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Lemon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by doTERRA

Lemon label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lemon 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: Minor

Lemon is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vitamin c source, digestive support, flavoring and aromatherapy.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemon. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lemon by doTERRA

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 13, 2026

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.

doTERRA Lemon is a liquid product made from a single active ingredient: lemon. It contains no other inactive ingredients listed.

The product delivers lemon in liquid form.

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

This is a single-ingredient Lemon product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lemon's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on lemon does not establish whether it works for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), anxiety, respiratory tract infections, high blood pressure, or kidney stones. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for these uses.

If you're considering lemon for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lemon

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.

Lemon as a food or drink is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. However, the facts here note a caution: lemon as a food is fine, but avoid concentrated supplements or essential oils without your doctor's approval, since medicinal amounts and essential oils have not been well studied.

In one trial using 60 mL of fresh lemon juice twice daily, gastrointestinal side effects were common — 37% of participants reported some stomach upset, compared to 8% on placebo. Specifically, 21% experienced heartburn and 8% experienced epigastralgia (stomach pain), versus 1% and 3% in the placebo group.

A small number of people also reported heartburn or stomach discomfort with regular fresh lemon juice consumption. Safety data on pregnancy and lactation isn't on file for this ingredient — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lemon

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lemon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • 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.

If you take itraconazole (Sporanox), do not use this product without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first — lemon may raise itraconazole levels in your bloodstream.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Lemon is well tolerated in typical food amounts, but concentrated or medicinal forms haven't been well studied and should be cleared with your doctor first. If you take itraconazole (Sporanox) for a fungal infection, definitely check with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.

The evidence doesn't yet show whether lemon actually works for the conditions it's marketed for.

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 Sep 22, 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 Lemon, straight from the product label.

Brand doTERRA
Net contents 2.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 273962
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lemon by doTERRA, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
42
IngredientAmount% DV
Lemon60 mg--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse aromatically, or to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity.

For internal use dilute 1 drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep away from children.

Consult your doctor if pregnant or in treatment.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Avoid UV rays for 12 hours after applying product.

Formula

Citrus limon

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Seals/Symbols

CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade

General Statements

Sample - Not for resale

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Lemon by doTERRA label

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Lemon label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lemon by doTERRA

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

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lemon

Interacts with
1 drug
60 mg per serving

Lemon is a common citrus fruit that is a good source of vitamin C and citric acid, and it is widely used in food, drinks, and home remedies. While it...

Lemon monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Lemon by doTERRA Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
1 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lemon 1

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lemon interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemon

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lemon 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.

Lemon1 drug type · 1 drug

Itraconazole (Sporanox)

Theoretically, taking itraconazole capsules or tablets with a beverage containing lemon might increase the levels and clinical effects of itraconazole.
In one case report, dissolving itraconazole tablets in a small amount of specific beverages containing lemon prior to administration increased the level of itraconazole in a lung transplant patient. In this case, the increased bioavailability was desirable and was likely due to improved tablet dissolution in the acidic beverage.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lemon full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lemon, from the product label.

doTERRA

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Name
doTERRA Intl, LLC
Street Address
389 South 1300 West
City
Pleasant Grove
State
UT
ZipCode
84062
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Lemon by doTERRA: Common Questions

Does Lemon by doTERRA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lemon 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?
Lemon 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 use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for lemon during pregnancy or lactation. The facts available don't cover it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you in either situation — they can give you personalized advice based on your health.
Will this upset my stomach?
Lemon in normal food amounts is generally well tolerated. But if you're thinking of using it as a concentrated supplement or in larger medicinal doses, be aware that a trial of fresh lemon juice (60 mL twice daily) caused stomach upset in more than a third of people — including heartburn and stomach pain. Individual tolerance varies.
Does lemon actually work for what it claims — allergies, anxiety, respiratory infections, high blood pressure, or kidney stones?
The evidence we hold is not strong enough to say whether lemon works for any of those. All of them are rated insufficient reliable evidence. If any of these is a health concern for you, talk with your doctor about treatments with actual proof behind them.
Is this just regular lemon juice, or is it concentrated?
The product facts don't specify how this liquid is prepared or whether it's concentrated. Since concentrated lemon supplements haven't been well studied, it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm what you're getting and whether it's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lemon’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lemon

Interacts with 1 drug

Lemon is a common citrus fruit that is a good source of vitamin C and citric acid, and it is widely used in food, drinks, and home remedies. While it can support hydration and a healthy diet...

Read the full Lemon monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lemon'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 2 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.

Lemon 2 references
  1. Ruggenenti P, Caruso MR, Cortinovis M, et al. Fresh lemon juice supplementation for the prevention of recurrent stones in calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis: A pragmatic, prospective, randomised, open, blinded endpoint (PROBE) trial. EClinicalMedicine 2021;4 PubMed
  2. Umemura K, Katada Y, Nakagawa S, et al. Improved absorption of itraconazole tablet by co-administration with lemon beverages in a lung transplant recipient: A case report. J Infect Chemother 2022;28(8):1203-1207. PubMed

See these in context on the Lemon 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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