Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fig 450 mg 4:1 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
Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: fig extract at 450 mg per capsule (a 4:1 concentrate). Fig has a long history as a food and traditional remedy.
The extract is encapsulated with gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for fig isn't established in our data. Studies show insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for constipation, eczema, diabetes, melasma, or vitiligo.
A small clinical trial did find that fig leaf tea modestly lowered blood sugar and insulin needs in people with type 1 diabetes, but that's not the same as proof the supplement itself works for managing diabetes. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this is right for what you're hoping to address.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fig fruit—the kind you eat—is well tolerated as a food by most people. Concentrated leaf extracts like this one are less studied, so safety data is limited.
Orally, fig fruit rarely causes allergy or, very rarely, a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). The main concern with this product is photodermatitis (sun-sensitive skin reactions), especially when the leaf is applied to skin or if you're taking drugs that make you sensitive to sunlight.
If you use this supplement, avoid excessive sun and UV light exposure. There isn't enough information yet on safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before taking this if you use insulin, diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), or photosensitizing drugs like tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin), sulfa antibiotics (Septra, Bactrim), or amitriptyline. All are documented to interact with fig extract at a Moderate severity level.
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.
This product may help lower blood sugar if you have diabetes, but the evidence isn't solid. If you take insulin, diabetes pills, or photosensitizing drugs, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first.
The main safety issue is sun sensitivity—limit sun exposure while taking it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435201272 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 288959 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Fig extract
Interacts with410 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...
Fig extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection contains one active ingredient—fig extract—that interacts with medications used to manage blood sugar and certain light-sensitive drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The most serious concern is with insulin and other diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs). Fig leaf may boost how well these drugs lower your blood sugar.
A small study in people with type 1 diabetes found that fig leaf tea modestly reduced blood sugar spikes after meals and lowered insulin needs. If you take insulin or any diabetes pill, you'll want to check your blood sugar more often when starting this product.
Fig extract may also increase your risk of sun sensitivity (photodermatitis) if you're taking photosensitizing drugs—those include certain antibiotics like quinolones (Ciprofloxacin) and tetracyclines, some sulfa antibiotics (Septra, Bactrim), and the antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Many cases of fig-related sun burns have been reported, including a few severe enough to need hospitalization.
Altogether, these interactions span 408 individual medications.
If you take any prescription medication for blood sugar control or light sensitivity, run it through the checker below before you start this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract interact with 410 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fig extract
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acarbose interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, PseudoephedrineSinadrin Plus
How Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcitretinSoriatane
How Acitretin interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Acitretin interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlectinib HydrochlorideAlecensa
How Alectinib Hydrochloride interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Alectinib Hydrochloride interactionAlitretinoinPanretin
How Alitretinoin interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Alitretinoin interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fig ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
Read the full Fig Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fig 450 mg 4:1 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.
Fig extract
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
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- Brampton
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- Ontario
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The Full Monographs Behind Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Fig 450 mg 4:1 Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 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
- Gandolfo M, Baeza M, De Barrio M, Anaphylaxis after eating figs. Allergy 2001;56:462-3. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
- Dechamp C, Bessot JC, Pauli G, Deviller P. First report of anaphylactic reaction after fig (Ficus carica) ingestion. Allergy 1995;50:514-6.
- Zaynoun ST, Aftimos BG, Abi Ali L, et al. Ficus carica; isolation and quantification of the photoactive components. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11:21-5.
- Lembo G, Lo Presti M, Balato N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol 1985;2:119-20.
- 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
- 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
- Munteanu, M. Contact dermatitis to the sap of fig-tree. Rev.Med.Chir Soc.Med.Nat.Iasi 1989;93(3):602.
- Lembo, G., Lo, Presti M., and Balato, N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol. 1985;2(2):119-120.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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