Multizyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Multizyme 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
Multizyme is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 1,102 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice, Bromelain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories
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
Multizyme contains five active ingredients: cellulase, pepsin, duodenum, bromelain, and de-glycyrrhizinated licorice. These are digestive enzymes meant to support breakdown of foods in your gut.
The product also contains four inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose, gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — which help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Bromelain has been studied for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), burns, cancer, chemotherapy side effects, chronic venous insufficiency, and diabetes, but the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it effective for any of these uses. De-glycyrrhizinated licorice appears possibly effective for canker sores and atopic dermatitis (eczema), but evidence is limited for other claimed uses like asthma or Addison disease.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for cellulase, pepsin, or duodenum.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pepsin is generally well tolerated but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people. Bromelain is generally well tolerated in the short term, though common side effects include diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, and headache; rarely, inhaled bromelain can trigger asthma or allergic reactions.
De-glycyrrhizinated licorice is generally fine for short-term use but at high doses or long-term can cause serious problems — common side effects are headache, nausea, vomiting, or contact dermatitis if applied to skin. During pregnancy, pepsin safety hasn't been established and should be avoided unless prescribed; bromelain and de-glycyrrhizinated licorice should also be avoided because safety data is insufficient.
During breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data for pepsin, bromelain, or licorice — medical advice is needed before use.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Multizyme, double-check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) — bromelain may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take digoxin or other heart medications, blood pressure drugs, chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin or paclitaxel, or medications your liver breaks down using CYP2B6, CYP2C19, or CYP3A4 pathways — the de-glycyrrhizinated licorice may interfere.
If you take tetracycline antibiotics, note that bromelain might theoretically increase their levels, though the clinical significance isn't clear.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Multizyme may be worth considering if you're looking for digestive enzyme support and have no drug interactions. If you take blood thinners, heart medications, antibiotics, or medications processed by your liver, check with your pharmacist first.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the safety data isn't strong enough to say it's okay on your own.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.
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 Multizyme, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Wonder Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 300 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 18, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 260634 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulase | 1 mg | -- |
| Pepsin | 65 mg | -- |
| Duodenum | 6 mg | -- |
| Bromelain | 250 mg | -- |
| De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice | 6 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a food enzyme dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with each meal and if necessary at bedtime. Don't hesitate to use 2 servings (2 capsules) with each meal and at bedtime if needed.
Precautions
Tamper evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability. Made in USA
Nutritionally supports digestive health
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees-30 degrees C).
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 any disease.
General Statements
Formula 2913
Formula
Bromelain-Pepsin Licorice-Doudenum Cellulase
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Enzyme Dietary Supplement
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Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Cellulase
Pepsin
No knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Pepsin monograph & interactionsDuodenum
Bromelain
Interacts with141 drugs
Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early st...
Bromelain monograph & interactionsDe-glycyrrhizinated Licorice
Interacts with1,040 drugs
Licorice root is a traditional remedy used for sore throats, coughs, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence is limited for most uses. Regu...
De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Multizyme by Wonder Laboratories contains two ingredients with documented drug interactions.
Bromelain has Moderate interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — it may increase bleeding risk if you're on warfarin, aspirin, or similar medications. De-glycyrrhizinated licorice carries Moderate interactions with digoxin (a heart medication), several blood pressure and chemotherapy drugs, and certain medications your liver metabolizes, potentially changing how well they work.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bromelain also has a Minor interaction with tetracycline antibiotics; lab research suggests it might increase absorption, though a clinical study found no difference in drug levels.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,086 individual medications. We could not check two ingredients — cellulase and duodenum — because no interaction data is held for them.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Multizyme interact with 1,102 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Multizyme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice Bromelain
AcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, ChlorzoxazoneAcetazone Forte, Extra Strength Tylenol Aches & Strains, Parafon Forte
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, PseudoephedrineSinadrin Plus
How Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, IsomethepteneAmidrine, Midchlor, Migquin, Migratine
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, IsomethepteneMidrin
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, IsometheptaneIsocom
How Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Doxylamine, PseudoephedrineEx Strength Tylenol Sinus Nighttime
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, MethocarbamolRobaxacet
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
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De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAsenapineSaphris, Secuado
How Asenapine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Asenapine interactionBendamustineBelrapzo, Treanda, Vivimusta
How Bendamustine interacts with Multizyme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
De-glycyrrhizinated LicoriceCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice + Bendamustine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Multizyme 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.
De-glycyrrhizinated Licorice
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
In human research, licorice increases blood pressure in a dose-dependent manner.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of cisplatin.
In animal research, licorice diminished the therapeutic efficacy of cisplatin.
Corticosteroids
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice and corticosteroids might increase the side effects of corticosteroids.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of licorice and oral corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, can potentiate the duration of activity and increase blood levels of corticosteroids. Additionally, in one case report, a patient with neurogenic orthostatic hypertension stabilized on fludrocortisone 0.1 mg twice daily developed pseudohyperaldosteronism after recent consumption of large amounts of black licorice.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that licorice extract and glabridin, a licorice constituent, inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes. Licorice extract from the species G. uralensis seems to inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes to a greater degree than G. glabra extract in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6; however, these interactions have not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro, licorice extracts from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibit CYP2C19 isoenzymes in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8.
In vitro, licorice extract from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibits CYP2C8 isoenzymes. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
There is conflicting evidence about the effect of licorice on CYP2C9 enzyme activity. In vitro research shows that extracts from the licorice species G. glabra and G. uralensis moderately inhibit CYP2C9 isoenzymes. However, evidence from an animal model shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis can induce hepatic CYP2C9 activity. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP2C9 substrates.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin, taken in a dosage of 150 mg orally twice daily for 14 days, modestly decreases the area under the concentration-time curve of midazolam by about 20%. Midazolam is a substrate of CYP3A4, suggesting that glycyrrhizin modestly induces CYP3A4 activity. Animal research also shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis induces CYP3A4 activity. However, licorice extract from G. glabra species appear to inhibit CYP3A4-induced metabolism of testosterone in vitro. It is thought that the G. glabra inhibits CYP3A4 due to its constituent glabridin, which is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor in vitro and not present in other licorice species. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP3A4 substrates.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Overuse or misuse of licorice with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Overuse of licorice might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. In one case report, a 72-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia, stroke, and hepatic dysfunction was hospitalized with severe hypokalemia and uncontrolled hypertension due to pseudohyperaldosteronism. This was thought to be provoked by concomitant daily consumption of a product containing 225 mg of glycyrrhizin, a constituent of licorice, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for 1 month.
Estrogens
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen therapy.
Theoretically, licorice might interfere with estrogen therapy due to estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects.
Loop Diuretics
Theoretically, loop diuretics might increase the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice.
Theoretically, loop diuretics might enhance the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice by inhibiting the enzyme that converts cortisol to cortisone; however, bumetanide (Bumex) does not appear to have this effect.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease levels of midazolam.
In humans, the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin appears to moderately induce the metabolism of midazolam. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 3A4 by licorice. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking midazolam.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice can increase P-glycoprotein activity.
Paclitaxel (Abraxane, Onxol)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of paclitaxel.
Multiple doses of licorice taken concomitantly with paclitaxel might reduce the effectiveness of paclitaxel. Animal research shows that licorice 3 grams/kg given orally for 14 days before intravenous administration of paclitaxel decreases the exposure to paclitaxel and increases its clearance. Theoretically, this occurs because licorice induces cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes, which metabolize paclitaxel. Notably, a single dose of licorice did not affect exposure or clearance of paclitaxel.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of warfarin.
Licorice seems to increase metabolism and decrease levels of warfarin in animal models. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism by licorice. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid taking licorice.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of methotrexate.
Animal research suggests that intravenous administration of glycyrrhizin, a licorice constituent, and high-dose methotrexate may delay methotrexate excretion and increase systemic exposure, leading to transient elevations in liver enzymes and total bilirubin. This interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Bromelain
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.
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Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
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Interacts with 1,040 drugsLicorice root is a traditional remedy used for sore throats, coughs, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence is limited for most uses. Regular licorice contains glycyrrhizin, whic...
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