Graviola 530 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Graviola 530 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
Graviola 530 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cancer support (unproven), infections, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Graviola. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Graviola 530 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: graviola (also called soursop), a tropical fruit extract at 530 mg per capsule. The inactive ingredients are gelatin, rice bran, rice extract blend, and silica — standard capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established in our data. Graviola has been studied for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, headache, insect repellent use, and male infertility, but all of these carry insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.
If you're considering it for a specific concern, talk with your doctor about whether the science supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Regular use of graviola may not be safe. The most common side effects are stomach pain and nausea, reported in clinical studies.
More rarely, long-term use carries a risk of serious nerve and movement disorders — symptoms that can resemble Parkinson disease. Human safety data are limited, and lab studies raise concerns about possible nerve toxicity with long-term use.
Even people with existing Parkinson disease show worsened symptoms after consuming graviola. Because of these concerns, the safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding — not enough is known about its effects on a developing baby or nursing infant.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take carbamazepine (Tegretol) or any other seizure medication — graviola may lower its blood levels and reduce how well it works.
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.
Graviola is not recommended for regular or long-term use given the potential for serious nerve-related side effects and limited safety data. If you take carbamazepine or have Parkinson disease, avoid this product.
Anyone considering it should talk with their doctor or pharmacist first, especially if they're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.
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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
General information
Key facts about Graviola 530 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614117676 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 308593 |
| 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) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Graviola 530 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Graviola | 530 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran, Rice extract Blend, Silica
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Formulation
Promotes a feeling of calmness and relaxation Supports mood regulation Maintains immune health
Mental and emotional health
General Statements
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 use if you are taking blood pressure medication or products that increase ATP levels (CoQ10).
If taking this product for longer than 30 days, supplementing with probiotics and digestive enzymes is recommended. Long-term use and/or excessive use can lead to changes in neurological function. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any changes in neurological function. 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.
Formula
Graviola 530 mg per capsule
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Graviola 530 mg by Swanson label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Graviola 530 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.
Graviola
Interacts with1 drug
Graviola (soursop) is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves, fruit, and bark are used in traditional medicine, especially in parts of South America, Afri...
Graviola monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Bran, Rice extract Blend, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Graviola 530 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Swanson's Graviola 530 mg may interact with carbamazepine (Tegretol), a seizure medication.
The concern is Moderate: graviola can lower the blood levels of carbamazepine, potentially making it less effective at controlling seizures. Animal studies show graviola extract reduces carbamazepine levels by roughly 35–46% when taken together.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
If you take carbamazepine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — they may need to adjust your dose or monitor your seizure control more closely. Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Graviola 530 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Graviola 530 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Graviola
CarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Graviola 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GraviolaCarbamazepine (tegretol) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, graviola might decrease concentrations of carbamazepine when used concomitantly.
Read the full Graviola + Carbamazepine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Graviola 530 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.
Graviola
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, graviola might decrease concentrations of carbamazepine when used concomitantly.
A study in rats shows that graviola extract reduces the area under the curve of carbamazepine by 46% and maximum concentration by 35% when compared with carbamazepine alone.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Graviola 530 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Graviola 530 mg by Swanson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Graviola 530 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Graviola 530 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Graviola 4 references
- Caparros-Lefebvre D, Elbaz A. Possible relation of atypical parkinsonism in the French West Indies with consumption of tropical plants: a case-control study. Caribbean Parkinsonism Study Group. Lancet 1999;354:281-6. PubMed
- Gavamukulya Y, Wamunyokoli F, El-Shemy HA. Annona muricata: Is the natural therapy to most disease conditions including cancer growing in our backyard? A systematic review of its research history and future prospects. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2017;10(9):835- PubMed
- Abu Soukhon AA, Abu-Qatouseh L, Mansoor K, et al. Cytotoxicity Activity of Graviola Fruit Extract with Carbamazepine and Valproic Acid Show Antagonistic and Indifferent Effects. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023;24(6):1869-1875. PubMed
- Cleret de Langavant L, Roze E, Petit A, et al. Annonaceae Consumption Worsens Disease Severity and Cognitive Deficits in Degenerative Parkinsonism. Mov Disord 2022;37(12):2355-2366. PubMed
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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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