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Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for erectile dysfunction, low libido, male sexual performance.Based on those ingredients, 7 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Butea superba. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson

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: Butea superba root at 400 mg per capsule. Butea superba is a plant used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine, often for sexual function.

The capsule also holds inactive ingredients (gelatin, brown rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica), which are fillers and binders that don't contribute to the supplement's active effects.

Does it work?

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

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Butea Superba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports male sexual vigor and intimacy.
  • We looked for evidence on: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Male sexual performance, Low libido.
  • The closest evidence on file: Butea Superba is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on Butea superba for erectile dysfunction is insufficient to say whether it works. We don't have reliable data showing it's effective for this use, so we can't rate it one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Butea Superba

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Limited safety data exist for Butea superba, and product quality varies widely across brands. The safety data we have advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

No adverse effects were recorded in the trial data we hold, but the small amount of testing done means we can't rule out side effects—talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Butea Superba

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Butea Superba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 7 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this supplement, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil) for erectile dysfunction—these carry a Moderate risk of additive blood vessel relaxation and a drop in blood pressure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This is a single-ingredient supplement aimed at sexual function, but we don't have solid evidence it works. If you take ED medications, this product poses a risk of low blood pressure and needs a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist first.

The safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding advise against use, and limited safety information overall means caution is warranted.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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 Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614114231
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308547
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson, 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
087614114231
IngredientAmount% DV
Butea superba400 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

Traditionally used in Thailand to support intimacy Supports male sexual vigor Full Spectrum whole root formula

Sexual health

Brand IP Statement(s)

Swanson Science-backed quality since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formula

Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg per capsule

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Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson label

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Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Butea superba

Interacts with
7 drugs
400 mg per serving

Butea superba is a Thai herb traditionally used to support male sexual health, but the human evidence is very limited and mostly small or low-quality....

Butea superba monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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7 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Butea superba 7

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg interact with 7 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Butea superba

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg 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.

Butea superba1 drug type · 7 drugs

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Butea superba is thought to inhibit phosphodiesterase and cause vasodilation. Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and Butea superba might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors include sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Butea superba full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
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Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg has a known interaction with 7 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg 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.
Does Butea superba actually work for erectile dysfunction?
We don't have reliable evidence to say whether it works or not. The data we hold is insufficient to rate it, so the effectiveness isn't established.
Can I take this with my ED medication (like Viagra or Cialis)?
No—not without talking to your doctor first. Butea superba and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors both relax blood vessels, so together they could lower your blood pressure too much. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Is it safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't reliable safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What are the side effects?
We don't have side effect data from trials, though limited safety testing means we can't rule out that they exist. If you notice anything unusual after starting it, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist.
Why does the label say 'full spectrum'?
Full spectrum typically means the manufacturer extracted the whole root rather than isolating a single compound, so you're getting the plant's components together. The product facts don't specify what that includes beyond the 400 mg total.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Butea Superba

Interacts with 7 drugs

Butea superba is a Thai herb traditionally used to support male sexual health, but the human evidence is very limited and mostly small or low-quality. Its safety has not been well studied, s...

Read the full Butea Superba monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum Butea Superba Root 400 mg'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 2 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.

Butea Superba 2 references
  1. Cherdshewasart W, Nimsakul N. Clinical trial of Butea superba, an alternative herbal treatment for erectile dysfunction. Asian J Androl 2003;5:243-6.
  2. Cortés-González JR, Arratia-Maqueo JA, Gómez-Guerra LS, Holmberg AR. The use of Butea superba (Roxb.) compared to sildenafil for treating erectile dysfunction. BJU Int 2010;105(2):225-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2009.08748.x.

See these in context on the Butea Superba monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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