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Lobelia Vinegar Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Christopher's Original Formulas

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

Lobelia Vinegar Extract is a dietary supplement by Christopher's Original Formulas 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 organic Lobelia. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas

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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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: organic lobelia. Lobelia is an herb traditionally used in herbal medicine, though scientific support for its use is limited.

The product comes as a liquid vinegar extract, with inactive ingredients listed as a base.

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.

The only effectiveness rating we have on file for lobelia is for smoking cessation, where the evidence suggests it is possibly ineffective. We don't hold effectiveness data for any other claimed uses of this product.

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. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation have been reported even at doses as low as 50 mg.

Toxicity from lobelia leaf typically occurs at doses of 600 mg or higher and can cause sweating, rapid heart rate, convulsions, low body temperature, dangerously low blood pressure, coma, and death. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and insufficient safety information.

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, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—lobelia may raise lithium levels and your dose might need to be adjusted.

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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.

This product is intended for adults only and carries real toxicity risks at higher doses. If you take lithium, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—your dose may need adjustment.

Because lobelia safety data is limited and toxicity is a concern, discuss this product with your own healthcare provider before taking it, especially if you have heart, blood pressure, or neurological concerns.

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 Apr 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lobelia Vinegar Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Christopher's Original Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 084783497035
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200598
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas, 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:
3 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Drop(s)
Servings per container
190
UPC/BARCODE
084783497035
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Lobelia0 NP--

Other ingredients: A base of

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 3 drops three times a day, or as directed by your health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use during pregnancy or give to small children except as directed by your health care professional.

Warning: Do not use during pregnancy or give to small children except as directed by your health care professional.

General Statements

Proudly Made In The U.S.A

Brand IP Statement(s)

2017 Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C. All Rights Reserved

John R. Christopher

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

No added fillers or chemicals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease

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Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas

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

Serving size3 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container190 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic 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...

Organic Lobelia monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: A base of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
1 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lobelia Vinegar Extract 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.

organic 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 Vinegar Extract, from the product label.

Christopher's Original Formulas

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Name
Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C.
City
Spanish Fork
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Phone Number
1-800-453-1406
Web Address
www.drchristopher.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas: Common Questions

Does Lobelia Vinegar Extract by Christopher's Original Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lobelia Vinegar Extract 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 Vinegar Extract 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 while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Will this help me quit smoking?
The evidence we have suggests lobelia is possibly ineffective for smoking cessation. Other, more proven approaches are available; ask your doctor or pharmacist about options that may work better.
What side effects might I get?
Common ones include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, throat irritation, coughing, dizziness, and tremors—even at lower doses. At higher doses (600 mg or more of the leaf), lobelia can cause serious toxicity: rapid heart rate, dangerously low blood pressure, convulsions, and more. Because this is a liquid extract, you need to be careful about how much you're actually taking.
How do I know if I'm taking too much?
Side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can show up at doses as low as 50 mg. Serious toxicity happens at higher amounts. Follow the label directions carefully, and if you develop any of these symptoms, stop and contact your doctor or poison control right away.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lobelia Vinegar Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lobelia Vinegar Extract'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

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