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
Herbal Terra Lemon contains one active ingredient: a dried lemon peel liquid extract made from certified organic lemon (Citrus x limon). The product also includes menstruum, an inactive ingredient used as a solvent in liquid extracts.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lemon extract isn't established in our data. The facts note insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for hay fever, anxiety, respiratory tract infections, high blood pressure, or kidney stones.
If you're considering this product for one of those uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lemon as a food or drink is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. However, the facts caution against concentrated supplements or essential oils of lemon without your doctor's approval, since medicinal amounts haven't been well studied.
In one clinical trial using fresh lemon juice at 60 mL twice daily, gastrointestinal disturbances occurred in about a third of participants—chiefly heartburn and upper belly discomfort—compared to only about 8% in the placebo group. Most people tolerate lemon in food just fine, but larger medicinal amounts carry a real risk of stomach irritation.
The facts do not provide pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for lemon, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
The main medication to double-check is itraconazole (Sporanox), an antifungal tablet or capsule—lemon may raise its levels in your body. If you take this or any other medications, search them in the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to confirm there are no other documented interactions.
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.
Herbal Terra Lemon is a single-ingredient extract with minimal documented interactions—only a Minor concern with the antifungal itraconazole. The evidence for its effectiveness hasn't been established for common uses like hay fever or anxiety.
Most people tolerate it in normal food amounts, but the liquid extract at medicinal doses may cause heartburn or stomach upset in a significant number of users. If you take itraconazole or have a history of reflux or stomach sensitivity, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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) | 7429524419410 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234004 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar 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
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated 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 Lemon has one documented interaction, involving itraconazole (Sporanox), an antifungal medication.
The lemon extract may increase the levels and effects of itraconazole, particularly if you take the tablet form with a beverage containing lemon or dissolve the tablet in one before taking it. This is a Minor interaction, but worth flagging if you're on this antifungal.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
If you take itraconazole, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. They can advise on timing or whether a different antifungal might be safer with lemon in your routine.
You can search your exact medications in the tool below to double-check for any other interactions we may have on file.
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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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