Immune FX Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Immune FX 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
Immune FX is a dietary supplement by The People's Chemist with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for common cold and flu symptoms, upper respiratory infections, sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 912 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are full spectrum Coriandrum sativum, full spectrum Andrographis paniculata. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Immune FX by The People's Chemist
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
Immune FX contains 2 active ingredients: full spectrum andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) and full spectrum coriander (Coriandrum sativum). These are plant extracts—andrographis is traditionally used for inflammation and immune support, while coriander is a culinary spice sometimes used for digestive and metabolic purposes.
The product is delivered in gelatin capsules.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product is limited. Andrographis has "possibly effective" ratings for ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), tonsillopharyngitis (sore throat or tonsil inflammation), and osteoarthritis, though the data aren't definitive.
Coriander has insufficient evidence to establish whether it works for any of the conditions it's been studied for—anorexia, anxiety, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, and indigestion. The product is sold as an immune support formula, but we hold no effectiveness data specifically for that claim.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Andrographis is generally well tolerated at normal doses over short periods, but the quality of products and long-term safety aren't well established. At higher doses (5–10 mg/kg of andrographolide content) or beyond 14 days, side effects become more likely: abdominal discomfort, altered taste, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, itching, and rash.
Rare but serious reactions—including severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis—have been reported. Skin reactions are frequent enough to warrant attention; cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and other severe rashes have been documented.
Coriander is generally well tolerated orally and topically, though contact dermatitis can occur in sensitive people, and rare anaphylaxis has been reported. The safety data advises against andrographis during pregnancy because of theoretical and animal study concerns about reproductive effects.
There isn't enough safety information to recommend andrographis while breastfeeding. For coriander, the pregnancy and lactation safety data isn't on file.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, have your doctor or pharmacist review it if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (moderate risk of bleeding), blood pressure medications (moderate risk of low pressure), immunosuppressants (moderate risk of interference), sedatives or CNS depressants (moderate risk of added drowsiness), photosensitizing drugs (moderate risk of sun sensitivity), diabetes medications (moderate risk of low blood sugar), or the pain relievers etoricoxib or celecoxib, or the diabetes drug glipizide (minor interactions with unclear clinical importance).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're interested in andrographis for a sore throat, inflammatory bowel condition, or joint pain, this product may be worth discussing with your doctor—the evidence is modest but present. However, if you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, sedatives, or immunosuppressants, you'll need to check with your own doctor or pharmacist first, because the interactions are real and potentially significant.
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should avoid andrographis. Always confirm your specific medications against this product before starting.
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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 21, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Immune FX, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The People's Chemist |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 240338 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Immune FX by The People's Chemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Immune FX Blend | 1000 mg | -- |
| full spectrum Andrographis paniculata | 600 mg | -- |
| full spectrum Coriandrum sativum | 400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin
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Formulation
Nature's immunity booster
Raw
Organic
Gluten free Non GMO No soy No excipients
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What would I take Immune FX for? You can take Immune FX to treat flu, strep throat, pneumonia, the common cold and most any skin infection (along with appropriate topical ointments).
10. What is the difference between Relief FX, Joint FX and Immune FX? Relief FX is the most potent, non-toxic, natural pain killer available. It’s safe enough for children, yet strong enough for the NFL. Joint FX is a non-toxic, natural blend for those suffering from joint pain and stiffness. By helping the body rebuild cartilage, it relieves joint pain.
Immune FX helps the immune system overcome illness by helping to rid the body of “biological nasties.” It will not soothe pain and it should NOT be taken as a preventive measure. It is to be taken only when ill or suffering from allergies.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
2. How often do I take Immune FX? You can take it daily, unless you’re trying to become pregnant or are currently pregnant.
5. The usage on the bottle says to take 1-2 capsules twice daily to fight infection. So does that mean that along with everything else, now I have to take another supplement every day? No. You only need to take Immune FX when you are trying to fight off infection. It is not intended to be taken daily as a regular supplement. Generally, children would take the smaller dose and adults, the larger. 6. How will I know if I need to take more? As your body’s immune response kicks into a higher gear, you should start to feel better within a day or two. The natural ingredients in Immune FX can help to remove “biological nasties” from your body, so you spend less time feeling sick and more time living young. If you feel dehydrated or have a dry mouth, you took too much.
11. Since the usage does not specify, should I take Immune FX with food or on an empty stomach? Take after a meal. 12. Can I take it with alcohol? Yes. 13. When should I stop taking it? When you're better.
Precautions
3. Can I take Immune FX if I’m breastfeeding? Yes, it is 100% safe and effective for mom to take. Indirectly, this will help babies’ immune system, too.
4. Can I take it for allergies? Yes. Many people have found that their air-born allergies are much easier to manage with Immune FX. Unlike common medications, it helps remove biological nasties and works with the body’s own natural defenses, without suppressing other functions.
7. Can I take this if I am pregnant? No.
8. Is there anything else I should do in conjunction with taking Immune FX? Yes. There is a whole chapter dedicated to overcoming illness safely and naturally in the award-winning book, Over-The-Counter Natural Cures. You should buy it and read it. Be sure to apply everything laid out in that chapter. There are some simple, but powerful, steps to follow so you can avoid antibiotics.
9. Can I take Immune FX with medication? Yes.
14. Can I give Immune FX to my children? Yes. If they can swallow a pill. You can’t open the capsule and put into food or drink because the active ingredients taste horrible. It might be possible to conceal taste in yogurt and maple syrup…But it’s a long shot.
General Statements
For more information on how to prevent illness, live healthier & feel younger than you’ve ever felt in your life, buy and read, Over-The-Counter Natural Cures and The Stop Eating So F#@%ing Much Diet and follow all of the suggestions.
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Immune FX by The People's Chemist label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Immune FX by The People's Chemist
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 container30 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.
Immune FX Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Immune FX by The People's Chemist Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Immune FX by The People's Chemist contains andrographis and coriander, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is a Moderate-severity risk: andrographis may increase bleeding when combined with blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs—medications like warfarin or aspirin.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Andrographis also carries Moderate-severity risks with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs), where it may lower your pressure further, and with immunosuppressants, where it may interfere with their intended effect. Coriander adds Moderate-severity concerns of its own: it may worsen dizziness or drowsiness if you take sedative or CNS depressant medications, increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive drugs, raise your skin sensitivity to sun exposure if you take photosensitizing drugs, and raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications.
Andrographis also has Minor-severity interactions documented with two pain relievers—etoricoxib and celecoxib—and with the diabetes drug glipizide, though the clinical importance of these is unclear. Altogether, these interactions span 912 individual medications.
If you take any prescription medications, use the search tool on this page to look up your exact drugs before starting this product. Your doctor or pharmacist should review your full medication list with you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Immune FX interact with 912 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Immune FX interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. full spectrum Coriandrum sativum full spectrum Andrographis paniculata
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might interfere with the effects of immunosuppressive drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Immune FX — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Acebutolol interactionFull Spectrum Coriandrum SativumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Andrographis PaniculataAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + 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 Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumCns Depressants, Photosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Immune FX — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Full Spectrum Coriandrum SativumPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Read the full Full Spectrum Coriandrum Sativum + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Immune FX 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.
full spectrum Coriandrum sativum
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit and coriander extract can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit can lower blood pressure.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, coriander might cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Evidence from animal research suggests that coriander fruit extract has sedative effects.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Evidence from in vitro research suggests that coriandrin, a constituent of coriander, has photosensitizing effects.
full spectrum Andrographis paniculata
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Animal and laboratory studies suggest that andrographis has antiplatelet effects.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that andrographis has hypotensive effects.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, andrographis might interfere with the effects of immunosuppressive drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that andrographolide has immunostimulant activity.
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Theoretically, andrographis extract might increase the maximum concentration and time to peak concentration of celecoxib. The clinical significance of these changes is unclear.
Animal research suggests that andrographis extract taken orally increases the maximum concentration and time to peak concentration of celecoxib but does not appear to impact the area under the curve.
Etoricoxib (Arcoxia)
Theoretically, andrographis might decrease the absorption of etoricoxib, although the clinical significance is unclear.
Animal research shows that andrographis extract, or the constituent andrographolide, taken orally with etoricoxib decreases the bioavailability of etoricoxib. However, this reduced bioavailability is not correlated with a reduction in the anti-inflammatory effects of etoricoxib in arthritic mice models. The clinical significance of this interaction is unclear.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Theoretically, andrographis extract might increase the maximum concentration and area under the curve of glipizide; however, opposite effects are seen with the constituent, andrographolide. The clinical significance of this interaction is unclear.
Animal research suggests that andrographis extract taken orally with glipizide in diabetes-induced rats increases the maximum concentration and area under the curve of glipizide. However, the opposite effect is seen with the constituent, andrographolide, in which the maximum concentration and area under the curve are decreased when taken with glipizide.
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Andrographis
Interacts with 413 drugsAndrographis is a bitter Asian herb traditionally used for colds, flu, and infections, and some studies suggest it may ease cold symptoms and shorten how long they last. The evidence is limi...
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Interacts with 717 drugsCoriander (also called cilantro) is a common cooking herb and spice that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints. As a food it is generally safe for most people,...
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The 38 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.
Andrographis 26 references
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Coriander 12 references
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