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Dietary supplement

Lobelia Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by L.A. Naturals

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lobelia is a dietary supplement by L.A. Naturals 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 certified organic fresh Lobelia. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lobelia by L.A. Naturals

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic fresh lobelia in a liquid form. The product also includes grain alcohol and deionized water as inactive ingredients.

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

L.A. Naturals Lobelia is rated possibly ineffective for smoking cessation based on the evidence we hold.

If you're considering it for that purpose, the data doesn't support its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia

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.

Lobelia can be toxic, especially at higher doses, so caution is strongly advised. You may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, throat irritation, coughing, dizziness, or tremors even at doses as low as 50 mg.

At 600 mg or higher, toxicity becomes a serious risk — symptoms include sweating, rapid heartbeat, convulsions, dangerously low body temperature, low blood pressure, and potentially fatal outcomes. This product is not safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and the lack of safety data.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia

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 — Lobelia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 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.

If you take lithium, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting L.A. Naturals Lobelia — the product may increase lithium levels and require a dose adjustment.

For any other medications, no interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lobelia carries a real risk of serious toxicity, especially at higher doses, and the evidence doesn't support its use for smoking cessation. If you take lithium, you'll need to check with your doctor before using this product — your dose may need adjustment.

Avoid it entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Have a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

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 Aug 26, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lobelia, straight from the product label.

Brand L.A. Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 641356042414
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 26, 2014
DSLD ID 35091
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lobelia by L.A. Naturals, 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:
0.167 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.67 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
641356042414
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic fresh Lobelia0 NP--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

SINGLE HERB IN ALCOHOL

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: 5-20 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily, or as needed.

Shake well before using.

Precautions

WARNINGS: Do not take during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Plant # K-0001604

MADE IN THE USA

FAST ABSORPTION MEDICINAL BOTANICALS

Amount Per Serving 500 mg Herb Weight Equivalence

Herb Strength Ratio 1:2

Seals/Symbols

L.a.(TM)

K PARVE

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Lobelia by L.A. Naturals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lobelia by L.A. Naturals

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

Serving size0.167 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic fresh Lobelia

Interacts with
1 drug
0 NP per serving

Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking...

Certified organic fresh Lobelia monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lobelia by L.A. Naturals Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lobelia 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 fresh Lobelia1 drug type · 1 drug

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

L.A. Naturals

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Name
Palko Services
Street Address
4991 W. US Hwy 20
City
Michigan City
State
IN
ZipCode
46360
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lobelia by L.A. Naturals: Common Questions

Does Lobelia by L.A. Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lobelia has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lobelia 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 use this to quit smoking?
The evidence we have rates lobelia as possibly ineffective for smoking cessation, so this product is not supported for that use. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about proven alternatives.
What side effects should I watch for?
At low doses you may get nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, throat irritation, coughing, dizziness, or tremors — even at 50 mg or less. At 600 mg or higher, toxicity symptoms include sweating, rapid heartbeat, convulsions, very low body temperature, low blood pressure, and potentially fatal effects.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No. Lobelia is rated likely unsafe for both pregnancy and breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. Do not use this product if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Can I take this with lithium?
Maybe, but not without checking first. Lobelia may reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood. Your doctor may need to lower your lithium dose. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
What is lobelia used for in this product?
Lobelia is included for smoking cessation, but the evidence doesn't support its use for that purpose. The data we hold rates it as possibly ineffective.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lobelia'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 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
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. 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
  5. Stead LF, Hughes JR. Lobeline for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;2:CD000124. PubMed
  6. 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

See these in context on the Lobelia 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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