Lemon Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
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
Lemon is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract. 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 Herbal Terra
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
This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract. It's made using a liquid extraction process to concentrate the compounds naturally found in lemon peel.
The product also includes menstruum, a solvent used in the extraction process.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established in our data for any of lemon's uses. The product's ingredient shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), anxiety, respiratory tract infections, high blood pressure, and kidney stones (nephrolithiasis).
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means rigorous trials haven't yet proven its benefit for these purposes. If you're considering it for a health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lemon as a food or drink is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. However, this product is a concentrated liquid extract, not the fruit itself.
The safety data for medicinal amounts and extracts isn't as well studied as for food-level lemon. Orally, fresh lemon juice taken at therapeutic amounts — specifically 60 mL twice daily — caused gastrointestinal disturbances in about a third of trial participants in one study, with about one in five reporting heartburn and one in twelve reporting upper abdominal pain.
Avoid concentrated lemon supplements or essential oils unless your doctor approves. There's no pregnancy or lactation safety data on file for this product — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take itraconazole (Sporanox), an antifungal medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — lemon may increase how much of the drug your body absorbs. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient.
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.
This lemon extract is generally well tolerated at food levels but can cause heartburn and stomach upset when taken in larger medicinal amounts. The main thing to watch for is itraconazole (Sporanox), an antifungal — if you take it, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
The evidence for lemon's health benefits isn't yet established, so consider it an exploratory choice rather than a proven remedy.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
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 Lemon, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429524519509 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234996 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lemon by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: USA.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Citrus X limon
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Lemon by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lemon by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract
Interacts with1 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...
Certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lemon by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Lemon liquid extract contains lemon peel, which has one documented interaction with a medication.
The concern is with itraconazole (Sporanox), an antifungal drug — lemon may increase how much of this medication your body absorbs, potentially raising its effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The interaction is rated Minor in severity. A case report noted that dissolving itraconazole tablets in beverages containing lemon before taking them boosted the drug's level in one lung transplant patient's blood.
If you take itraconazole, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — they may need to adjust your dose or timing.
No other interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Use the medication search tool on this page to confirm your exact drugs aren't affected.
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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. certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract
ItraconazoleSporanox, Sporanox Injection, Tolsura
How Itraconazole interacts with Lemon — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Lemon (citrus X Limon) Dried Peel Liquid ExtractItraconazole (sporanox) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking itraconazole capsules or tablets with a beverage containing lemon might increase the levels and clinical effects of itraconazole.
Read the full Certified Organic Lemon (citrus X Limon) Dried Peel Liquid Extract + Itraconazole interactionEach 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.
certified organic Lemon (Citrus x limon) dried peel liquid extract
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lemon, from the product label.
Lemon by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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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.
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.
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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
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