Kidney Restore BioFiber Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Kidney Restore BioFiber 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
Kidney Restore BioFiber is a dietary supplement by Healthy Kidney with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,025 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Acacia Gum, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Kidney Restore BioFiber by Healthy Kidney
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
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 — Black Psyllium, Gum Arabic.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
- For scale: 2,026 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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.
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 Kidney Restore BioFiber, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Healthy Kidney |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0030LQJ93 |
| Net contents | 2.5 Pound(s); 1134 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 321239 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Kidney Restore BioFiber by Healthy Kidney, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 Gram(s) | 24% |
| Soluble Fiber | 6 Gram(s) | -- |
| Acacia Gum, Powder | 6.5 Gram(s) | -- |
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Formulation
Optimized for cleansing & detoxification to support normal kidney function Supports kidney function, absorbing and removing substances Supports kidney health and normal toxin elimination
Traditionally used to support digestive health & the entire kidney system.
USDA Organic
Non GMO Project Verified
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: mix 2-4 level tablespoons per day into at least 8 oz. of water or other liquid. Be sure to drink plenty of additional fluids throughout the day. If you are new to taking fiber, start with 1 tablespoon and gradually increase to desired amount.
Formula
Kidney Restore BioFiber is a type of patented, clean-label, organic soluble fiber called Acacia, harvested from the Acacia tree. It is renowned for its ability to support normal kidney function & kidney health. It can help support normal toxin elimination pathways in the body. It also acts as a prebiotic that supports microorganisms that support kidney health and kidney function.
Inavea Pure Acacia
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.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Consistent quality USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified Patented Intellectual Property
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Caution: for adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication or if you have a medical condition.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Inavea is a trademark of nexira Innovation inspired by nature
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Kidney Restore BioFiber by Healthy Kidney label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kidney Restore BioFiber by Healthy Kidney
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container120 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.
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactions- › Insoluble Fiber
- › Soluble Fiber
Acacia Gum, Powder
Interacts with2,022 drugs
Gum arabic is a soluble dietary fiber from the acacia tree that is widely used as a safe food additive and is sometimes taken as a supplement for dige...
Acacia Gum, Powder monograph & interactionsKidney Restore BioFiber by Healthy Kidney Drug Interactions
Kidney Restore BioFiber contains 2 ingredients, and 2 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 2,025 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kidney Restore BioFiber interact with 2,025 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Kidney Restore BioFiber interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Acacia Gum, Powder
Aluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum, Calcium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAlvimopanEntereg
How Alvimopan interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Alvimopan interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alvimopan interactionAmantadineGocovri, Osmolex ER, Symmetrel
How Amantadine interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amantadine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amantadine interactionAmbenonium ChlorideMytelase
How Ambenonium Chloride interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Ambenonium Chloride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ambenonium Chloride interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Ambrisentan interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ambrisentan interactionAmifampridineRuzurgi
How Amifampridine interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amifampridine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amifampridine interactionAmifampridine PhosphateFirdapse
How Amifampridine Phosphate interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amifampridine Phosphate interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amifampridine Phosphate interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amikacin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amikacin interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amiloride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminobenzoate PotassiumPotaba
How Aminobenzoate Potassium interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminobenzoate Potassium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminobenzoate Potassium interactionAminocaproic Acid (oral)Amicar
How Aminocaproic Acid (oral) interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminocaproic Acid (oral) interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminocaproic Acid (oral) interactionAminoglutethimideCytadren
How Aminoglutethimide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminoglutethimide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminoglutethimide interactionAminolevulinic Acid HydrochlorideAmeluz, Gleolan
How Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride interactionAminophyllineAminophylline
How Aminophylline interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminophylline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminophylline interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAminosalicylate SodiumTubasal
How Aminosalicylate Sodium interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminosalicylate Sodium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminosalicylate Sodium interactionAminosalicylic AcidPaser
How Aminosalicylic Acid interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Aminosalicylic Acid interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Aminosalicylic Acid interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amiodarone interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amitriptyline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Kidney Restore BioFiber — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acacia Gum, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Read the full Acacia Gum, Powder + Amlodipine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amlodipine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kidney Restore BioFiber 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.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Acacia Gum, Powder
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Gum arabic can reduce the absorption of amoxicillin.
A small study in healthy volunteers shows that taking amoxicillin and gum arabic concurrently significantly reduces the absorption of amoxicillin. Separate doses of amoxicillin from gum arabic by at least 2 hours.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, gum arabic can alter the absorption of oral drugs due to its fiber content.
Gum arabic has been used as a suspending osmotic agent in drug formulations. It might improve bioavailability of water-insoluble drugs like naproxen, but reduce absorption of polar drugs like amoxicillin. To avoid changes in absorption, take gum arabic 30-60 minutes after oral medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Kidney Restore BioFiber, from the product label.
Healthy Kidney
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- Healthy Kidney Inc.
- Street Address
- 501 North Avenue GF
- City
- Wood-Ridge
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07075
- Web Address
- www.HealthyKidneyInc.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Kidney Restore BioFiber’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
Read the full Black Psyllium monograph → Herb & supplement monographGum Arabic
Interacts with 2,022 drugsGum arabic is a soluble dietary fiber from the acacia tree that is widely used as a safe food additive and is sometimes taken as a supplement for digestive health and as a prebiotic. Early s...
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Kidney Restore BioFiber'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 26 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.
Black Psyllium 18 references
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- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
- Etman M. Effect of a bulk forming laxative on the bioavailablility of carbamazepine in man. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 1995;21:1901-6.
- Perlman BB. Interaction between lithium salts and ispaghula husk. Lancet 1990;335:416.
- Vaswani SK, Hamilton RG, Valentine MD, Adkinson NF. Psyllium laxative-induced anaphylaxis, asthma, and rhinitis. Allergy 1996;51:266-8. PubMed
- Lantner RR, Espiritu BR, Zumerchik P, Tobin MC. Anaphylaxis following ingestion of a psyllium-containing cereal. JAMA 1990;264:2534-6. DOI
- Kaplan MJ. Anaphylactic reaction to "Heartwise." N Engl J Med 1990;323:1072-3. DOI
- Nordstrom M, Melander A, Robertsson E, Steen B. Influence of wheat bran and of a bulk-forming ispaghula cathartic on the bioavailability of digoxin in geriatric in-patients. Drug Nutr Interact 1987;5:67-9..
- Robinson DS, Benjamin DM, McCormack JJ. Interaction of warfarin and nonsystemic gastrointestinal drugs. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1971;12:491-5. PubMed
- Garcia JJ, Fernandez N, Diez MJ, et al. Influence of two dietary fibers in the oral bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of ethinyloestradiol. Contraception 2000;62:253-7. PubMed
- Fernandez N, Lopez C, Díez R, et al. Drug interactions with the dietary fiber Plantago ovata husk. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2012;8(11):1377-86.
- Semen plantaginis in: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, volume 1. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1999. Available at http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js2200e/. Accessed November 26, 1026.
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 101.17). Food labeling warning, notice, and safe handling statements. Available at www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=20f647d3b74161501f46564b915b4048&mc=true&node=se21.2.101_117&rgn=div8. Accessed December 3, 2
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 201.319). Specific labeling requirements - water-soluble gums, hydrophilic gums, and hydrophilic mucilloids. Available at www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=201.319. Accessed Dece
- Diez R, Garcia JJ, Diez MJ, Sierra M, Sahagun AM, Fernandez N. Influence of Plantago ovata husk (dietary fiber) on the bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of metformin in diabetic rabbits. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017 Jun 7;17(1):298. PubMed
- Chiu AC, Sherman SI. Effects of pharmacological fiber supplements on levothyroxine absorption. Thyroid. 1998;8(8):667-71. PubMed
- Merrick C, Madden CA, Capurso NA. A Case of Blunted Orally Disintegrating Olanzapine Effect Due to Coadministered Psyllium. J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(2):20cr13633. PubMed
Gum Arabic 8 references
- Jensen CD, Spiller GA, Gates JE, et al. The effect of acacia gum and a water-soluble dietary fiber mixture on blood lipids in humans. J Am Coll Nutr 1993;12:147-54. PubMed
- Eltayeb IB, Awad AI, Elderbi MA, Shadad SA. Effect of gum arabic on the absorption of a single oral dose of amoxicillin in healthy Sudanese volunteers. J Antimicrob Chemother 2004;54:577-8. PubMed
- Babiker R, Merghani TH, Elmusharaf K, et al. Effects of gum Arabic ingestion on body mass index and body fat percentage in healthy adult females: two-arm randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind trial. Nutr J 2012;11:111. PubMed
- Babiker R, Elmusharaf K, Keogh MB, Banaga AS, Saeed AM. Metabolic effect of gum Arabic (Acacia senegal) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): randomized, placebo controlled double blind trial. Functional Foods in Health and Disease. 2017;7(3): DOI
- Beneke CE, Viljoen AM, Hamman JH. Polymeric plant-derived excipients in drug delivery. Molecules. 2009;14(7):2602-20. PubMed
- Ali NE, Kaddam LA, Alkarib SY, et al. Gum Arabic (Acacia Senegal) Augmented Total Antioxidant Capacity and Reduced C-Reactive Protein among Haemodialysis Patients in Phase II Trial. Int J Nephrol. 2020;2020:7214673.
- Mortensen A, Aguilar F, Crebelli R, et al. Re-evaluation of acacia gum (E 414) as a food additive. EFSA J. 2017;15(4):e04741. PubMed
- Larson R, Nelson C, Korczak R, et al. Acacia Gum Is Well Tolerated While Increasing Satiety and Lowering Peak Blood Glucose Response in Healthy Human Subjects. Nutrients 2021;13(2):618. PubMed
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