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Immune Modulator with Tinofend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Life Extension

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

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

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Tinofend, which is an extract from Tinospora cordifolia, a plant used in traditional medicine. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose and includes inactive ingredients — potato starch, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, and vegetable stearate — that help form and stabilize the supplement.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Tinospora Cordifolia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: balanced immune response.
  • We looked for evidence on: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Asthma, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), immune function, infection, inflammation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Tinospora Cordifolia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tinospora Cordifolia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Tinospora cordifolia is possibly effective for type 2 diabetes; clinical research shows it can help lower fasting blood sugar and a marker called glycated hemoglobin. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, athletic performance, cancer, and hepatitis, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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

However, liver injury is a serious but rare concern — case reports describe autoimmune hepatitis, acute hepatitis, worsening of chronic liver disease, and acute liver failure in 49 patients after taking various forms and doses of Tinospora cordifolia (alone or in combination with other ingredients) for a median of 42 to 90 days. Of those cases, 2 patients required a liver transplant and 4 died.

Because of this risk, the safety data advises against using this supplement during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tinospora Cordifolia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Tinospora Cordifolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 612 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (risk of low blood sugar), immunosuppressants (may reduce their effectiveness), or any medications broken down by liver pathways CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, or CYP2C9 — these are Moderate-severity concerns based on lab evidence. The risk of liver injury is rare but serious, so mention this supplement to your doctor if you have any liver conditions or take other supplements or drugs that affect the liver.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have type 2 diabetes and are interested in exploring this supplement, talk with your doctor first — it may lower blood sugar and could interact with your diabetes medication. If you take any immunosuppressants or medications broken down by your liver, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

The rare but serious risk of liver injury means this one needs careful monitoring; discuss it with your own healthcare provider before taking it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Immune Modulator with Tinofend, straight from the product label.

Brand Life Extension
Barcode (UPC) 737870170464
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 232237
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
737870170464
IngredientAmount% DV
Tinofend (Tinospora cordifolia) extract900 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Potato Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take two (2) capsules daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Tinofend is a registered trademark of Verdure Sciences, Inc.

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO LE Certified

Formulation

Non GMO LE Certified

For a balanced immune response

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tinofend (Tinospora cordifolia) extract

Interacts with
612 drugs
900 mg per serving Form: Polysaccharides

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

Tinofend (Tinospora cordifolia) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Potato Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Immune Modulator with Tinofend with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Tinofend (Tinospora cordifolia) extract6 drug types · 612 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

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

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Immune Modulator with Tinofend, from the product label.

Life Extension

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Name
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
City
Ft. Lauderdale
State
FL
ZipCode
33309
Phone Number
1-866-280-2852
Web Address
LifeExtension.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension: Common Questions

Does Immune Modulator with Tinofend by Life Extension interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Immune Modulator with Tinofend has a known interaction with 612 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Immune Modulator with Tinofend contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help my allergies or asthma?
The evidence we hold for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma is insufficient to say whether it works. Talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your particular symptoms.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, headache and nasal pain are the most commonly reported side effects. The supplement is generally well tolerated, but liver injury is a rare but serious concern that's been reported in case studies.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. Safety hasn't been established in pregnancy, and there isn't enough reliable information for breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
This supplement can lower blood sugar, so there's a risk of dangerously low blood sugar if you combine it with diabetes drugs. You'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it together with any diabetes medication.
What is Tinofend?
Tinofend is an extract from Tinospora cordifolia, a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine. It's the sole active ingredient in this product.

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Immune Modulator with Tinofend'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 16 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

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

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