Lobelia 240 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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Lobelia 240 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for asthma and breathing problems, cough and bronchitis, smoking cessation aid.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract at 240 mg per serving. Lobelia is the entire aboveground part of the plant, extracted into a liquid form.
The liquid also holds purified water and 18–25% ethyl alcohol as inactive ingredients (the alcohol is a preservative and extraction solvent).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold rates lobelia as possibly ineffective for smoking cessation. If you're considering this for that purpose, the data doesn't support its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lobelia can be toxic, especially at higher doses, so caution is strongly advised when using it. Common side effects from oral doses include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tremors, coughing, and throat irritation—and these have been reported at doses as low as 50 mg.
At doses of 600 mg or higher, lobelia can cause serious toxicity: sweating, rapid heartbeat, seizures, dangerously low body temperature, very low blood pressure, coma, and death. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to toxicity concerns and lack of safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product—lobelia may raise lithium levels and require a dose adjustment. No interactions are documented in our data for any other medication classes.
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.
Lobelia is a potent herb with real toxicity risk at higher doses. If you take lithium, you'll want to discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since the dose of your medication might need to change.
Because of pregnancy and breastfeeding safety concerns, women who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing should avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
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 Lobelia 240 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000003882 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 187489 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract | 240 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, 18-25% Ethyl Alcohol
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Seals/Symbols
Gluten Free
K Parve
Formula
K Parve
Lobelia inflata Made from 690 mcg Lobelia Herb
Low Alcohol
General
9259 Rev. 10/17 NA29
General Statements
Since 1972
Brand IP Statement(s)
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2017 Nature's Answer
Formulation
Gluten-Free
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1/4 mL (app. 7 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
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Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract
Interacts with1 drug
Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking...
Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, 18-25% Ethyl Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer does interact with one medication class we have data on.
Through its lobelia extract, this product may affect lithium (a mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder). Lobelia is thought to work like a mild water pill, which could theoretically reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood.
If you take lithium, your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other major medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, always run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start — we may not have complete information on every drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lobelia 240 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lobelia 240 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Lobelia 240 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lobelia (l. Inflata) Whole Herb ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties.
Read the full Lobelia (l. Inflata) Whole Herb Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lobelia 240 mg 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.
Lobelia (L. inflata) whole herb extract
Lithium
Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lobelia 240 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Answer
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- Nature's Answer
- Street Address
- 85 Commerce Drive
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Phone Number
- (800) 439-2324
- Web Address
- www.naturesanswer.com
Lobelia 240 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lobelia 240 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lobelia 240 mg'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.
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The 6 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.
Lobelia 6 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- McChargue DE, Collins FL Jr, Cohen LM. Effect of non-nicotinic moist snuff replacement and lobeline on withdrawal symptoms during 48-h smokeless tobacco deprivation. Nicotine Tob Res 2002;4:195-200. PubMed
- Stead LF, Hughes JR. Lobeline for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;2:CD000124. PubMed
- Plakun, A. L., Ambrus, J., Bross, I., Graham, S., Levin, M. L., and Ross, C. A. Clinical factors in smoking withdrawal: preliminary report. Am J Public Health Nations.Health 1966;56(3):434-441. PubMed
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