Four Things Combination Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Four Things Combination 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
Four Things Combination is a dietary supplement by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps and irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (pms).Based on those ingredients, 1,026 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are White Peony root extract, Rehmannia root extract, Dang Gui Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
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
Low disclosure
Four Things Combination contains 4 active ingredients: a proprietary extract blend, Dang Gui Root Extract (Dong Quai), White Peony root extract, and Rehmannia root extract. These are traditional Chinese herbal ingredients formulated together as a combination product.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients—pullulan polysaccharide (a capsule material), rice powder, bamboo extract powder, and rice extract blend—which serve as fillers and flow agents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product's effectiveness is limited. Rehmannia root extract is rated as possibly effective for chronic kidney disease; the other three ingredients lack sufficient reliable evidence in our data to rate their effectiveness for the conditions they're traditionally used for, including anemia, bone health, heart disease, migraines, skin conditions, and fatigue.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Dong Quai is generally well tolerated, though the most common side effects are burping and flatulence. It may increase your bleeding risk and cause skin sensitivity to sunlight.
White Peony root extract appears well tolerated for short-term use, but high-quality safety data are limited; the most common side effects if they occur are abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea was reported in 5% of people taking it daily in one study). Rehmannia is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are sparse and product quality varies.
Dong Quai, White Peony, and Rehmannia all carry a "possibly unsafe" rating for pregnancy and are best avoided; data are insufficient for breastfeeding with any of these three ingredients. Ligusticum Rhizome Extract has no safety data on file.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: blood thinners like warfarin, heparin, or dabigatran, or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or clopidogrel (Major concern with warfarin; Moderate with others); blood pressure medications; diabetes drugs; estrogen or hormone replacement therapy; birth control pills; clozapine (an antipsychotic); phenytoin (an anti-seizure drug); or any medication broken down by your liver via the CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 pathways.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Four Things Combination is a traditional herbal formula with limited evidence for most uses. Its biggest concern is a major interaction with warfarin — if you take that or any blood thinner, you'll need to clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Similarly, check before combining it with blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, birth control, hormone therapy, or any antipsychotic or anti-seizure drug. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid it.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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 Four Things Combination, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 679372003089 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 279142 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Formula | 1500 mg | -- |
| Dang Gui Root Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| White Peony root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Rehmannia root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Ligusticum Rhizome Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
A premium classic formulation made from the finest Chinese herbs.
This formulation is extremely safe and effective.
Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Health Deserves Cultivation
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Four Things Combination 500 mg each
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Formula
Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
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Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Extract Formula
- › Dang Gui Root Extract
- › White Peony root extract
- › Rehmannia root extract
- › Ligusticum Rhizome Extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Four Things Combination by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs contains three ingredients with documented interactions: Dang Gui Root Extract (Dong Quai), White Peony root extract, and Rehmannia root extract.
The most serious concern is a Major-severity interaction between Dong Quai and warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Dong Quai may increase warfarin's anticoagulant effects and raise your bleeding risk; case reports show that taking Dong Quai alongside warfarin can elevate your INR (a measure of blood thinning) within weeks.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Dong Quai also carries Moderate-severity interactions with estrogens (including hormone replacement therapy) — theoretically reducing their effectiveness — and with other blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel, and similar agents), which may raise bleeding risk. White Peony root extract interacts with several drug types at Moderate severity: CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrate drugs (medications your liver breaks down via these pathways, a broad category), estrogens, birth control pills, blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, clozapine (an antipsychotic), and phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication).
Rehmannia root extract, at Moderate severity, may increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) with blood pressure medications and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with diabetes drugs.
We could not check Ligusticum Rhizome Extract — we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 1,027 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Four Things Combination interact with 1,026 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Four Things Combination interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. White Peony root extract Rehmannia root extract Dang Gui Root Extract
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Four Things Combination — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dang Gui Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Dang Gui Root Extract + Abciximab interactionWhite Peony Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining peony with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Four Things Combination — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining peony with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionDang Gui Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Dang Gui Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rehmannia Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Rehmannia Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rehmannia Root ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Rehmannia Root Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Four Things Combination — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dang Gui Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Dang Gui Root Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionWhite Peony Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining peony with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Four Things Combination — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionDang Gui Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Dang Gui Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining peony with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionDang Gui Root ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Dang Gui Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + 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 Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Four Things Combination — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Peony Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full White Peony Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Four Things Combination with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
White Peony root extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, combining peony with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research suggests that peony might have antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and antithrombotic effects.
Clozapine (Clozaril)
Theoretically, peony might increase the levels and clinical effects of clozapine.
In vitro research shows that peony suppresses the metabolism of clozapine via weak-to-moderate inhibitory effects on cytochromes P450 (CYP) 1A2 and CYP3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, peony might interfere with contraceptive drugs due to competition for estrogen receptors.
In vitro and animal research shows that peony extract has estrogenic activity. Concomitant use might also increase the risk for estrogen-related adverse effects.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that peony suppresses the metabolism of clozapine via weak-to-moderate inhibitory effects on CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, use of peony may increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that peony suppresses the metabolism of clozapine via weak-to-moderate inhibitory effects on CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of peony might interfere with hormone replacement therapy and/or increase the risk for estrogen-related adverse effects.
In vitro and animal research shows that peony extract has estrogenic activity. Theoretically, peony might compete for estrogen receptors and/or cause additive estrogenic effects.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, peony might reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Animal research shows that taking peony root reduces levels of phenytoin. Some researchers suggest that peony root might affect cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C9, which metabolizes phenytoin. However, preliminary research in humans shows that peony root does not alter levels of losartan (Cozaar), which is also metabolized by CYP2C9.
Rehmannia root extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypoglycemic effects.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypotensive effects. Laboratory research shows that formulations of dried and processed rehmannia root inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Dang Gui Root Extract
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of dong quai with warfarin can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. In one case, after 4 weeks of taking dong quai 565 mg once or twice daily, the international normalized ratio (INR) increased to 4.9. The INR normalized 4 weeks after discontinuation of dong quai.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Animal studies suggest that dong quai has antithrombin activity and inhibits platelet aggregation due to its coumarin components. Additionally, some case reports in humans suggest that dong quai can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. However, clinical research in healthy adults shows that taking 1 gram of dong quai root daily for 3 weeks does not significantly inhibit platelet aggregation or cause bleeding. Until more is known, use dong quai with caution in patients taking antiplatelet/anticoagulant drugs.
Estrogens
Theoretically, dong quai may reduce the effects of estrogens.
Dong quai has estrogenic effects. Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of dong quai might interfere with hormone replacement therapy due to competition for estrogen receptors.
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- Los Angeles
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- 90036
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- (888) 558-6642
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- www.dragonherbs.com
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Dong Quai
Interacts with 163 drugsDong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb often called "female ginseng" and is mostly used for menstrual and menopausal complaints. High-quality scientific evidence that it works for these use...
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Interacts with 811 drugsPeony root is a traditional Chinese medicine herb often used for menstrual problems, cramps, and inflammation, frequently as part of combination formulas. Human evidence for most uses is lim...
Read the full Peony monograph → Herb & supplement monographRehmannia
Interacts with 258 drugsRehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human evidence for most modern uses is limited, so i...
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The 37 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Dong Quai 19 references
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Peony 15 references
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- Wong, A. L. and Chan, T. Y. Interaction between warfarin and the herbal product quilinggao. Ann Pharmacother 2003;37(6):836-838.
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- Xu Y, Li X, Chen T, et al. Radix Paeoniae Alba increases serum estrogen level and up-regulates estrogen receptor expression in uterus and vagina of immature/ovariectomized mice. Phytother Res. 2019;33(1):117-29. [RETRACTED].
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Rehmannia 3 references
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