Guggul 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Hills
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Guggul 500 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
Guggul 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Herbal Hills with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health and circulation, digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea), cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 956 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Arjuna extract, Guggul, Purified. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills
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 2 active ingredients: guggulsterones and arjuna extract. Guggulsterones are compounds extracted from guggul resin and are traditionally used in Ayurvedic herbalism.
Arjuna extract comes from the Terminalia arjuna tree and has been studied for heart and circulatory health. The capsules also contain vegetable stearate and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients to help form and fill the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The effectiveness data we hold on arjuna extract shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for obesity, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high blood pressure (hypertension), or angina. That means research in our database hasn't yet established whether it works for these purposes — not that it doesn't, just that solid evidence isn't on file yet.
The same applies to guggulsterones; we have no effectiveness ratings for those compounds.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Arjuna extract is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety and how quality varies between products remain unclear. The safety data advises against using this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in those situations.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel), diabetes medications, muscle relaxers like chlorzoxazone, reflux medications like omeprazole, or any drug whose name you're unsure about — especially heart, blood pressure, psychiatric, or pain medications that rely on liver enzymes to be cleared. All of these carry Moderate severity interaction risk with arjuna extract.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
This product carries moderate interaction risks with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and several medications that depend on liver enzyme clearance — including muscle relaxers and reflux medications. If you take any prescription drugs, check them against the tool on this page before you start.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your personal health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 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
General information
Key facts about Guggul 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Hills |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8906068808458 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296407 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Guggulsterones | 25 mg | -- |
| Arjuna extract | 500 mg | -- |
| Guggul, Purified | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 veggie capsules 2 times a day with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Precautions
Warning : Pregnant or lactating women are advised to consume herbal products under the advice of the healthcare practitioner.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if pouch is broken.
Please consult an expert before use.
Storage
Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
Formulation
Being natural product. colour may vary over time as well as from batch to batch however effectiveness remains same.
Country of Origin: India
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Herbal Hills Back to Nature
Seals/Symbols
QA ICS JAS-ANZ ISO 22000:2005 Reg. No.: RH91/7301 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Halal India www.Halaindia.com
Formula
Halal India www.Halaindia.com
General Statements
For feedback or queries Please contact us at: www.herbalhillsglobal.com Email: [email protected]
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Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Arjuna extract
Interacts with933 drugs
Terminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes....
Arjuna extract monograph & interactionsGuggul, Purified
Interacts with757 drugs
Guggul is a gum resin from the Commiphora wightii tree, long used in Ayurvedic medicine for cholesterol, joint, and skin problems. Modern studies are...
Guggul, Purified monograph & interactions- › Guggulsterones
Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Guggul 500 mg by Herbal Hills does interact with medications, primarily through its arjuna extract content.
The most serious concern is with drugs that rely on liver enzymes (called cytochrome P450 substrates) to be cleared from your body — arjuna can slow that clearance and raise drug levels in your system. This affects three major enzyme pathways: CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4 substrates, all rated Moderate severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Arjuna extract also has moderate interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelets) — it may increase bleeding risk — and with diabetes medications, since it can lower blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Two specific drugs carry documented concerns: chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxer) and omeprazole (a reflux medication), both at Moderate severity, because arjuna appears to raise their blood levels.
Guggulsterones, the other active ingredient, we could not check — we hold no interaction data for it. Before you start this product, please use the medication checker below to run through your exact prescriptions.
Altogether, these interactions span 934 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Guggul 500 mg interact with 956 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Guggul 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Arjuna extract Guggul, Purified
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Abciximab interactionGuggul, PurifiedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Abemaciclib interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Abiraterone interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Abrocitinib interactionArjuna ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acalabrutinib interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionGuggul, PurifiedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionArjuna ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionGuggul, PurifiedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna 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 Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Guggul 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Arjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionGuggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
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Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
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Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
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Guggul, PurifiedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Guggul, Purified + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionArjuna ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Guggul 500 mg 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.
Arjuna extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
In vitro, Terminalia arjuna bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation, decreases platelet activation, and shows antithrombotic properties.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal and in vitro research shows that Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula fruit and seed extract have hypoglycemic effects.
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex)
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of chlorzoxazone increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2E1.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes and reduces CYP2C9 substrate metabolism.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes and reduces CYP2D6 substrate metabolism.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes and reduces CYP3A4 substrate metabolism.
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from omeprazole.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of omeprazole increases blood levels of omeprazole and decreases omeprazole clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of omeprazole by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19.
Guggul, Purified
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research and preliminary clinical studies suggest that guggul might have antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with contraceptive drugs.
In vitro research shows that guggul has estrogen-alpha receptor agonist activity.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, guggul might reduce the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that guggul constituents known as guggulsterones can induce CYP3A4.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Guggul might reduce the effects of diltiazem.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that concomitant use of guggul with diltiazem reduces the bioavailability of diltiazem.
Estrogens
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with estrogens.
In vitro research shows that guggul constituents known as guggulsterones have estrogen-alpha receptor agonist activity.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Guggul might reduce the effects of propranolol.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that concomitant use of guggul with propranolol reduces the bioavailability of propranolol.
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Theoretically, guggul might increase the effects and adverse effects of rosuvastatin.
Animal research shows that guggul increases the bioavailability and hypolipidemic effects of rosuvastatin. The mechanism of this interaction is unclear.
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Theoretically, guggul might interfere with tamoxifen therapy.
In vitro research shows that guggul has estrogen-alpha receptor agonist activity.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, guggul might increase the risk for adverse effects when taken with thyroid hormone therapy.
Animal research suggests that guggul has thyroid-stimulating effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Guggul 500 mg, from the product label.
Herbal Hills
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- Stelcore Management Services LLC (Importer)
- Street Address
- 8 Green Suite 5766
- City
- Dover
- State
- Delaware
- ZipCode
- 19901
- Phone Number
- 2818197875
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The Full Monographs Behind Guggul 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Terminalia
Interacts with 933 drugsTerminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes. Some small studies suggest possible ben...
Read the full Terminalia monograph → Herb & supplement monographGuggul
Interacts with 757 drugsGuggul is a gum resin from the Commiphora wightii tree, long used in Ayurvedic medicine for cholesterol, joint, and skin problems. Modern studies are mixed and often low-quality, and it can...
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Guggul 500 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.
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The 30 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.
Terminalia 9 references
- Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
- Rao, N. K. and Nammi, S. Antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of the chloroform extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BMC.Complement Altern.Med 2006;6:17. PubMed
- Murali, Y. K., Anand, P., Tandon, V., Singh, R., Chandra, R., and Murthy, P. S. Long-term effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. on hyperglycemia and associated hyperlipidemia, tissue glycogen content and in vitro release of insulin in streptozotocin induced
- Senthilkumar, G. P. and Subramanian, S. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Terminalia chebula fruits studies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology (Netherlands) 2007;45:511-518.
- Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. Inihbitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Platelets. 2009;20(3):183-1190.
- Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
- Wu G, Dong Z, Dong J, et al. Effects of mongolian medicine Terminalia chebula Retz. on 6 CYP450 enzymes in rats. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(12):3128-3138.
- Das A, Naveen J, Sreerama YN, Gnanesh Kumar BS, Baskaran V. Low-glycemic foods with wheat, barley and herbs (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis) inhibit a-amylase, a-glucosidase and DPP-IV activity in high fat and low dose st
- Eltimamy M, Elshamarka M, Aboelsaad M, Sayed M, Moawad H. Effects of alcoholic extract of Terminalia Chebula dried fruit on blood biochemical profile in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022;21(1):159-170. PubMed
Guggul 21 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Dalvi SS, Nayak VK, Pohujani SM, et al. Effect of gugulipid on bioavailability of diltiazem and propranolol. J Assoc Phys India 1994;42:454-5.
- Singh RB, Niaz MA, Ghosh S. Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of Commiphora mukul as an adjunct to dietary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 1994;8:659-64. PubMed
- Tripathi YB, Tripathi P, Malhotra OP, Tripathi SN. Thyroid stimulatory action of (Z)-guggulsterone: mechanism of action. Planta Med 1988;54:271-7.
- Agarwal RC, Singh SP, Saran RK, et al. Clinical trial of gugulipid – a new hypolipidemic agent of plant origin in primary hyperlipidemia. Ind J Med Res 1986;84:626-34.
- Malhotra SC, Ahuja MM, Sundaram KR. Long term clinical studies on the hypolipidaemic effect of Commiphora mukul (Guggulu) and clofibrate. Indian J Med Res 1977;65:390-5.
- Mester L, Mester M, Nityanand S. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by "guggulu" steroids. Planta Med 1979;37:367-9. PubMed
- Szapary PO, Wolfe ML, Bloedon LT, et al. Guggulipid for treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2003;290:765-72.
- Brobst DE, Ding X, Creech KL, et al. Guggulsterone activates multiple nuclear receptors and induces CYP3A gene expression through the pregnane X receptor. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2004;310:528-35. PubMed
- Bianchi A, Cantu P, Firenzuoli F, et al. Rhabdomyolysis caused by Commiphora mukul, a natural lipid-lowering agent. Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1222-5.
- Gelfand JM, Crawford GH, Brod BA, Szazpary PO. Adverse cutaneous reactions to guggulipid. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005;52:533-4 PubMed
- Nohr, L. A., Rasmussen, L. B., and Straand, J. Resin from the mukul myrrh tree, guggul, can it be used for treating hypercholesterolemia? A randomized, controlled study. Complement Ther.Med. 2009;17(1):16-22. PubMed
- Gelfand, J. M., Crawford, G. H., Brod, B. A., and Szazpary, P. O. Adverse cutaneous reactions to guggulipid. J.Am.Acad.Dermatol. 2005;52(3 Pt 1):533-534. PubMed
- Kolonte, A., Guillot, B., and Raison-Peyron, N. Allergic contact dermatitis to guggul extract contained in an anticellulite gel-cream. Contact Dermatitis 2006;54(4):226-227. PubMed
- Salavert, M., Amarger, S., Le Bouedec, M. C., Roger, H., Souteyrand, P., and D'incan, M. Allergic contact dermatitis to guggul in a slimming cream. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(5):286-287. PubMed
- Malhotra SC, Ahuja MM. Comparative hypolipidaemic effectiveness of gum guggulu (Commiphora mukul) fraction 'A', ethyl-P-chlorophenoxyisobutyrate and Ciba-13437-Su. Indian J Med Res 1971;59:1621-1632.
- Gaur SP, Garg RK, Kar AM, et al. Gugulipid, a new hypolipidaemic agent, in patients of acute ischaemic stroke: effect on clinical outcome, platelet function and serum lipids. Asia Pacif J Pharm 1997;12:65-69.
- Baldwa VS, Sharma RC, Ranka PC, et al. Effect of Commiphora mukul (guggul) on fibrinolytic activity and platelet aggregation in coronary artery disease. Rajas Med J 1980;19:84-86.
- Donato F, Raffetti E, Toninelli G, Festa A, Scarcella C, Castellano M; TRIGU Project Working Group. Guggulu and Triphala for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomised Trial. Complement Med Res 2021;28(3):216-22 PubMed
- Mehdi Z, Fatemeh P, Roja R, et al. Efficacy and safety of Hemoheal cream in patients with hemorrhoids: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2021;41(2):301-307.
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