Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutraMedix
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca 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
Maca is a dietary supplement by NutraMedix with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, energy and stamina, menopause symptoms.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maca by NutraMedix
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: maca root extract, a preparation from the maca plant. The liquid is formulated with water and ethanol as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence for maca's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. For the conditions listed — amenorrhea (missing periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis — the research is insufficient to rate whether it actually works.
That doesn't mean it's ineffective, only that we don't have reliable evidence either way yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied carefully. If you eat fresh, uncooked maca, stomach pain can happen — the extract form here should be gentler, but it's something to know.
During pregnancy, the safety data isn't there, so it's best to avoid it. The same goes for breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca root extract. That doesn't guarantee none exist — just run your medications through the checker to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca is a plant extract with no documented medication interactions, but its effectiveness for most claimed uses isn't established yet. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it until you've talked to your doctor.
For everyone else, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 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 Maca, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutraMedix |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 728650053022 |
| Net contents | 2 Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 334039 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca by NutraMedix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before each use: Take 20-30 drops two to three times per day.
Precautions
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Stop use if adverse reactions develop.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Antioxidant/Sexual health support
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Maca by NutraMedix label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca by NutraMedix
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca Root Extract
No knowninteractions
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...
Maca Root Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Ethanol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca by NutraMedix Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Maca, from the product label.
NutraMedix
See all NutraMedix products- Name
- NutraMedix
- City
- Jupiter
- State
- Florida
- ZipCode
- 33458
- Phone Number
- 561-745-2917
- Web Address
- www.nutramedix.com
Maca by NutraMedix: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca'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.
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 1 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.
Maca 1 reference
- Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed
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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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