Muira Puama and Catuaba Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Muira Puama and Catuaba 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
Muira Puama and Catuaba is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido or sexual performance, erectile difficulties, general energy and fatigue.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 Muira Puama and Catuaba by Hawaii 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
This liquid contains two active ingredients: Muira Puama Bark Extract and Catuaba Bark Extract. It also holds alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extracts in liquid form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for both of these ingredients is insufficient to rate them. The facts show no established effectiveness ratings for Muira Puama against sexual dysfunction or erectile dysfunction, and no ratings for Catuaba either.
That doesn't mean they don't work — it means the scientific evidence to support them hasn't been built yet.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Human safety data for both ingredients are very limited, and long-term safety isn't well established. Neither one should be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the safety information just isn't there to support it.
Muira Puama has been used in small amounts traditionally, but you're not working with a lot of human research here. No adverse effects were recorded in the data we hold for either ingredient, but again, limited research means limited reporting.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none could happen — it means we have no monograph data linking them to specific drug problems.
Check with your own pharmacist or doctor before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
This is a traditional herbal combination with very little human safety research behind it and no proven effectiveness in the studies we have. If you're thinking about trying it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other medications.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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 Muira Puama and Catuaba, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253662651 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 301553 |
| 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 Muira Puama and Catuaba by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 983 mg | -- |
| Catuaba Bark Extract, Dry | 0 NP | -- |
| Muira Puama Bark Extract, Dry | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Organic Alcohol Based USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formulation
Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Not tested on animals
Organic Alcohol Based
Made in USA, Hawaii
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
Organic Alcohol Based
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Muira Puama and Catuaba by Hawaii Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Muira Puama and Catuaba by Hawaii Pharm
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 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
Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Muira Puama and Catuaba by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Muira Puama and Catuaba. 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 Muira Puama and Catuaba, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Muira Puama and Catuaba’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Catuaba
Catuaba is a Brazilian herbal bark long used as a traditional aphrodisiac and energy tonic, but there is very little reliable human research to show it works for any health condition. Qualit...
Read the full Catuaba monograph → Herb & supplement monographMuira Puama
Muira puama is a Brazilian plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and general tonic, often nicknamed 'potency wood.' Human research is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven,...
Read the full Muira Puama monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Muira Puama and Catuaba'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 2 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.
Muira Puama 2 references
- Waynberg, J. and Brewer, S. Effects of Herbal vX on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Adv Ther 2000;17(5):255-262. PubMed
- Nguyen S, Rajfer J, Shaheen M. Safety and efficacy of daily Revactin in men with erectile dysfunction: a 3-month pilot study. Transl Androl Urol. 2018;7(2):266-73. 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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