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Indian Tobacco Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Herbs

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Indian Tobacco 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Indian Tobacco is a dietary supplement by Pure Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for asthma and breathing problems, cough and bronchitis, smoking cessation aid.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs

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 liquid contains one active ingredient: lobelia aerial parts extract. Lobelia has been used traditionally for respiratory support, though its modern use in smoking cessation is considered possibly ineffective based on available evidence.

The extract itself carries significant toxicity concerns at higher doses, so the strength and amount matter a lot.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: relief of stress and muscle cramps.
  • We looked for evidence on: muscle spasm, exercise-related muscle tension.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

For smoking cessation, lobelia is rated possibly ineffective in our data. Evidence doesn't support its use for helping you quit smoking, so there are safer, better-studied options available if that's your goal.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia

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.

Lobelia is toxic at higher doses and causes serious side effects even at lower ones. You may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation at doses as low as 50 mg.

At 600 mg or higher, toxicity symptoms include rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), sweating, convulsions, low body temperature, dangerously low blood pressure, and—in severe cases—coma or death. Avoid this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because of toxicity risks and insufficient safety data.

The safety data rates both as likely unsafe. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using any lobelia product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia

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 — Lobelia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 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.

Lithium (Moderate): Lobelia's diuretic effect may raise lithium levels in your blood, potentially requiring a dose adjustment. If you take lithium for any reason, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pure Herbs Indian Tobacco is a single-ingredient lobelia extract with serious toxicity concerns and limited evidence for its intended use. If you take lithium, this product could affect your medication levels.

Before you start, check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're on lithium, pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Indian Tobacco, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Herbs
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 278800
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
IngredientAmount% DV
Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract2023 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.

Shake well before use

Formulation

Beneficial for the relief of stress. Helps relieve occasional muscle cramps and spasms associated with exercise.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.

Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children

Brand IP Statement(s)

Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."

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Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs label

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Indian Tobacco label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs

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

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract

Interacts with
1 drug
2023 mg per serving

Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking...

Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Indian Tobacco interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Indian Tobacco interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Indian Tobacco 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.

Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lobelia Aerial Parts Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Indian Tobacco, from the product label.

Pure Herbs

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Name
Pure Herbs, Ltd.
City
Sterling Heights
State
MI
Phone Number
(800) 860-4372
Web Address
www.pureherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs: Common Questions

Does Indian Tobacco by Pure Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Indian Tobacco has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Indian Tobacco 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Lobelia is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering any lobelia product if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Does this actually help you quit smoking?
The evidence doesn't support it. Lobelia is rated possibly ineffective for smoking cessation, so other approaches backed by stronger evidence would be better choices.
What side effects does lobelia cause?
Even at low doses (as low as 50 mg), you may get nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation. At higher doses (600 mg or more), toxicity is serious: rapid heartbeat, sweating, convulsions, dangerously low blood pressure, and potentially death.
I take lithium for my mood. Can I use this?
Not without checking with your doctor first. Lobelia may reduce how your body clears lithium, raising its levels. Your lithium dose might need adjustment if you take this product together.
What exactly is in this liquid?
It's a single active ingredient: lobelia aerial parts extract. There are no other inactive fillers listed, so it's just the extract itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind Indian Tobacco’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lobelia

Interacts with 1 drug

Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking. It can be toxic in higher amounts, cau...

Read the full Lobelia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Indian Tobacco'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 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.

Lobelia 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. McChargue DE, Collins FL Jr, Cohen LM. Effect of non-nicotinic moist snuff replacement and lobeline on withdrawal symptoms during 48-h smokeless tobacco deprivation. Nicotine Tob Res 2002;4:195-200. PubMed
  5. Stead LF, Hughes JR. Lobeline for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;2:CD000124. PubMed
  6. Plakun, A. L., Ambrus, J., Bross, I., Graham, S., Levin, M. L., and Ross, C. A. Clinical factors in smoking withdrawal: preliminary report. Am J Public Health Nations.Health 1966;56(3):434-441. PubMed

See these in context on the Lobelia monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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