Full Spectrum CBD Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum CBD 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
Full Spectrum CBD is a dietary supplement by Hemp Essentials with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for plant-based protein source, heart health support, skin and hair health.Based on those ingredients, 938 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hemp extract. 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 CBD by Hemp Essentials
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: hemp extract from the hemp plant. The liquid also contains organic hemp seed oil as an inactive ingredient (a carrier oil for the extract).
Hemp extract is the whole plant material in concentrated form, so it carries multiple compounds from the hemp plant — not just one isolated molecule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that hemp extract works for constipation, eczema (atopic dermatitis), or high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia). For these uses, there isn't reliable evidence to rate it yet.
If you're thinking about this product for a specific health goal, ask your doctor or pharmacist what the current research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Hemp seed foods in normal amounts are generally well tolerated. However, concentrated hemp extracts like this one are much less studied, so caution is advised.
In food amounts, hemp seed oil appears safe, but the safety of supplements and extracts isn't well established. Rare serious side effects have been reported with hemp products: anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), heart rhythm problems (long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes), and fainting.
Allergic reactions — including hives, facial swelling, and breathing problems — can occur, though they're uncommon. There's also a case report of liver inflammation in a young child given high-dose hemp extract for seizures.
Because concentrated extracts are less studied, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take estrogen therapy (hormone replacement or birth control), blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, ACE inhibitor blood pressure drugs, other blood pressure medications, or any drug your liver breaks down (check the search tool below for your medication), discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist first. The interaction with estrogens is rated Moderate; the others are Minor, but they're still worth confirming before you start.
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 hemp extract may interact with hormone therapy, blood thinners, blood pressure medications, and drugs your liver breaks down — affecting a wide range of prescriptions. If you take any of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Because concentrated hemp extracts are less studied than hemp foods, safety in the long term isn't fully clear, so caution is warranted. The evidence doesn't yet support its use for constipation, eczema, or cholesterol.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.
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 Full Spectrum CBD, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hemp Essentials |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0.17 fl. Oz.; 5 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 215523 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Full Spectrum CBD by Hemp Essentials, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Hemp extract | 24 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: 100% organic Hemp seed Oil
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: 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.
Precautions
Caution: Not intended for use under the age of 18.
Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your physician before use if you have a medical condition or are taking any medication.
Storage
In order to preserve freshness, store away from heat, light, and humidity.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 0.5 mL (10 drops) under the tongue for 60 seconds 1-2 times daily.
Formulation
Lab tested.
CO2 extracted. No additives. No pesticides.
Formula
Full Spectrum CBD 240 mg
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Full Spectrum CBD by Hemp Essentials label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Full Spectrum CBD by Hemp Essentials
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.
Hemp extract
Interacts with938 drugs
Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for...
Hemp extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: 100% organic Hemp seed Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Full Spectrum CBD by Hemp Essentials Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Hemp Essentials Full Spectrum CBD, a single-ingredient liquid hemp extract, does interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with estrogens (hormone therapy); hemp may theoretically interfere with how your body handles these hormones through estrogenic effects, based on animal research showing it can normalize estrogen levels. We have no human studies confirming this happens in practice.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Hemp also has documented Minor interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs). Animal research suggests hemp seed may inhibit platelet clumping and increase bleeding risk, but human research on hemp seed oil didn't show this effect — so the real-world risk is unclear.
You should be cautious if you take these.
Additionally, hemp may interact with blood pressure drugs (both ACE inhibitors and other antihypertensives) and with medications broken down by your liver (CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrates), though all these interactions are rated Minor. In animal studies, hemp seed protein appeared to lower blood pressure and hemp induced liver enzymes in the lab, but human evidence is limited or absent.
Altogether, these interactions span 939 individual medications. Before you start this product, use the search tool below to check your exact prescriptions.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Full Spectrum CBD interact with 938 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Full Spectrum CBD interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hemp extract
Etonogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolNuvaRing
How Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionLevonorgestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolLogynon ED, Microgynon 30, Nordette, Ovranette, Quartette, Trinordiol +1 more
How Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionMedroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, ConjugatedPremique
How Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, Conjugated interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, Conjugated interactionNorelgestromin, Ethinyl EstradiolEvra, Ortho Evra
How Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionNorethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous FumarateLoMinastrin FE, Minastrin 24 FE
How Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate interactionOestrogenOestrogen
How Oestrogen interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Oestrogen interactionPrasterone (prescription Drug)Intrarosa
How Prasterone (prescription Drug) interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Prasterone (prescription Drug) interactionRelugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone AcetateMyfembree
How Relugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Relugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interactionSegesterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolAnnovera
How Segesterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Segesterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionTiboloneLivial
How Tibolone interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Tibolone interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, LevomefolateBeyaz
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interacts with Full Spectrum CBD — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Hemp ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Hemp Extract + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Full Spectrum CBD 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.
Hemp extract
Estrogens
Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
In an ovariectomized animal model, a diet containing hemp seed 1%, 2%, or 10% resulted in normalized plasma levels of 17-beta-estradiol. The mechanism of action for this effect is unclear.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Hemp seed protein hydrolysate has shown ACE inhibitor-like effects in a hypertensive animal model. However, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans. Until more is known, monitor blood pressure and potassium levels.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In animal research, hemp seed at 5% of the diet inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. However, in human research, taking hemp seed oil 2 grams daily for 12 weeks does not inhibit the aggregation of platelets in vitro.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
In a hypertensive animal model, hemp seed protein hydrolysate reduced systolic blood pressure by a mechanism possibly involving the inhibition of renin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activities. However, there was no effect of hemp seed protein on blood pressure in normotensive animals. Furthermore, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum CBD, from the product label.
Hemp Essentials
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- O Essentials
- City
- Crestwood
- State
- KY
- ZipCode
- 40014
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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
Full Spectrum CBD'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.
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The 12 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.
Hemp 12 references
- Kaul N, Kreml R, Austria JA, et al. A comparison of fish oil, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil supplementation on selected parameters of cardiovascular health in healthy volunteers. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27:51-8. PubMed
- Saberivand A, Karimi I, Becker LA, et al. The effects of Cannabis sativa L. seed (hempseed) in the ovariectomized rat model of menopause. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2010;32(7):467-73. PubMed
- Girgih AT, Alashi A, He R, Malomo S, Aluko RE. Preventive and treatment effects of a hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) meal protein hydrolysate against high blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Eur J Nutr. 2014;53(5):1237-46. PubMed
- Richard MN, Ganguly R, Steigerwald SN, Al-Khalifa A, Pierce GN. Dietary hempseed reduces platelet aggregation. J Thromb Haemost. 2007;5(2):424-5. PubMed
- Stadtmauer G, Beyer K, Bardina L, Sicherer SH. Anaphylaxis to ingestion of hempseed (Cannabis sativa). J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003;112(1):216-7. PubMed
- Del Bo' C, Deon V, Abello F, et al. Eight-week hempseed oil intervention improves the fatty acid composition of erythrocyte phospholipids and the omega-3 index, but does not affect the lipid profile in children and adolescents with primary hyperlipidemia. PubMed
- Alkhammash S, Tsui H, Thomson DMP. Cannabis and hemp seed allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019;7(7):2429-2430.e1. PubMed
- Stokes JR, Hartel R, Ford LB, Casale TB. Cannabis (hemp) positive skin tests and respiratory symptoms. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;85(3):238-40. PubMed
- Déléaval M, Burri H, Bakelants E. Harmless herbs? A case report of acquired long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes in a patient taking herbal supplements. HeartRhythm Case Rep 2022;8(5):309-12. PubMed
- Singh M, Sehgal M, Yacoub M, et al. Severe liver dysfunction in a toddler receiving nonprescription phytocannabinoid. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022;62(4):1438-1440. PubMed
- Clark E, Nilsson U, Samaran Q, Raison-Peyron N. Allergic contact dermatitis from Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(3):292-293.
- Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
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