Flax Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Flax 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
Flax is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, high cholesterol, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 597 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Flaxseed Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Flax by Herbal Terra
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: flaxseed extract in dry form, delivered as a liquid. Flaxseed is a seed rich in lignans (plant compounds with hormone-like properties) and alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fat.
The liquid also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to keep it in solution.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The clinical evidence we hold suggests flaxseed is possibly effective for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breast pain (mastalgia), and constipation. Most of these findings come from modest improvements seen in studies, so results tend to be modest rather than dramatic.
The evidence isn't airtight for any of these uses, but it's promising enough that people do use it for these conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Flaxseed is generally well tolerated when you use food amounts, but supplement doses may have hormone-like effects — the safety data advises you to avoid supplement doses unless your doctor approves. The most common side effects are digestive: bloating, gas, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort, especially if you start with a large dose or don't drink enough water.
Serious allergic reactions are rare. There isn't enough reliable safety information for supplement doses while breastfeeding, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before starting Herbal Terra Flax, double-check these medication types with your pharmacist: blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, antibiotics, and estrogen-based therapies including birth control. All are documented to interact at Moderate severity.
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.
Flaxseed may help with cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, or constipation, but it's not a substitute for prescription medication. If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, blood pressure pills, antibiotics, or hormones like birth control, check your exact medications with the tool on this page first.
Start with a small amount, drink plenty of water, and talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.
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 Jan 23, 2025.
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 Flax, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7386005135996 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 326974 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Flax by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxseed Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Sugar free
Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product
Organic alcohol
No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.
Natural Gluten free
Formula
Linum usitatissimum
Organic alcohol
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
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Flax by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Flax by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Flaxseed Extract, Dry
Interacts with597 drugs
Flaxseed is a nutritious food rich in fiber, omega-3 fats (ALA), and plant compounds called lignans. It is most reliably helpful for constipation and...
Flaxseed Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Flax by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra Flax is a single-ingredient liquid extract that does interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (Moderate severity) — flaxseed oil may thin your blood further and raise bleeding risk, so if you're on warfarin, aspirin, or similar medications, you'll want to check this one carefully before starting.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Flaxseed also interacts moderately with blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, antibiotics, and hormone therapies like estrogen. With blood pressure drugs, it may lower your pressure further.
With diabetes medications, it could add to their blood-sugar-lowering effect and raise low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) risk. Antibiotics might alter how your body processes flaxseed's active compounds, and estrogen-based drugs (including birth control) may be less effective because flaxseed lignans can compete with estrogen in your body.
Altogether, these interactions span 594 individual medications. Before you start this product, run your exact prescriptions through the interaction checker below — it only takes a minute.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Flax interact with 597 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Flax interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Flaxseed Extract, Dry
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Ambrisentan interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amikacin interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Flax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Extract, Dry + Ammonium Chloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Flax 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.
Flaxseed Extract, Dry
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Some potential benefits of flaxseed are thought to be due to its lignan content. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), a major lignan precursor, is found in high concentrations in flaxseed. SDG is converted by bacteria in the colon to the lignans enterolactone and enterodiol. Antibiotics alter the flora of the colon, which could theoretically alter the metabolism of flaxseed.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Some clinical evidence suggests that the oil contained in flaxseed can decrease platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research suggests that flaxseed can lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that daily flaxseed consumption, especially for longer than 12 weeks, modestly reduces blood pressure.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking flaxseed might decrease the effects of estrogens.
Flaxseed contains lignans with mild estrogenic and possible antiestrogenic effects. The lignans seem to compete with circulating endogenous estrogen and might reduce estrogen binding to estrogen receptors, resulting in an anti-estrogen effect. It is unclear if this effect transfers to exogenously administered estrogens.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Flax, from the product label.
Herbal Terra
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- Herbal Terra LLC
- Phone Number
- +18083857868
- Web Address
- herbalterra.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Flax'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.
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The 37 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.
Flaxseed 37 references
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