Gymnema with Banaba Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbadiet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gymnema with Banaba Extract 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
Gymnema with Banaba Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 1,003 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gymnema Leaf Extract, Banaba Leaf Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gymnema with Banaba Extract by Herbadiet
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: Banaba Leaf Extract and Gymnema Leaf Extract. Banaba has a long history in traditional medicine and contains compounds studied for their potential effects on blood sugar and blood pressure.
Gymnema, also called the "sugar destroyer" plant, has been used traditionally to support healthy glucose levels. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose.
Does it work?
Not established
For both banaba and gymnema, the evidence we have is insufficient to reliably rate their effectiveness for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), or metabolic syndrome. While animal and laboratory studies suggest both ingredients may lower blood sugar and banaba may lower blood pressure, human research hasn't yet established them as proven remedies for these conditions.
If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Banaba extract is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been established. A product combining banaba with another plant (Padang cassia) has been linked to side effects including dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, sweating, stomach upset, heart palpitations, and dizziness — though it's unclear whether banaba alone was responsible.
Gymnema is also generally well tolerated short-term, but rare cases of liver inflammation (hepatitis) have been reported with gymnema tea taken in high doses over several days. Gymnema can lower blood sugar, so quality varies between products.
Both ingredients are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (both ingredients can lower blood sugar and enhance drug effects), antihypertensive drugs (banaba may add to their effect), or any medications metabolized by CYP1A2, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 liver enzymes — gymnema can change their levels unpredictably. Also confirm whether your body absorbs any drugs through OATP transporters; banaba may interfere.
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.
This two-ingredient product may appeal to someone interested in traditional approaches to blood sugar support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data, and it carries documented interactions with diabetes, blood pressure, and several classes of prescription medications. If you take any medications — especially diabetes or blood pressure drugs — check your exact prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Pregnant or nursing? Skip this one; the safety data doesn't support it.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 2021.
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 Gymnema with Banaba Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbadiet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 880826953472 |
| Net contents | 60 V-Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 19, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 257605 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gymnema with Banaba Extract by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Banaba Leaf Extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Gymnema Leaf Extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell
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Formulation
This blend is a mix of high potency standardized extract of 2 carefully selected powerful herbs. This full spectrum extractblend retains all the active constituents in nature intended balanced ratio. Encapsulating this goodness in our quick release, easy to swallow vegan capsules, guarantees you a premium quality nutritional supplement.
Supports healthy blood sugar metabolism Supports healthy insulin response Supports weight management
Natural color variation may occur in this product
100% natural Diabetes support
Non-GMO
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Free Of preservatives, binders, gluten, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast
Every batch 3rd party lab tested
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing. Dietary supplement shouldn't be used as a substitute for a varied diet
Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not for medicinal use
Storage
Store in cool, dry place
Seals/Symbols
fssai Lic. No.: 20817018000147 Vcaps Plus GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product
General Statements
1% for the planet
License Number: 10018064001315
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for Use: Take 1 capsule twice a day, 20 minutes before meals or as directed by your physician.
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Gymnema with Banaba Extract by Herbadiet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Gymnema with Banaba Extract by Herbadiet
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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.
Banaba Leaf Extract
Interacts with299 drugs
Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...
Banaba Leaf Extract monograph & interactionsGymnema Leaf Extract
Interacts with851 drugs
Gymnema is an Ayurvedic herb best known for possibly helping lower blood sugar and reducing the taste of sweetness on the tongue. Some early human stu...
Gymnema Leaf Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gymnema with Banaba Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbadiet's Gymnema with Banaba Extract has documented interactions with medications through both its active ingredients.
The most serious concern involves antidiabetes drugs — both banaba and gymnema can lower blood sugar, and gymnema has been shown in human studies to enhance the blood-sugar-lowering effects of diabetes medications, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Banaba also interacts with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) — it may add to their effect and lower your blood pressure further. Additionally, banaba may reduce how well your body absorbs certain drugs that rely on organic anion-transporting polypeptides (OATP) — a transport system in your gut and liver.
Gymnema presents additional concerns through its effects on drug-metabolizing enzymes in your liver. It may increase levels of drugs broken down by CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 enzymes, and it can either increase or decrease levels of CYP2C9 substrates (a group that includes some diabetes and blood-thinning drugs).
One specific older diabetes medication, tolbutamide, may become less effective with gymnema.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,004 individual medications. Before starting this product, use the medication checker below to verify your exact prescriptions, or talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Gymnema with Banaba Extract interact with 1,003 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Gymnema with Banaba Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gymnema Leaf Extract Banaba Leaf Extract
AbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gymnema with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acarbose interactionBanaba Leaf ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Banaba Leaf Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Banaba Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Read the full Banaba Leaf Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf 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 Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Gymnema with Banaba Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gymnema Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Gymnema Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Gymnema with Banaba Extract 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.
Gymnema Leaf Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking gymnema with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Gymnema reduces blood glucose levels in some human and animal research. In human studies, it has been shown to enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs. However, other research in adults with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome suggests that gymnema does not reduce fasting levels of blood glucose. Until more is known, monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Animal and in vitro research shows that gymnema can inhibit the CYP1A2 enzyme. In one animal study, oral administration of gymnema for 7 days increased the plasma concentrations of phenacetin, a CYP1A2 substrate, by about 1.4-fold and reduced the clearance of phenacetin by about 29%.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, gymnema might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Animal research shows that gymnema can induce the CYP2C9 enzyme. In one animal study, gymnema caused a 2.4-fold increase in the clearance of tolbutamide, a CYP2C9 substrate, in rats. In vitro research also shows that gymnema can inhibit CYP2C9.
Phenacetin
Theoretically, taking gymnema with phenacetin might increase the levels of phenacetin.
Animal research shows that gymnema, administered orally for 7 days, decreases the clearance of phenacetin in a dose-dependent manner by about 21% to 29% and increases plasma levels about 1.3- to 1.4-fold when compared to control.
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
Theoretically, taking gymnema with tolbutamide might the decrease levels of tolbutamide.
Animal research shows that gymnema, administered orally for 7 days, increases the clearance of tolbutamide by 2.4-fold when compared to control.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, gymnema might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
One in vitro study using rat liver microsomes shows that gymnema can modestly inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, other in vitro research using human liver microsomes shows that gymnema does not affect CYP3A4 activity. Animal research also shows that gymnema does not alter the function of CYP3A4. In one study in rats, oral administration of gymnema for 7 days did not alter the clearance of amlodipine, a CYP3A4 substrate.
Banaba Leaf Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Gymnema with Banaba Extract, from the product label.
Herbadiet
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- Arkure Health Care
- City
- Haryana
- State
- India
- Web Address
- www.herbadiet.in
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The Full Monographs Behind Gymnema with Banaba Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Banaba
Interacts with 299 drugsBanaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may modestly lower glucose. The overall evide...
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Interacts with 851 drugsGymnema is an Ayurvedic herb best known for possibly helping lower blood sugar and reducing the taste of sweetness on the tongue. Some early human studies are encouraging for blood sugar sup...
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Gymnema with Banaba Extract'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.
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The 19 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.
Banaba 7 references
- Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
- Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
- Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
- Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
- Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
- Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
- Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple
Gymnema 12 references
- Shanmugasundaram ER, Rajeswari G, Baskaran K, et al. Use of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract in the control of blood glucose in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. J Ethnopharmacol 1990;30:281-94. PubMed
- Baskaran K, Kizar Ahamath B, Radha Shanmugasundaram K, Shanmugasundaram ER. Antidiabetic effect of leaf extract from Gymnema sylvestre in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients. J Ethnopharmacol 1990;30:295-300.
- Kamble B, Gupta A, Moothedath I, Khatal L, Janrao S, Jadhav A, et al. Effects of Gymnema sylvestre extract on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of glimepiride in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Chem Biol Interact. 2016;245:30-8. PubMed
- Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS. Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Gymnema sylvestre: an important medicinal plant. Biomed Res Int. 2014; 2014:830285.
- Fabio GD, Romanucci V, De Marco A, Zarrelli A. Triterpenoids from Gymnema sylvestre and their pharmacological activities. Molecules. 2014;19(8):10956-81. PubMed
- Shiyovich A, Sztarkier I, Nesher L. Toxic hepatitis induced by Gymnema sylvestre, a natural remedy for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Am J Med Sci. 2010;340(6):514-7. PubMed
- Zuniga LY, Gonzalez-Ortiz M, Martinez-Abundis E. Effect of gymnema sylvestre administration on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. J Med Food. 2017 Aug;20(8):750-54.
- Rammohan B, Samit K, Chinmoy D, et al. Human cytochrome P450 enzyme modulation by gymnema sylvestre: a predictive safety evaluation by LC-MS/MS. Pharmacogn Mag. 2016 Jul;12(Suppl 4):S389-S394.
- Vaghela M, Sahu N, Kharkar P, Pandita N. In vivo pharmacokinetic interaction by ethanolic extract of gymnema sylvestre with CYP2C9 (tolbutamide), CYP3A4 (amlodipine) and CYP1A2 (phenacetin) in rats. Chem Biol Interact. 2017 Dec 25;278:141-151. PubMed
- Vaghela M, Iyer K, Pandita N. In vitro inhibitory effect of gymnema sylvestre extracts and total gymnemic acids fraction on select cytochrome P450 activities in rat liver microsomes. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet. 2017 Oct 10. PubMed
- Gaytán Martínez LA, Sánchez-Ruiz LA, Zuñiga LY, González-Ortiz M, Martínez-Abundis E. Effect of Gymnema sylvestre administration on glycemic control, insulin secretion, and insulin sensitivity in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. J Med Food. 2021;
- Philips CA, Theruvath AH, Ravindran R. Toxic hepatitis-associated aplastic anaemia after dual homeopathic remedies and Gymnema sylvestre use. BMJ Case Rep 2022;15(3):e247867. PubMed
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