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InnoSlim 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

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

InnoSlim 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, colds and flu, upper respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 414 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astragalus membranaceus extract, Panax notoginseng extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “InnoSlim Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (250 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

InnoSlim contains 2 active ingredients: astragalus membranaceus extract and Panax notoginseng extract. Astragalus is a traditional herb used in East Asian medicine to support immune and cardiovascular function.

Panax notoginseng is another traditional herb, used mainly for blood flow and recovery from trauma. The product also contains inactive ingredients—hypromellose, rice flour, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silica—which are fillers, binders, and capsule material.

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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: helps burn calories and fat, supports healthy body weight.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Weight management, Metabolic health, Body composition.
  • The closest evidence on file: Astragalus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

Evidence for both astragalus and Panax notoginseng is limited. For astragalus, the data we hold show insufficient evidence to rate its use for allergic rhinitis, amenorrhea, aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia.

For Panax notoginseng, it is rated possibly effective for angina, stroke, and intracranial hemorrhage, but possibly ineffective for heart attack. Evidence is insufficient to rate it for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

If you're considering InnoSlim for a specific health goal, check with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports that use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus Panax Notoginseng

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both astragalus and Panax notoginseng are generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, though quality human safety data are limited. Reported side effects from astragalus include dizziness and rash (in rare cases, intravenous administration caused temporary palpitations).

Panax notoginseng may cause dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, nervousness, flushed skin, rash, or vomiting. The safety data advise against astragalus and Panax notoginseng during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus Panax Notoginseng

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Panax Notoginseng, Astragalus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 414 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 you take InnoSlim, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use blood thinners like warfarin, antidiabetes drugs, lithium, immunosuppressants (including cyclophosphamide), aspirin, caffeine, or any drugs your liver metabolizes through the CYP1A2 pathway (such as some antidepressants, antipsychotics, or pain relievers). All of these carry Moderate interaction risk with one or both ingredients in this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

InnoSlim is a two-ingredient herbal product with interactions across a large number of medications, especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, lithium, and certain immune-modulating drugs. If you take any prescription medications—or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding—check your specific drugs with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Both ingredients are generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but the evidence for what they actually do is weak to modest.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.

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 InnoSlim 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614040899
Net contents 60 Veggie Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 188666
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 InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson, 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:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614040899
IngredientAmount% DV
Astragalus membranaceus extract0 NP--
Panax notoginseng extract0 NP--
InnoSlim Proprietary Blend250 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

Helps burn calories and fat Promotes a healthy metabolism Supports a healthy body weight Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Weight Management

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule before breakfast and one veggie capsule before dinner, with water.

Brand IP Statement(s)

InnoSlim is a registered trademark of Nuliv Science.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult with your healthcare provider before use if you are taking prescription medication of if you have an autoimmune condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

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InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

InnoSlim Proprietary Blend

250 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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414 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in InnoSlim 250 mg 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.

Astragalus membranaceus extract4 drug types · 208 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research in humans shows that astragalus might have hypoglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking astragalus, especially in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Cyclophosphamide

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Evidence regarding the effect of astragalus on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide is conflicting. Some animal research suggests that astragalus reverses cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression. However, other animal research shows no effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, astragalus might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that astragalus has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to this diuretic effect, astragalus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Panax notoginseng extract4 drug types · 207 drugs

Aspirin

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with aspirin may increase the risk of adverse effects from both products.
Animal research shows that taking Panax notoginseng extract with aspirin increases blood levels of salicylic acid by approximately 50% and blood levels of Panax notoginseng by 75% to 196%. This effect may be due to increased absorption of both products.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caffeine

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng may decrease the levels and clinical effects of caffeine.
Animal research shows that administering Panax notoginseng intravenously for 7 days before intraperitoneal injection of caffeine can decrease maximal blood levels of caffeine by 37%. This interaction is attributed to the ability of Panax notoginseng to increase the activity of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzymes.

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

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Animal research shows that administering Panax notoginseng intravenously for 7 days before intraperitoneal injection of caffeine can decrease maximal blood levels of caffeine by 37%. This interaction was attributed to the ability of Panax notoginseng to increase the activity of CYP1A2.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding.
Animal research shows that taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with warfarin increases plasma warfarin levels, prothrombin time, and international normalized ratio when compared with control. In vitro research also suggests that Panax notoginseng may downregulate expression of cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes, which may affect warfarin metabolism.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for InnoSlim 250 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
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InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does InnoSlim 250 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, InnoSlim 250 mg has a known interaction with 414 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
InnoSlim 250 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 InnoSlim if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advise against astragalus during pregnancy, and Panax notoginseng is rated likely unsafe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take InnoSlim if I'm breastfeeding?
No reliable safety data exist for either ingredient while breastfeeding, so both are best avoided. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding and considering this product.
What are the side effects of InnoSlim?
Astragalus has been linked to dizziness and rash in some reports, though these effects may not have been caused by the herb alone. Panax notoginseng may cause dry mouth, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, flushed skin, rash, or vomiting. Both ingredients are generally well tolerated short-term, but human safety data are limited.
Does InnoSlim actually work?
The evidence in our data is weak. Panax notoginseng is rated possibly effective for angina, stroke, and intracranial hemorrhage, but possibly ineffective for heart attack. For astragalus, we have insufficient evidence to rate its use for the conditions listed. If you want to know whether it would help your specific situation, ask your doctor.
Does InnoSlim contain any fillers?
Yes. The product contains hypromellose, rice flour, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silica as inactive ingredients to form and preserve the capsule.

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The 28 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.

Astragalus 13 references
  1. Upton R, ed. Astragalus Root: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 1999:1-25.
  2. Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
  3. Chu DT, Wong WL, Mavligit GM. Immunotherapy with Chinese medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression by administration of fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in vivo. J Clin Lab Immunol 1988;25:125-9.
  4. Sun Y, Hersh EM, Lee SL, et al. Preliminary observations on the effects of the Chinese medicinal herbs Astragalus membranaceus and Ligustrum lucidum on lymphocyte blastogenic responses. J Biol Response Mod 1983;2:227-37..
  5. Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of astragalus membranaceus on sodium and water retention in experimental heart failure. Chin Med J (Engl) 1998;111:17-23.
  6. Matkovic Z, Zivkovic V, Korica M, et al. Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res 2010;24:175-81.
  7. Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):18 PubMed
  8. Chen, H. W., Lin, I. H., Chen, Y. J., Chang, K. H., Wu, M. H., Su, W. H., Huang, G. C., and Lai, Y. L. A novel infusible botanically-derived drug, PG2, for cancer-related fatigue: a phase II double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Clin Invest PubMed
  9. Tian H, Lu J, He H, et al.The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A (preliminary) meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;191:206-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.062. PubMed
  10. Hong KF, Liu PY, Zhang W, Gui DK, Xu YH. The Efficacy and Safety of Astragalus as an Adjuvant Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Integr Complement Med 2023. PubMed
  11. Chan KW, Kwong ASK, Tsui PN, et al. Add-on astragalus in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: A multi-center, assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2024;130:155457. PubMed
  12. Han X, Yu T, Chen X, Du Z, Yu M, Xiong J. Effect of Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular remodeling in HFrEF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024;15:1345797. PubMed
  13. Jing P, Hongzheng H, Zhenqi WU, Meijuan Z, Zuojing LI, Gang C. Long-term efficacy and safety of Huangqi ()-based Traditional Chinese Medicine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Tradit Chin Med 2024;44(2):

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Panax Notoginseng 15 references
  1. Huang KC. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. 2nd ed. New York, NY: CRC Press, LLC 1999:101-102.
  2. Bensky D, Gamble A, Kaptchuk T. Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1996:359-60.
  3. Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
  4. Du XF, Yin XP, Zhang GL, Shi HJ, Shao MH. Interstitial granulomatous drug reaction to a Chinese herb extract. Eur J Dermatol. 2012 May-Jun;22(3):419-20. PubMed
  5. Liu R, Qin M, Hang P, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Liu G. Effects of Panax notoginseng saponins on the activities of CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 in rats in vivo. Phytother Res. 2012 Aug;26(8):1113-8.
  6. Shang Q, Xu H, Liu Z, Chen K, Liu J. Oral Panax notoginseng Preparation for Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:940125.
  7. Tian Z, Pang H, Du S, Lu Y, Zhang L, Wu H, Guo S, Wang M, Zhang Q. Effect of Panax notoginseng saponins on the pharmacokinetics of aspirin in rats. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2017 Jan 1;1040:136-143. PubMed
  8. Xu D, Huang P, Yu Z, Xing DH, Ouyang S, Xing G. Efficacy and Safety of Panax notoginseng Saponin Therapy for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Meta-Analysis, and Mini Review of Potential Mechanisms of Action. Front Neurol. 2015 Jan 7;5:274. PubMed
  9. Yang X, Xiong X, Wang J. Sanqi panax notoginseng injection for angina pectoris. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:963208. PubMed
  10. Yin Z, Ma L, Xu J, Xia J, Luo D. Pustular drug eruption due to Panax notoginseng saponins. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2014 Jul 16;8:957-61. PubMed
  11. Song H, Wang P, Liu J, Wang C. Panax notoginseng Preparations for Unstable Angina Pectoris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phytother Res. 2017 Jun 20.
  12. Tian Z, Pang H, Zhang Q, et al. Effect of aspirin on the pharmacokinetics and absorption of panax notoginsengsaponins. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2018 Jan 2;1074-75.
  13. Li C, Xu T, Zhou P, et al. Post-marketing safety surveillance and re-evaluation of Xueshuantong injection. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018;18(1):277. PubMed
  14. Liu L, Shen XJ, Xue LJ, Yao SK, Zhu JY. Submucosal hematoma with a wide range of lesions, severe condition and atypical clinical symptoms: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021;9(20):5683-5688. PubMed
  15. Qian J, Chen W, Wu J, et al. Effects and Mechanism of Action of Panax notoginseng Saponins on the Pharmacokinetics of Warfarin. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2022;47(3):331-342. PubMed

See these in context on the Panax Notoginseng monograph →

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