Lung Expectorant Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lung Expectorant 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
Lung Expectorant is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, morning sickness in pregnancy.Based on those ingredients, 1,211 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ginger Rhizome Extract, Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Elecampane Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lung Expectorant by Herb 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Herb Pharm's Lung Expectorant is a liquid blend of 7 active herbal extracts. The main ingredient is a proprietary extract blend whose individual components are listed separately: ginger rhizome, elecampane root, yerba santa aerial parts, usnea lichen, thyme flowering aerial parts, and lobelia aerial parts and seed.
These are combined in a base of cane alcohol, distilled water, and vinegar (the inactive, structural ingredients).
Does it work?
Not established
The effectiveness evidence for most of the herbs in this product is limited. For ginger, research suggests it may be possibly effective for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting and dysmenorrhea (period pain), and possibly effective for osteoarthritis, but possibly ineffective for exercise-related muscle soreness and chemotherapy-related nausea.
For the other herbs—elecampane, yerba santa, usnea, thyme, and lobelia—we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate their effectiveness for the conditions they're traditionally used for, including cough, bronchitis, and smoking cessation. The evidence simply isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Ginger is generally well tolerated at typical food and supplement doses in most healthy adults, though higher doses of 5 grams per day or more increase the risk of side effects. Common mild effects from ginger include abdominal discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, and a pepper-like irritation in the mouth and throat.
One case of mild arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) was reported in a trial. Elecampane can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset, and is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and lactation.
Usnea's main constituent, usnic acid, has been linked to liver damage when taken orally and can cause contact dermatitis and conjunctivitis when applied to skin; it's rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and lactation. Yerba santa and lobelia both lack sufficient safety data in pregnancy and lactation, so medicinal use is best avoided in those times.
Thyme is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation when used in food amounts, though medicinal doses have not been fully studied.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check your medications against these drug types (worst severity first): anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners), drugs processed through CYP3A4 liver metabolism, P-glycoprotein substrates, antidiabetes drugs, heart medications (nifedipine, losartan), lithium, cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs, estrogens, and sedatives/CNS depressants. The interaction data we hold covers these categories for the ingredients we could check; we hold no data for grindelia budding tops.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product brings together herbs traditionally used for respiratory and expectorant support, though the evidence for effectiveness is limited. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes medications, heart drugs, lithium, sedatives, or estrogen replacement therapy, you need to check this product against your specific medications before starting.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing any chronic condition.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.
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 Lung Expectorant, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090700014865 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 338104 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lung Expectorant by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 572 mg | -- |
| Ginger Rhizome Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Elecampane Root Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Yerba Santa Aerial Parts Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Usnea Lichen Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Lobelia Aerial Parts, Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried | 0 NP | -- |
| Grindelia Budding Tops, Flowering Tops Extract, Fresh, Undried | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Vinegar
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 3 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
Formulation
Respiratory system
Gluten-free
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Lung Expectorant by Herb Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lung Expectorant by Herb Pharm
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 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 Extract Blend
- › Ginger Rhizome Extract
- › Elecampane Root Extract
- › Yerba Santa Aerial Parts Extract
- › Usnea Lichen Extract
- › Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract
- › Lobelia Aerial Parts, Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried
- › Grindelia Budding Tops, Flowering Tops Extract, Fresh, Undried
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Vinegar. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lung Expectorant by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herb Pharm's Lung Expectorant contains multiple ingredients with documented interactions.
The most serious concern is ginger rhizome extract, which carries Moderate-severity interactions across a broad range of medications. Ginger may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (including warfarin and similar blood thinners), and it may raise bleeding risk specifically with nifedipine, a heart medication.
It can also theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you're taking diabetes medications, and may increase levels or effects of blood pressure drugs like losartan.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Ginger also interacts with drugs processed through your liver's CYP3A4 pathway and with P-glycoprotein substrates — a large group that includes many cancer medications, immune suppressants, and heart drugs. Additionally, elecampane root extract may add to the drowsy effects of sedatives and other central nervous system depressants (Moderate).
Yerba santa and lobelia both carry Moderate-severity interactions with lithium (a mood stabilizer), as they may reduce how your kidneys clear it and raise its levels. Thyme extract has Moderate interactions with estrogen replacement therapy, anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, and cholinergic or anticholinergic medications.
Usnea lichen extract was checked and shows no interactions documented in our data. We could not check grindelia budding tops — we hold no data for it.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,196 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lung Expectorant interact with 1,211 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 7 ingredients in Lung Expectorant interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ginger Rhizome Extract Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract Elecampane Root Extract Yerba Santa Aerial Parts Extract Lobelia Aerial Parts, Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Abciximab interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Abrocitinib interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ginger with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acepromazine interactionElecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionElecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionElecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionElecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionElecampane Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Elecampane Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionGinger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Lung Expectorant — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
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Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
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Ginger Rhizome ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ginger Rhizome Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionThyme Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lung Expectorant 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.
Ginger Rhizome Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. However, research is conflicting.
Laboratory research suggests that ginger inhibits thromboxane synthetase and decreases platelet aggregation. However, this has not been demonstrated unequivocally in humans, with mixed results from clinical trials. Theoretically, excessive amounts of ginger might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ginger with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal and human research suggests that ginger might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Ginger might increase or decrease the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research and some case reports suggest that ginger inhibits CYP3A4 activity. Three case reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) adverse drug reaction database describe increased toxicity in patients taking ginger and cancer medications that are CYP3A4 substrates (imatinib, dabrafenib, and crizotinib). However, the causality of this interaction is unclear due to the presence of multiple interacting drugs and routes of administration.
Conversely, other in vitro research suggests that ginger induces CYP3A4 activity, leading to reduced levels of CYP3A4 substrates. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Theoretically, ginger might increase levels of losartan and the risk of hypotension.
In animal research, ginger increased the levels and hypotensive effects of a single dose of losartan. It is not clear if ginger alters the concentration or effects of losartan when taken continuously. Additionally, this interaction has not been shown in humans.
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Ginger may have antiplatelet effects and increase the risk of bleeding if used with nifedipine.
Clinical research shows that combined treatment with ginger 1 gram plus nifedipine 10 mg significantly inhibits platelet aggregation when compared to nifedipine or ginger alone.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Ginger might increase the absorption and blood levels of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates.
In vitro research and case reports suggest that ginger inhibits drug efflux by P-gp, potentially increasing absorption and serum levels of P-gp substrates. Two case reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) adverse drug reaction database describe increased toxicity in patients taking ginger and cancer medications that are P-gp substrates (trametinib, crizotinib). However, the causality of this interaction is unclear due to the presence of multiple interacting drugs and routes of administration.
Phenprocoumon (Marcoumar, Others)
Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding with phenprocoumon.
Phenprocoumon, a warfarin-related anticoagulant, might increase the international normalized ratio (INR) when taken with ginger. There is one case report of a 76-year-old woman with a stable INR on phenprocoumon that increased to greater than 10 when she began consuming dried ginger and ginger tea.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Laboratory research suggests that ginger might inhibit thromboxane synthetase and decrease platelet aggregation. In one case report, ginger increased the INR when taken with phenprocoumon, which has similar pharmacological effects as warfarin. In another case report, ginger increased the INR when taken with a combination of warfarin, hydrochlorothiazide, and acetaminophen. A longitudinal analysis suggests that taking ginger increases the risk of bleeding in patients taking warfarin for at least 4 months. However, research in healthy people suggests that ginger has no effect on INR, or the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of warfarin. Until more is known, monitor INRs closely in patients taking large amounts of ginger.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, taking ginger with calcium channel blockers might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some animal and in vitro research suggests that ginger has hypotensive and calcium channel-blocking effects. Another animal study shows that concomitant administration of ginger and the calcium channel blocker amlodipine leads to greater reductions in blood pressure when compared with amlodipine alone.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, when taken prior to cyclosporine, ginger might decrease cyclosporine levels.
In an animal model, ginger juice taken 2 hours prior to cyclosporine administration reduced the maximum concentration and area under the curve of cyclosporine by 51% and 40%, respectively. This effect was not observed when ginger juice and cyclosporine were administered at the same time.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP1A2 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP2B6 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, ginger might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ginger inhibits CYP2C9 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Theoretically, ginger might increase levels of metronidazole.
In an animal model, ginger increased the absorption and plasma half-life of metronidazole. In addition, the elimination rate and clearance of metronidazole was significantly reduced.
Thyme Flowering Aerial Parts Extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might reduce the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, thyme leaf extract might have additive effects with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that thyme leaf extract has antiplatelet effects. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of cholinergic drugs and thyme essential oil might cause additive cholinergic effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that thyme essential oil and specific essential oil constituents like thymohydroquinone and carvacrol can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). However, this effect has not been observed in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, thyme might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that thyme has estrogen receptor-binding activity and phytoestrogen content. However, this effect has not been observed in humans.
Elecampane Root Extract
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Elecampane might have sedative effects.
Yerba Santa Aerial Parts Extract
Lithium
Yerba santa is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yerba santa might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Lobelia Aerial Parts, Seed Extract, Fresh, Undried
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
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- 800-348-4372
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- www.herb-pharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Lung Expectorant’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Ginger
Interacts with 1,007 drugsGinger is a widely used culinary spice with a long history in traditional medicine, and it has the strongest evidence for helping with nausea and vomiting, including from motion sickness, pr...
Read the full Ginger monograph → Herb & supplement monographElecampane
Interacts with 248 drugsElecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very limited, so it should be seen as a folk...
Read the full Elecampane monograph → Herb & supplement monographYerba Santa
Interacts with 1 drugYerba Santa is an aromatic shrub from the western United States and Mexico that has long been used in folk medicine for coughs, congestion, and other respiratory complaints. Modern scientifi...
Read the full Yerba Santa monograph → Herb & supplement monographUsnea
Usnea is a lichen used in traditional herbal medicine, mainly for sore throats, skin infections, and as a general antimicrobial. Laboratory studies suggest its main compound, usnic acid, can...
Read the full Usnea monograph → Herb & supplement monographThyme
Interacts with 379 drugsThyme is a common kitchen herb that has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and digestive complaints. It is generally safe in the amounts found in food, and some cough products that com...
Read the full Thyme monograph → Herb & supplement monographLobelia
Interacts with 1 drugLobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking. It can be toxic in higher amounts, cau...
Read the full Lobelia monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Lung Expectorant'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.
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The 103 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.
Ginger 64 references
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Elecampane 5 references
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Usnea 10 references
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Thyme 18 references
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