LiverCare Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Himalaya
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking LiverCare 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
LiverCare is a dietary supplement by Himalaya with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health and circulation, digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea), cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 934 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Arjuna, Caper Bush, Chicory. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of LiverCare by Himalaya
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
Low disclosure
LiverCare contains 7 active ingredients: arjuna, yarrow, caper bush, chicory, black nightshade, tamarisk, and cassia occidentalis—a traditional Ayurvedic blend designed to support liver function. The product also contains vegetable cellulose as an inactive ingredient (capsule material).
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence for LiverCare's ingredients is not established in the data we hold. Arjuna has been studied for obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and angina, but the evidence is rated as insufficient.
Caper bush and chicory similarly lack reliable evidence for their claimed uses. Black nightshade, tamarisk, and cassia occidentalis have insufficient evidence as well.
This doesn't mean the product doesn't work—it means the research to prove it hasn't yet met the standard we track.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Arjuna is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, though long-term safety varies by product quality. Yarrow can cause allergic skin reactions (dermatitis or hives) when applied topically, and orally it's generally tolerated but human safety data are limited.
Caper bush appears well tolerated as food but concentrated supplements aren't well studied. Chicory is generally well tolerated in food amounts but may cause gas, bloating, or allergic reactions in sensitive people—especially if you're allergic to ragweed or related plants.
Black nightshade carries a real toxicity risk: only fully ripe fruit or properly cooked leaves are traditionally considered safe; green or unripe parts are toxic. Tamarisk and cassia occidentalis have no adverse-effect data on file.
For pregnancy and breastfeeding, safety data advise against arjuna and yarrow; chicory and black nightshade should be avoided in medicinal amounts; caper bush and tamarisk lack sufficient safety information, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about those.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking LiverCare, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diabetes medications (arjuna, caper bush, and chicory may lower blood sugar), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin (arjuna may raise bleeding risk), medications processed through your liver's CYP2D6, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 enzymes (arjuna may increase their levels), lithium (yarrow may raise its levels), chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxant), or omeprazole (a reflux medication). Use the search tool to check your full medication list.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
LiverCare is built on traditional Ayurvedic ingredients, but the scientific evidence for its effectiveness is not yet established. More importantly, several of its herbs interact with common medications—especially diabetes drugs, blood thinners, and drugs processed through your liver—and can increase lithium levels.
If you take any prescription medication, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 29, 2014.
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 LiverCare, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for LiverCare by Himalaya, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Arjuna | 0 NP | -- |
| Yarrow | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Herbal Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Caper Bush | 0 NP | -- |
| Chicory | 0 NP | -- |
| Black Nightshade | 0 NP | -- |
| Tamarisk | 0 NP | -- |
| Cassia occidentalis Linn. | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
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General Statements
Product sample. Not for sale.
HERBAL HEALTHCARE
for Maintaining Liver Health*
Pure Holistic Effective
MFG. LIC. NO. AUS-83
FDA Statement of Identity
HERBAL SUPPLEMENT
Formulation
Additive Free - Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule twice per day before meals.
General
HUS-5025606
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LiverCare by Himalaya 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 LiverCare by Himalaya
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Proprietary Herbal Blend
- › Arjuna
- › Yarrow
- › Caper Bush
- › Chicory
- › Black Nightshade
- › Tamarisk
- › Cassia occidentalis Linn.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
LiverCare by Himalaya Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
LiverCare by Himalaya contains several ingredients that interact with medications.
Through its arjuna, yarrow, caper bush, and chicory content, this product may affect how your body processes or responds to a range of drugs—most seriously, arjuna may increase the levels of medications metabolized by your liver's CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4 enzymes (a Moderate concern that can amplify drug effects), and it may also raise bleeding risk with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Arjuna also interacts with diabetes medications and may lower blood sugar unpredictably; caper bush and chicory carry the same diabetes drug concern. Arjuna has documented Moderate interactions with two specific drugs: chlorzoxazone (a muscle relaxant) and omeprazole (a reflux medication), both of which may accumulate to higher levels.
Yarrow can increase lithium levels if you're taking it for mood disorders. Altogether, these interactions span 935 individual medications.
We could not check tamarisk or cassia occidentalis for interactions—no data are on file for those. Use the medication checker below to search your exact prescriptions before starting LiverCare.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in LiverCare interact with 934 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 7 ingredients in LiverCare interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Arjuna Caper Bush Chicory Yarrow
Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, ChlorzoxazoneAcetazone Forte, Extra Strength Tylenol Aches & Strains, Parafon Forte
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaChlorzoxazone (parafon Forte, Paraflex) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaChlorzoxazone (parafon Forte, Paraflex), Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, DextromethorphanTylenol Cough Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, PseudoephedrineVicks NyQuil
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylephrineConar-A
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylpropanolamineAnatuss
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PseudoephedrineRobitussin Cold, Severe Cold, Suphedrine Cold/Cough
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, PyrilamineTheracaps
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Flu Liquid Gels, Non Aspirin Cold Caps, Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Flu Daytime Ex Strength, Tylenol Flu Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with LiverCare — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ChicoryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory + Acetohexamide interactionCaper BushAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Caper Bush + Acetohexamide interactionArjunaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
Read the full Arjuna + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Adagrasib interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with LiverCare — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Arjuna + Albiglutide interactionChicoryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Chicory + Albiglutide interactionCaper BushAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Caper Bush + Albiglutide interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with LiverCare — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArjunaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Arjuna + Alfuzosin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in LiverCare 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.
Arjuna
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
In vitro, Terminalia arjuna bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation, decreases platelet activation, and shows antithrombotic properties.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia bellirica or Terminalia chebula with antidiabetes drugs could affect blood sugar control and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal and in vitro research shows that Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula fruit and seed extract have hypoglycemic effects.
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex)
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from chlorzoxazone.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of chlorzoxazone increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2E1.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes and reduces CYP2C9 substrate metabolism.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes and reduces CYP2D6 substrate metabolism.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes and reduces CYP3A4 substrate metabolism.
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from omeprazole.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of omeprazole increases blood levels of omeprazole and decreases omeprazole clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of omeprazole by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19.
Caper Bush
Antidiabetes Drugs
Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs. However, other research does not support this effect. Until more is known, monitor blood glucose levels closely. Medication dose adjustments may be necessary.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
Chicory
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research shows that chicory extracts have antidiabetic effects.
Yarrow
Lithium
Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research shows that yarrow has diuretic activity. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yarrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for LiverCare, from the product label.
LiverCare by Himalaya: Common Questions
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Terminalia
Interacts with 933 drugsTerminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes. Some small studies suggest possible ben...
Read the full Terminalia monograph → Herb & supplement monographYarrow
Interacts with 1 drugYarrow is a traditional herb long used for wounds, digestive complaints, and colds, but high-quality human studies are very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. It is generally used...
Read the full Yarrow monograph → Herb & supplement monographCapers
Interacts with 86 drugsCapers are the edible pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa shrub, used widely as food and in traditional medicine. They contain antioxidant plant compounds, but high-quality human stu...
Read the full Capers monograph → Herb & supplement monographChicory
Interacts with 86 drugsChicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regularity. Strong human evidence for most othe...
Read the full Chicory monograph → Herb & supplement monographBlack Nightshade
Black nightshade is a wild plant whose cooked ripe berries and leaves are eaten as food in some cultures, but unripe berries and green parts can be poisonous. Human evidence for any health b...
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The 34 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.
Terminalia 9 references
- Sabu, M. C. and Kuttan, R. Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants and its relationship with their antioxidant property. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;81(2):155-160. PubMed
- Rao, N. K. and Nammi, S. Antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of the chloroform extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. BMC.Complement Altern.Med 2006;6:17. PubMed
- Murali, Y. K., Anand, P., Tandon, V., Singh, R., Chandra, R., and Murthy, P. S. Long-term effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. on hyperglycemia and associated hyperlipidemia, tissue glycogen content and in vitro release of insulin in streptozotocin induced
- Senthilkumar, G. P. and Subramanian, S. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Terminalia chebula fruits studies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Pharmaceutical Biology (Netherlands) 2007;45:511-518.
- Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. Inihbitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Platelets. 2009;20(3):183-1190.
- Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
- Wu G, Dong Z, Dong J, et al. Effects of mongolian medicine Terminalia chebula Retz. on 6 CYP450 enzymes in rats. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(12):3128-3138.
- Das A, Naveen J, Sreerama YN, Gnanesh Kumar BS, Baskaran V. Low-glycemic foods with wheat, barley and herbs (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Emblica officinalis) inhibit a-amylase, a-glucosidase and DPP-IV activity in high fat and low dose st
- Eltimamy M, Elshamarka M, Aboelsaad M, Sayed M, Moawad H. Effects of alcoholic extract of Terminalia Chebula dried fruit on blood biochemical profile in diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022;21(1):159-170. PubMed
Yarrow 8 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
- Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
- Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
- Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Achillea millefolium as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2016;35(3 suppl):5S-15S.
- Zakeri S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Gorji N, Memariani Z, Moeini R, Bijani A. The effect of Achillea millefolium L. on vulvovaginal candidiasis compared with clotrimazole: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020;52:102483. PubMed
- de Souza P, Crestani S, da Silva Rde C, et al. Involvement of bradykinin and prostaglandins in the diuretic effects of Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Aug 26;149(1):157-61. PubMed
- Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, Ehsani M. Effect of adding the herb Achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):207- PubMed
Capers 3 references
- Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.
- Huseini HF, Hasani-Rnjbar S, Nayebi N, et al. Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):447-52. PubMed
- Vahid H, Bonakdaran S, Khorasani ZM, et al. Effect of Capparis spinosa extract on metabolic parameters in patients with type-2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2019;19(1):100-107. PubMed
Chicory 13 references
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Stone-Dorshow T, Levitt MD. Gaseous response to ingestion of a poorly absorbed fructo-oligosaccharide sweetener. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:61-5. PubMed
- Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
- Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Cadot, P., Kochuyt, A. M., van Ree, R., and Ceuppens, J. L. Oral allergy syndrome to chicory associated with birch pollen allergy. Int.Arch.Allergy Immunol. 2003;131(1):19-24. PubMed
- Friis, B., Hjorth, N., Vail, J. T., Jr., and Mitchell, J. C. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce). Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(5):311-313.
- Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
- Pirson F, Detry B, Pilette C. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by chicory and oral allergy syndrome associated with bet v 1-related protein. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009;19(4):306-10.
- Willi R, Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, et al. Contact anaphylaxis and protein contact dermatitis in a cook handling chicory leaves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60(4):226-7. PubMed
- Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
- Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
- Devi Kt R, Sivalingam N. Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic ß-cell damage by inhibiting NF-?B activation and oxidative stress. J Appl Biomed 2020;18(2-3):70-9. PubMed
Black Nightshade 1 reference
- Dukes JA. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. first ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Inc., 1985.
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