safety data on concentrated leaf supplements is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this specific product is appropriate for you.
Does this actually help with constipation or diabetes?
The evidence isn't established in our data. The ratings for constipation, diabetes, eczema, and other conditions are all insufficient reliable evidence to rate—meaning we don't have proof it works for those uses.
What are the most common side effects?
Fig fruit eaten as food is well tolerated. Allergy and, very rarely, anaphylaxis have been reported. With this concentrated leaf extract and sun exposure, photodermatitis (severe sunburn-like reactions) is the main concern; avoid direct sunlight and UV light while using it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ficus Carica’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Fig

Interacts with 410 drugs

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood sugar and coughs. The fruit is a safe a...

Read the full Fig monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ficus Carica'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.

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 13 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.

Fig 13 references
  1. Gandolfo M, Baeza M, De Barrio M, Anaphylaxis after eating figs. Allergy 2001;56:462-3. PubMed
  2. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. PubMed
  3. Rubnov S, Kashman Y, Rabinowitz R, et al. Suppressors of cancer cell proliferation from fig (Ficus carica) resin: isolation and structure elucidation. J Nat Prod 2001;64:993-6.
  4. Dechamp C, Bessot JC, Pauli G, Deviller P. First report of anaphylactic reaction after fig (Ficus carica) ingestion. Allergy 1995;50:514-6.
  5. Zaynoun ST, Aftimos BG, Abi Ali L, et al. Ficus carica; isolation and quantification of the photoactive components. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11:21-5.
  6. Lembo G, Lo Presti M, Balato N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol 1985;2:119-20.
  7. Bollero, D., Stella, M., Rivolin, A., Cassano, P., Risso, D., and Vanzetti, M. Fig leaf tanning lotion and sun-related burns: case reports. Burns 2001;27(7):777-779. PubMed
  8. Ozdamar, E., Ozbek, S., and Akin, S. An unusual cause of burn injury: fig leaf decoction used as a remedy for a dermatitis of unknown etiology. J.Burn Care Rehabil. 2003;24(4):229-233. PubMed
  9. Munteanu, M. Contact dermatitis to the sap of fig-tree. Rev.Med.Chir Soc.Med.Nat.Iasi 1989;93(3):602.
  10. Lembo, G., Lo, Presti M., and Balato, N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol. 1985;2(2):119-120.
  11. Micali, G., Nasca, M. R., and Musumeci, M. L. Severe phototoxic reaction secondary to the application of a fig leaves' decoction used as a tanning agent. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(3):212-213. PubMed
  12. Bonamonte D, Foti C, Lionetti N, Rigano L, Angelini G. Photoallergic contact dermatitis to 8-methoxypsoralen in Ficus carica. Contact Dermatitis. 2010;62(6):343-8.
  13. Pinto AR, Machado Cunha I, Rebelo Gomes E. Fig Tree-Induced Phytophotodermatitis: A Case Report on the Perils of a Hobby. Cureus 2023;15(7):e41888. PubMed

See these in context on the Fig monograph →

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