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Litchi Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Litchi 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: Moderate

Litchi is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and antioxidant support, digestive complaints (traditional use), cough and sore throat (traditional use).Based on those ingredients, 207 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Litchi extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Litchi by Hawaii Pharm

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.

Hawaii Pharm's Litchi is a single-ingredient liquid extract from lychee. It's preserved with vegetable palm glycerin and alcohol.

The product contains one active ingredient.

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 Lychee product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lychee'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.

We don't have effectiveness ratings for lychee extract in our data, so we can't tell you whether it's been shown to work for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lychee

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.

Lychee fruit eaten as food in normal amounts is generally well tolerated, but concentrated extracts like this one aren't well studied. The fruit itself can trigger allergic reactions — hives, skin rashes, swelling of the tongue and lips, shortness of breath, or in rare cases anaphylaxis.

Lychee has been linked to a serious condition called hypoglycemic encephalopathy (brain swelling from very low blood sugar) in malnourished children, especially in India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. We don't have enough safety data on concentrated extracts during breastfeeding, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lychee

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lychee.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 207 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications) — lychee may increase your risk of low blood sugar. Also flag it if you're on immunosuppressants, since lychee may reduce how well they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This extract may be a concern if you take blood sugar medication or an immunosuppressant — check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it. Allergic reactions are possible, and concentrated lychee extracts aren't as well studied as the whole fruit.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have any questions about whether it's right for you, your healthcare provider is the best person to ask.

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 Oct 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Litchi, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 617503503848
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237494
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Litchi by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
617503503848
IngredientAmount% DV
Litchi extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Litchi chinensis)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

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

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Litchi by Hawaii Pharm label

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Litchi label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Litchi by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Litchi extract

Interacts with
207 drugs
970 mg per serving

Lychee is a sweet tropical fruit that is nutritious and a source of vitamin C and antioxidant plant compounds. While the fruit is a healthy food for m...

Litchi extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Litchi by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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207Drugs
86 Moderate 121 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Litchi extract 207

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Litchi interact with 207 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Litchi 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.

Litchi extract2 drug types · 207 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lychee seed might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lychee seed reduces fasting and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose and improves impaired glucose tolerance in rats with type 2 diabetes. Additionally, retrospective research in children has found an association between lychee consumption and increased odds of acute hypoglycemic encephalopathy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, lychee might reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.
In vitro, flavonoids extracted from lychee show immunostimulant effects. So far, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Litchi extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Litchi by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Litchi by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Litchi has a known interaction with 207 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Litchi 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 take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on lychee extract during breastfeeding to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What kind of allergic reactions can lychee cause?
Lychee can cause hives, skin rashes, swelling of the tongue and lips, shortness of breath, and rarely anaphylaxis. Contact with the fruit can also cause allergic skin reactions.
Is this safe if I have diabetes?
That's a conversation to have with your doctor. Lychee seed may lower blood sugar, which is a concern if you're already on a blood sugar medication — mixing them could push your blood sugar too low.
Is this the same as eating fresh lychee fruit?
No — this is a concentrated extract. Fresh lychee in normal food amounts is generally well tolerated, but concentrated extracts haven't been studied as thoroughly, so the safety profile is different.

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The Full Monographs Behind Litchi’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lychee

Interacts with 207 drugs

Lychee is a sweet tropical fruit that is nutritious and a source of vitamin C and antioxidant plant compounds. While the fruit is a healthy food for most people, supplement-strength extracts...

Read the full Lychee monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Litchi'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 12 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.

Lychee 12 references
  1. Niggemann B, Reibel S, Hipler C, Wahn U. Anaphylactic reaction to lychee in a 12-year-old girl: cross-reactivity to latex? Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2002;13(1):64-7. PubMed
  2. Giannattasio M, Serafini M, Guarrera P, et al. Contact urticaria from litchi fruit (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(1):67.
  3. Raap U, Schaefer T, Kapp A, Wedi B. Exotic food allergy: anaphylactic reaction to lychee. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2007;17(3):199-201.
  4. Guo JW. Effects of Litchi seed on enhancing insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetic-insulin resistant rats. Chinese J New Drugs 2003;12:526-9.
  5. Zhao M, Yang B, Wang J, et al. Immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of flavonoids extracted from litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn) pericarp. Int Immunopharmacol 2007;7(2):162-6. PubMed
  6. John TJ, Das M. Outbreaks of Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy in Muzaffarpur, India: Are These Caused by Toxins in Litchi Fruit?: The Point. Indian Pediatr. 2016;53(5):399.
  7. John TJ. Exploration of Association between Litchi Consumption and Seasonal Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome: Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist's Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2017;54(4):323-325. DOI
  8. Mathew JL. Exploration of Association between Litchi Consumption and Seasonal Acute Encephalopathy Syndrome: Evidence-based Medicine Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2017;54(4):319-323. PubMed
  9. Shrivastava A, Kumar A, Thomas JD, et al. Association of acute toxic encephalopathy with litchi consumption in an outbreak in Muzaffarpur, India, 2014: a case-control study. Lancet Glob Health. 2017;5(4):e458-e466.
  10. Spencer PS, Palmer VS, Mazumder R. Probable toxic cause for suspected lychee-linked viral encephalitis. Emerg Infect Dis. 2015;21(5):904-5. DOI
  11. Valsecchi R, Leghissa P. Contact allergy due to lychee. Acta Derm Venereol. 2013;93(1):90-1. PubMed
  12. Vashishtha VM. Outbreaks of Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy in Muzaffarpur, India: Are These Caused by Toxins in Litchi Fruit?: The Counterpoint. Indian Pediatr. 2016 May 8;53(5):399-402.

See these in context on the Lychee 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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