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Dietary supplement

Formula Apoptosis Full Strength Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TumoRx

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Formula Apoptosis Full Strength is a dietary supplement by TumoRx with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin growths, moles, and warts (topical), dental plaque and gum health, sore throat and cough (traditional).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx

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: bloodroot. Bloodroot is a plant extract that has been studied for oral health purposes, particularly for dental plaque and gum inflammation.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Bloodroot's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Bloodroot for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Dental plaque — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Gingivitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Bloodroot is possibly effective for dental plaque and gingivitis based on the evidence we have on file. For periodontitis, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to rate it — we simply don't have reliable data.

If you're considering this for an oral health reason, talk with your dentist about whether it's right for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bloodroot

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.

Here's the thing: bloodroot carries real safety concerns, and we don't recommend self-treatment with it. When taken by mouth in appropriate doses short-term, it's generally well tolerated, but nausea, vomiting, and central nervous system depression (feeling drowsy or slowed down) have been reported.

Higher oral doses can cause serious problems — low blood pressure (hypotension), shock, and even coma. Long-term use of bloodroot toothpaste or mouthwash has been linked to mouth sores, taste changes, and staining of teeth and fillings.

Avoid bloodroot entirely during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it because it may be toxic. Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data and the potential for toxicity.

If applied to skin, bloodroot can cause irritation, burning, and severe scarring — there are documented cases of people using bloodroot salves on skin and experiencing significant pain, erosion, and permanent scarring.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bloodroot

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for bloodroot. However, because this is a potentially toxic plant extract, do talk with your pharmacist about your full medication list before starting it.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Bloodroot has a narrow window of possibly effective use for dental plaque and gingivitis, but it comes with real toxicity risks and a history of serious harm, especially with topical application. Because of the safety concerns and the fact that we don't recommend self-treatment, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — it's not a casual supplement.

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 Nov 25, 2013.

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 Formula Apoptosis Full Strength, straight from the product label.

Brand TumoRx
Net contents 10 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2013
DSLD ID 27506
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
10
IngredientAmount% DV
Bloodroot350 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

100% GUARANTEED FULL STRENGTH

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Usage: As a dietary supplement consume 1 capsule per day, or as directed by a health care professional.

General Statements

350 mg

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container10 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bloodroot

No known
interactions
350 mg per serving

Bloodroot is a North American plant whose red root sap contains potent alkaloids that are corrosive to skin and tissue. It has a long folk history, bu...

Bloodroot monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Formula Apoptosis Full Strength. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Formula Apoptosis Full Strength, from the product label.

TumoRx

Name
BioAnue Laboratories Inc.
Street Address
P.O. Box 1056, 123 Wood Tech Dr.
City
Rochelle
State
GA
ZipCode
31079
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx: Common Questions

Does Formula Apoptosis Full Strength by TumoRx interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Formula Apoptosis Full Strength. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Formula Apoptosis Full Strength 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.
Is bloodroot safe to use?
Bloodroot carries real safety concerns, and we don't recommend it for self-treatment. When used in appropriate doses short-term by mouth, some people tolerate it well, but nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness can happen. Higher doses risk serious problems like low blood pressure, shock, and coma. Long-term use has been linked to mouth sores and staining. Talk with your doctor before using it.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against bloodroot in pregnancy because it may be toxic. Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data and potential toxicity. Talk with your doctor about safer options.
What is bloodroot used for in this product?
Bloodroot is included for oral health — it's possibly effective for dental plaque and gingivitis based on available evidence. For periodontitis, we don't have enough reliable data to rate it.
What side effects might bloodroot cause?
When taken by mouth in appropriate doses short-term, some people experience nausea, vomiting, or drowsiness. Higher doses can cause low blood pressure, shock, and coma. Long-term use of bloodroot toothpaste or mouthwash has been linked to mouth sores, taste changes, and tooth staining. If applied to skin, bloodroot can cause severe irritation, burning, and scarring.
Does this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for bloodroot. That said, because this is a potentially toxic plant, run your full medication list through the checker on this page, and talk with your pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Formula Apoptosis Full Strength’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Formula Apoptosis Full Strength'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 17 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.

Bloodroot 17 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Tenenbaum, H., Dahan, M., and Soell, M. Effectiveness of a sanguinarine regimen after scaling and root planing. J Periodontol. 1999;70(3):307-311. PubMed
  6. Eversole, L. R., Eversole, G. M., and Kopcik, J. Sanguinaria-associated oral leukoplakia: comparison with other benign and dysplastic leukoplakic lesions. Oral Surg.Oral Med.Oral Pathol.Oral Radiol.Endod. 2000;89(4):455-464. PubMed
  7. Allen, C. L., Loudon, J., and Mascarenhas, A. K. Sanguinaria-related leukoplakia: epidemiologic and clinicopathologic features of a recently described entity. Gen.Dent. 2001;49(6):608-614.
  8. Kopczyk, R. A., Abrams, H., Brown, A. T., Matheny, J. L., and Kaplan, A. L. Clinical and microbiological effects of a sanguinaria-containing mouthrinse and dentifrice with and without fluoride during 6 months of use. J.Periodontol. 1991;62(10):617-622. PubMed
  9. Harper, D. S., Mueller, L. J., Fine, J. B., Gordon, J., and Laster, L. L. Clinical efficacy of a dentifrice and oral rinse containing sanguinaria extract and zinc chloride during 6 months of use. J.Periodontol. 1990;61(6):352-358. PubMed
  10. Kuftinec, M. M., Mueller-Joseph, L. J., and Kopczyk, R. A. Sanguinaria toothpaste and oral rinse regimen clinical efficacy in short- and long-term trials. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):31-33.
  11. Frankos, V. H., Brusick, D. J., Johnson, E. M., Maibach, H. I., Munro, I., Squire, R. A., and Weil, C. S. Safety of Sanguinaria extract as used in commercial toothpaste and oral rinse products. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):41-47.
  12. Cullinan, M. P., Powell, R. N., Faddy, M. J., and Seymour, G. J. Efficacy of a dentifrice and oral rinse containing sanguinaria extract in conjunction with initial periodontal therapy. Aust.Dent.J. 1997;42(1):47-51. PubMed
  13. Affleck, A. G. and Varma, S. A case of do-it-yourself Mohs' surgery using bloodroot obtained from the internet. Br.J Dermatol 2007;157(5):1078-1079. PubMed
  14. Cienki JJ, Zaret L. An Internet misadventure: bloodroot salve toxicity. J Altern Complement Med. 2010;16(10):1125-7. PubMed
  15. Hou JL, Brewer JD. Black salve and bloodroot extract in dermatologic conditions. Cutis. 2015;95(6):309-11.
  16. Schilling LM, Saedi N. Bloodroot paste: what dermatologists and patients need to know. Dermatol Surg 2016;42(10):1223-4. PubMed
  17. Schlichte MJ, Downing CP, Ramirez-Fort M, Gordon R, Tyring S. Bloodroot associated eschar. Dermatol Online J 2014;20(7). DOI

See these in context on the Bloodroot monograph →

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