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Guduchi Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic India

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Guduchi is a dietary supplement by Organic India with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fever, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 612 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Indian Tinospora. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Guduchi by Organic India

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 capsule contains one active ingredient: Indian Tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia), a plant used in traditional medicine. The capsule itself is made from pullulan, an inactive ingredient that serves as the capsule shell.

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 Tinospora Cordifolia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: daily immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Immune function, Infection prevention.
  • The closest evidence on file: Tinospora Cordifolia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold shows that Tinospora cordifolia is possibly effective for type 2 diabetes — clinical research in adults demonstrates it can lower fasting blood sugar and another marker of long-term glucose control. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, athletic performance, cancer, and hepatitis, the evidence in our data is insufficient to establish whether it works.

If you're considering it for one of those other uses, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

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.

When taken by mouth, Tinospora cordifolia is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects reported are headache and nasal pain.

However, there's an important caution: liver injury has been reported, including cases of autoimmune hepatitis, acute hepatitis, worsening of existing liver disease, and acute liver failure in 49 patients across case reports. Some required liver transplants, and several died.

These cases occurred after taking the supplement for 42–90 days on average, either alone or combined with other ingredients. Because of this risk, use it only under medical guidance and with careful monitoring.

The supplement is not recommended in pregnancy — safety data advise against it. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety information, so it's best avoided.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and considering this supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

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 — Tinospora Cordifolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 612 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 Guduchi, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any drugs broken down by the liver enzymes CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, or CYP2C9 (the supplement may raise their levels); immunosuppressants after an organ transplant or for autoimmune disease; or diabetes medications, including insulin (the supplement may increase your risk of low blood sugar). These are Moderate-severity interactions based on laboratory and animal research, though they haven't been confirmed in humans.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Guduchi may help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but it carries significant cautions. It can raise levels of many medications metabolized by your liver, interfere with immunosuppressants, and increase the risk of low blood sugar if you're on diabetes drugs.

Reports of liver injury — some serious — mean you should use it only under medical guidance. Check all your medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, and avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 22, 2023.

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 Guduchi, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic India
Net contents 30 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 300187
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Guduchi by Organic India, 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
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Indian Tinospora325 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan

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Label statements
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General Statements

30 Day supply New Easy open dispenser

Beginning with a single farmer in 1999, the Organic India farmer partner community has grown to over 3,000 farm families throughout India. Scan me Scan QR code to learn more Meet the farmers

Each Pack contains: Guduchi

Formula

Whole-herb Ayurvedic formulations, backed by science, for daily immune support

OU (Kosher)

Halal Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation Mumbai - India 0854

Formulation

Healthy conscious living Holistic Convenient Simple Economical Sustainable Fortified defense

USDA Organic

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Take the guesswork out of your supplement routine. Optimize immune function with this convenient daily pack of Ayurvedic adaptogens and nootropics.

Fortified defense Turmeric, an Ayurvedic pharmacy in a capsule? Yes, please! Guduchi has long been revered for its immune modulation benefits.

Certified Organic by Control Union-CU 801983 Product produced and processed according to NPOP standard of India USDA-NOP www.controlunion.com

Product of India For export to USA Ayurvedic Medicine Mfg. Lic. No. A-2755

Vegan Vegetarian

Gluten free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified B Corporation

Control Union Certified NPOP/NAB/0010 OU (Kosher) Halal Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation Mumbai - India 0854

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 daily with food and water.

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing consult your physician prior to use.

Warning: Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Guduchi by Organic India label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Guduchi by Organic India

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Indian Tinospora

Interacts with
612 drugs
325 mg per serving

Tinospora cordifolia, known as Guduchi or Giloy in Ayurvedic medicine, is a climbing plant traditionally used to support immunity and treat fevers. Ea...

Indian Tinospora monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Guduchi by Organic India Drug Interactions

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612Drugs
612 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Guduchi 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.

Indian Tinospora6 drug types · 612 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research in adults with type 2 diabetes shows that Tinospora cordifolia can reduce fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin. Additionally, animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP1A2 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C19 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2C9. Animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract 400 mg/kg twice daily for 14 days reduces the clearance and increases plasma levels of glyburide, a CYP2C9 substrate. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that Tinospora cordifolia extract inhibits CYP2D6 at high concentrations. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, Tinospora cordifolia might reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
In vitro and animal research shows that Tinospora cordifolia has immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Guduchi, from the product label.

Organic India

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Name
Organic India Pvt. Ltd.
Street Address
C-5/10, Agro Park Phase-II UPSIDC Industrial Area, Kursi Road
City
Barabanki
State
U.P.
ZipCode
225302
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Guduchi by Organic India: Common Questions

Does Guduchi by Organic India interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Guduchi has a known interaction with 612 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Guduchi 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 Tinospora cordifolia safe if I have liver problems?
No — liver injury, sometimes severe, has been reported after taking Tinospora cordifolia. Before you consider this supplement, talk with your doctor, especially if you have any liver disease or take medications that affect your liver.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety data advise against it in pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if either applies to you.
Does this supplement actually help with diabetes?
The evidence we hold shows it's possibly effective — clinical research in adults with type 2 diabetes found it can lower fasting blood sugar. However, if you take diabetes drugs, adding this supplement may raise your low-blood-sugar risk, so check with your doctor before starting.
What are the most common side effects?
Headache and nasal pain are the side effects most often reported when taken by mouth. Liver injury is rare but serious and has occurred in some cases, which is why medical guidance is important.
Can I take this with my other supplements or medications?
Not without checking first. This supplement can raise levels of many medications metabolized by your liver and may interfere with immunosuppressants and diabetes drugs. Use the medication checker on this page, then discuss the results with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The 16 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.

Tinospora Cordifolia 16 references
  1. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic action of alcohol extract of Tinospora cordifolia roots in chemical induced diabetes in rats. Phytother Res 2003;17:410-3.
  2. Grover JK, Vats V, Rathi SS. Anti-hyperglycemic effect of Eugenia jambolana and Tinospora cordifolia in experimental diabetes and their effects on key metabolic enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73:461-70. PubMed
  3. Manjrekar PN, Jolly CI, Narayanan S. Comparative studies of the immunomodulatory activity of Tinospora cordifolia and Tinospora sinensis. Fitoterapia 2000;71:254-7. PubMed
  4. Prince PS, Menon VP. Antioxidant activity of Tinospora cordifolia roots in experimental diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;65:277-81. PubMed
  5. Stanely Mainzen Prince P, Menon VP, Gunasekaran G. Hypolipidaemic action of Tinospora cordifolia roots in alloxan diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;64:53-7. PubMed
  6. Badar VA, Thawani VR, Wakode PT, et al. Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitis. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;96:445-9. PubMed
  7. Kapil A, Sharma S. Immunopotentiating compounds from Tinospora cordifolia. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;58:89-95. PubMed
  8. Nair PK, Rodriguez S, Ramachandran R, et al. Immune stimulating properties of a novel polysaccharide from the medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia. Int Immunopharmacol 2004;4:1645-59. PubMed
  9. Castillo AL, Osi MO, Ramos JD, De Francia JL, Dujunco MU, Quilala PF. Efficacy and safety of Tinospora cordifolia lotion in Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis-infected pediatric patients: A single blind, randomized controlled trial. J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2 PubMed
  10. Sahu R, Ahmed T, Sangana R, Punde R, Subudhi BB. Effect of Tinospora cordifolia aqua-alcoholic extract on pharmacokinetic of glibenclamide in rat: an herb-drug interaction study. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2018;151:310-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.01.010. PubMed
  11. Patial V, Katoch S, Chhimwal J, Singh PP, Suresh PS, Padwad Y. Tinospora cordifolia activates PPAR? pathway and mitigates glomerular and tubular cell injury in diabetic kidney disease. Phytomedicine 2021;91:153663. PubMed
  12. Kulkarni AV, Hanchanale P, Prakash V, et al. Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Multicenter Nationwide Study From India. Hepatol Commun 2022;6(6):1289-1300. PubMed
  13. Nagral A, Adhyaru K, Rudra OS, Gharat A, Bhandare S. Herbal Immune Booster-Induced Liver Injury in the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Case Series. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2021;11(6):732-738. PubMed
  14. Chattopadhyay K, Wang H, Kaur J, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pharmacol. 2022;13:821810. Published 2022 Jun 8. PubMed
  15. Nnamani I, Tolu-Akinnawo O, Dufera RR, Akintunde A, Maliakkal B. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi/Giloy)-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Review. Cureus 2023;15(5):e39793. PubMed
  16. May K, Jeitler M, Murthy V, Stapelfeldt E, Kessler CS. A Case Report of Acute Hepatitis Involving the Medicinal Herb Tinospora cordifolia Along with Other Variables. J Integr Complement Med 2023;29(5):327-333.

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