Immuni-T Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Immuni-T 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
Immuni-T is a dietary supplement by LifeSeasons Therapeutics with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for common cold and flu symptoms, upper respiratory infections, sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 1,122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Echinacea Root Extract, Andrographis Leaf Extract, Elderberry Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics
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
Immuni-T contains 7 active ingredients chosen for immune support. Fulvic acid is a compound that forms from the breakdown of organic matter.
Echinacea is a plant root extract. The product also includes oleuropein (from olive leaf), andrographolide, larch arabinogalactan (a prebiotic fiber), and polyphenols — all plant-derived compounds — plus shilajit extract, elderberry, and echinacea extracts.
The capsule itself contains hypromellose, rice bran, and silica as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for most ingredients in this product is thin. Fulvic acid, larch arabinogalactan, and echinacea all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate them for common cold, respiratory infections, fatigue, or other conditions listed in the data we hold.
In short, we don't have solid proof that these ingredients work for their stated purposes. That doesn't mean they don't — just that high-quality studies backing them up aren't in our records.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fulvic acid is generally tolerated in the short term, though good long-term safety data in humans is limited. The most common side effects are diarrhea, headache, and sore throat.
Echinacea is also generally well tolerated, but can cause stomach upset, rashes, and abdominal pain in some people — and rarely, severe allergic reactions or hepatitis have been reported. People allergic to ragweed or related plants are at higher risk for allergic reactions.
Larch arabinogalactan may cause bloating and flatulence in some people. The safety data for fulvic acid is not sufficient to recommend its use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
For echinacea and larch arabinogalactan, safety information during pregnancy and lactation is limited — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Immuni-T, check if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — fulvic acid may reduce their effectiveness and raise clot risk. Also flag immunosuppressants, thyroid hormones, medications broken down by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme (including some HIV and chemotherapy drugs), and caffeine-containing products (echinacea can boost caffeine levels).
The interaction checker below will help you verify your specific medications.
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 product combines immune-support herbs, but the evidence that they work is incomplete. More importantly, if you take any medications — especially blood thinners, immunosuppressants, thyroid drugs, or HIV medications — you need to check them against the interaction list first.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have ragweed allergies.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2024.
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 Immuni-T, straight from the product label.
| Brand | LifeSeasons Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 853760002100 |
| Net contents | 90 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 310497 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenols | 30 mg | -- |
| Fulvic Acid | 10 mg | -- |
| Oleuropein | 37.5 mg | -- |
| Andrographolide | 15 mg | -- |
| Andrographis Leaf Extract | 150 mg | -- |
| Shilajit extract | 200 mg | -- |
| Elderberry Fruit Extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Olive Leaf Extract | 250 mg | -- |
| Echinacea Root Extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Echinacosides | 4 mg | -- |
| Larch Arabinogalactan | 400 mg | -- |
| Echinacea | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Bran, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 3 capsules daily, with or without food.
Precautions
Caution: Use only as directed.
If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or under medical supervision for any condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Not intended for children. Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident. Do not use if printed safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Vegetarian.
Gluten-free.
Made in USA with globally sourced ingredients.
No colors, flavors, preservatives, yeast, magnesium stearate, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.
Immuni-T helps fortify and nourish the immune system, plus support a healthy respiratory tract.
Immune support
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2022
Formula
Larch arabinogalactan provides prebiotic fiber to promote healthy immune response Shilajit contains fulvic acid that supports gut health and proper immune function Andrographis, Goldenseal and Olive leaf act as potent immunomodulators Echinacea promotes increase in immune white blood cell count
Larch arabinogalactan Andrographis Olive leaf Echinacea Shilajit
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 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.
Andrographis Leaf Extract
Interacts with413 drugs
Andrographis is a bitter Asian herb traditionally used for colds, flu, and infections, and some studies suggest it may ease cold symptoms and shorten...
Andrographis Leaf Extract monograph & interactions- › Andrographolide
Shilajit extract
Interacts with86 drugs
Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and v...
Shilajit extract monograph & interactionsElderberry Fruit Extract
Interacts with121 drugs
Elderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu sym...
Elderberry Fruit Extract monograph & interactions- › Polyphenols
Olive Leaf Extract
No knowninteractions
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...
Olive Leaf Extract monograph & interactions- › Oleuropein
Echinacea Root Extract
Interacts with816 drugs
Echinacea is a popular herb taken to help prevent or shorten the common cold, but study results are mixed and the overall benefit appears small at bes...
Echinacea Root Extract monograph & interactions- › Echinacosides
Larch Arabinogalactan
Interacts with121 drugs
Larch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but...
Larch Arabinogalactan monograph & interactionsEchinacea
Interacts with816 drugs
Echinacea is a popular herb taken to help prevent or shorten the common cold, but study results are mixed and the overall benefit appears small at bes...
Echinacea monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Bran, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Immuni-T by LifeSeasons Therapeutics contains two ingredients with documented interactions: fulvic acid and echinacea.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — fulvic acid may reduce their effectiveness and increase clot risk by shortening prothrombin time, a measure of how quickly blood clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Both fulvic acid and echinacea can interfere with immunosuppressant medications (drugs that dampen immune response), since both appear to boost immune activity. Fulvic acid may also reduce how well thyroid hormone therapy works by raising TSH levels.
Echinacea has several additional interactions: it can raise caffeine levels by about 30%, may increase levels of the chemotherapy drug etoposide, and has variable effects on drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 — including some HIV medications and sedatives. Minor interactions are documented with warfarin (a blood thinner) and the HIV medication lopinavir/ritonavir.
We could not check four other ingredients — polyphenols, oleuropein, andrographolide, and echinacosides — because we hold no data for them. Several others are blends or extracts whose individual components aren't separately listed.
Altogether, these interactions span 893 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Immuni-T interact with 1,122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 7 ingredients in Immuni-T interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Echinacea Root Extract Andrographis Leaf Extract Elderberry Fruit Extract Larch Arabinogalactan Shilajit extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Immuni-T — through 5 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic AcidImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + 6-mercaptopurine interactionEchinaceaImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea has immunostimulant activity which may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Echinacea + 6-mercaptopurine interactionElderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionLarch ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Larch Arabinogalactan + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAndrographis Leaf ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might interfere with the effects of immunosuppressive drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Immuni-T — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Andrographis Leaf ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Abciximab interactionFulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Immuni-T — through 5 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Andrographis Leaf ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Abrocitinib interactionElderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Abrocitinib interactionEchinaceaImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea has immunostimulant activity which may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Echinacea + Abrocitinib interactionFulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Abrocitinib interactionLarch ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Larch Arabinogalactan + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shilajit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking shilajit with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Shilajit Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Andrographis Leaf ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Immuni-T — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Andrographis Leaf ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionFulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Immuni-T — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionFulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAndrographis Leaf ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Immuni-T — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Andrographis Leaf ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, andrographis might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Andrographis Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Caffeine +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionFulvic AcidAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCaffeine, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea can increase plasma levels of caffeine by inhibiting its metabolism.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Caffeine +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + 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 Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCaffeine, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea can increase plasma levels of caffeine by inhibiting its metabolism.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCaffeine, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea can increase plasma levels of caffeine by inhibiting its metabolism.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Immuni-T — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EchinaceaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4.
Read the full Echinacea + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Immuni-T 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.
Echinacea Root Extract
Caffeine
Echinacea can increase plasma levels of caffeine by inhibiting its metabolism.
Echinacea seems to increase plasma concentrations of caffeine by around 30%. This is likely due to inhibition of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) by echinacea.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Echinacea might inhibit the metabolism of CYP1A2 and increase plasma levels of some drugs.
Echinacea appears to inhibit CYP1A2 enzymes in humans. Additionally, echinacea seems to increase plasma concentrations of caffeine, a CYP1A2 substrate, by around 30%. Theoretically, echinacea might increase levels of other drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Echinacea may induce hepatic CYP3A4 and inhibit intestinal CYP3A4. This may increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Several clinical trials have shown that taking echinacea for up to one month does not significantly affect the metabolism of various CYP3A4 substrates, including midazolam, docetaxel, etravirine, lopinavir-ritonavir, and darunavir-ritonavir. However, other clinical research shows that echinacea may increase the clearance of midazolam, suggesting that echinacea might induce CYP3A4. The discrepancy is thought to be due to differing effects of echinacea on intestinal versus hepatic CYP3A4 enzymes. Echinacea appears to induce hepatic CYP3A4 but inhibit intestinal CYP3A4. In some cases, these effects might cancel each other out, but in others, drug levels may be increased or decreased depending on the level of effect at hepatic and intestinal sites. The effect of echinacea on CYP3A4 activity may differ depending on the CYP3A4 substrate.
Etoposide (Vepesid)
Echinacea may increase levels of etoposide.
In one report, concomitant use of etoposide and echinacea was associated with more severe thrombocytopenia than the use of etoposide alone, suggesting inhibition of etoposide metabolism. Etoposide is a cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrate. Echinacea has variable effects on CYP3A4, but some studies have reported inhibition of the enzyme.
Immunosuppressants
Echinacea has immunostimulant activity which may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy.
Theoretically, echinacea may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy because of its immunostimulant activity.
Darunavir (Prezista)
Theoretically, echinacea may interfere with the metabolism of darunavir; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Darunavir is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) and is administered with the CYP3A4 inhibitor ritonavir to increase its plasma concentrations. Echinacea has variable effects on CYP3A4, but administration of an E. purpurea root extract (Arkocapsulas Echinacea, Arkopharma) 500 mg four times daily for 14 days did not affect darunavir/ritonavir pharmacokinetics in 15 HIV-infected patients.
Dayquil Severe
Echinacea is reported to have varying effects on a number of Cytochrome P450 metabolizing enzymes in the liver, including CYP1A2 and CYP3A4, which play a role in acetaminophen and dextromethorphan metabolism (both contained in DayQuil Severe), respectively. Studies have reported both enzyme inhibition and induction, making it difficult to predict clinically significant drug interactions with reliability. Specific drug interaction studies reporting definitive results are rare, and potential drug interactions involving echinacea should likely be taken on a case-by-case basis. Based on what we know about how acetaminophen and dextromethorphan are metabolized, the risk of a clinically significant interaction between echinacea and DayQuil Severe is low.
Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Theoretically, echinacea may interfere with the metabolism of docetaxel; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Docetaxel is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Echinacea has variable effects on CYP3A4, but taking E. purpurea whole plant extract (Echinaforce, A. Vogel Biopharma AG) 20 drops three times daily for 2 weeks did not alter the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel in one clinical study.
Etravirine (Intelence)
Theoretically, echinacea may interfere with the metabolism of etravirine; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Etravirine is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Echinacea has variable effects on CYP3A4, but taking E. purpurea root extract (Arkocapsulas Echinacea, Arkopharma) 500 mg three times daily for 14 days did not alter the pharmacokinetics of etravirine in HIV-infected patients.
Lopinavir/Ritonavir (Kaletra)
Theoretically, echinacea may interfere with the metabolism of lopinavir; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Lopinavir is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) and is administered with the CYP3A4 inhibitor ritonavir to increase its plasma concentrations. Echinacea has variable effects on CYP3A4, but taking E. purpurea (Echinamide, Natural Factors Nutritional Products, Inc.) 500 mg three times daily for 14 days did not alter the pharmacokinetics of lopinavir/ritonavir in healthy volunteers.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, echinacea may increase the metabolism of intravenous midazolam.
Echinacea induces hepatic CYP3A4 and might decrease plasma levels of midazolam by about 20%, reducing the effectiveness of intravenous midazolam. Echinacea also appears to inhibit intestinal CYP3A4, which could theoretically increase the bioavailability of oral midazolam. This may cancel out the decrease in availability caused by induction of hepatic CYP3A4, such that overall plasma levels after oral administration of midazolam are not affected by echinacea.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Echinacea seems to increase the clearance of warfarin, although the effect may not be clinically significant.
Preliminary clinical research in healthy male volunteers suggests that taking echinacea increases the clearance of the active S-isomer of warfarin after a single dose of warfarin, but there was not a clinically significant effect on the INR.
Andrographis Leaf Extract
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.
Elderberry Fruit Extract
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Elderberry has immunostimulant activity, increasing the production of cytokines, including interleukin and tumor necrosis factor.
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Larch Arabinogalactan
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and other drugs.
Shilajit extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking shilajit with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Most human and animal research shows that shilajit can decrease fasting plasma glucose levels. In an animal model, shilajit 100 mg per kg daily enhanced the glucose-lowering ability of both glibenclamide and metformin when given in combination over a 4 week period. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
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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...
Read the full Andrographis monograph → Herb & supplement monographShilajit
Interacts with 86 drugsShilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and vitality. Human evidence is limited and m...
Read the full Shilajit monograph → Herb & supplement monographFulvic Acid
Interacts with 257 drugsFulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall wellness. Human research is very limited, so...
Read the full Fulvic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographElderberry
Interacts with 121 drugsElderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...
Read the full Elderberry monograph → Herb & supplement monographOlive
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...
Read the full Olive monograph → Herb & supplement monographEchinacea
Interacts with 816 drugsEchinacea is a popular herb taken to help prevent or shorten the common cold, but study results are mixed and the overall benefit appears small at best. It is generally well tolerated for sh...
Read the full Echinacea monograph → Herb & supplement monographLarch Arabinogalactan
Interacts with 121 drugsLarch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but limited, and most claims are not yet fi...
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The 104 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.
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