Noni Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Noni 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
Noni is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general wellness and energy, inflammation and joint pain, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 542 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Noni Fruit Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Noni 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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Noni Fruit Extract in dry form. Noni is a tropical fruit used in traditional medicine, and this liquid formula also includes alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for noni isn't established in the data we hold. The product's ingredient has been studied for asthma, atherosclerosis, athletic performance, burns, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, but in each case the reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness is insufficient.
If you're considering noni for a specific health purpose, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Noni is generally well tolerated in moderate amounts, but there are real concerns worth knowing about. Rare cases of liver injury and liver failure have been reported in people taking noni products, though it's unclear whether noni itself or contaminants in certain products were responsible.
Serious liver damage can develop between 2 weeks and several months of use. The most common side effects when taken by mouth are abdominal discomfort and nausea.
Noni is high in potassium, which can be a problem if you have kidney disease or take medications that raise potassium levels. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy, as noni has been traditionally used to cause abortion.
There isn't enough safety information available for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then as well.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), potassium-sparing water pills, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, the blood thinner warfarin, or the seizure drug phenytoin. Also flag any other medications that can stress the liver or affect potassium levels, and the heartburn medication ranitidine.
Interactions are documented across these medication types.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Noni Fruit Extract is used traditionally to support various health concerns, but reliable evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. The bigger issue is its interactions with blood pressure drugs, heart medications, blood thinners, and seizure drugs—plus its potential to cause rare but serious liver injury.
If you take any prescription medications, especially for blood pressure, heart problems, or seizures, or if you have liver or kidney disease, talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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 Noni, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253638472 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 301638 |
| 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 Noni by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Noni Fruit Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
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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Formula
Morinda citrofol
Organic Alcohol Based
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
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Noni by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Noni by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Noni Fruit Extract, Dry
Interacts with542 drugs
Noni is a tropical fruit used widely in folk medicine and sold mostly as a juice or supplement, but solid human evidence for its many claimed benefits...
Noni Fruit Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Noni by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Noni Fruit Extract by Hawaii Pharm interacts with a range of common medications through its potassium content and other compounds.
The most serious concern involves blood pressure drugs and heart medications: noni may lower your blood pressure further if you're already taking blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), raising the risk of dangerously low pressure.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond that, noni can raise your potassium level when combined with potassium-sparing water pills (diuretics), ACE inhibitors, or ARBs—all commonly prescribed for blood pressure or heart problems. High potassium (hyperkalemia) can cause irregular heartbeats and other serious effects.
Noni may also reduce how well the blood thinner warfarin works, potentially lowering its protective effect, and could interfere with the seizure medication phenytoin by lowering its levels in your bloodstream. There's also concern that noni might worsen liver injury if you're taking other drugs that stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs), since noni itself has been linked to rare cases of liver damage.
Lastly, noni may increase levels of the heartburn medication ranitidine, boosting its effects. Altogether, these interactions span 543 individual medications.
Before starting this product, check your complete medication list with your own doctor or pharmacist using the tool below.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Noni interact with 542 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Noni interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Noni Fruit Extract, Dry
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, noni may increase the risk of hypotension when used in combination with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + 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 Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Noni — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Noni Fruit Extract, DryHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Noni Fruit Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Noni with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Noni Fruit Extract, Dry
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, combining noni and ACE inhibitors might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with ACE inhibitors, which can also increase potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Theoretically, combining noni and ARBs might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with ARBs, which can also increase potassium levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, noni may increase the risk of hypotension when used in combination with antihypertensive drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests that drinking noni juice can reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking noni with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
There is concern that noni might cause hepatotoxicity in some patients. Advise patients against combining noni with potentially hepatotoxic drugs.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, taking noni fruit juice concomitantly with phenytoin may lower phenytoin levels and increase the risk of seizures.
In one case report, an adult taking phenytoin for partial seizures experienced low serum phenytoin levels while taking noni juice 90-200 mL daily. Serum phenytoin levels increased after decreasing noni juice consumption; similarly, serum phenytoin levels decreased after increasing noni juice consumption. Some researchers believe noni juice may induce cytochrome P450 2C9 enzymes, which would decrease phenytoin levels, but this has not been well studied. Patients may need additional monitoring when starting or stopping noni juice supplementation.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Theoretically, combing noni and a potassium-sparing diuretic might increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Noni juice contains significant amounts of potassium, about 6 mEq/100 mL juice. This may increase the risk for hyperkalemia when used in conjunction with potassium-sparing diuretics, which can also increase potassium levels.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, taking noni juice concomitantly with warfarin might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
In one case, a 41-year-old patient stabilized on warfarin had a decreased international normalized ratio (INR) following consumption of a specific commercial noni juice product (Noni juice 4 Everything). While the patient was still taking noni juice, an increase in warfarin dose did not produce an increase in INR. However, it should be noted that this particular product contained extracts and derivatives from more than 115 components, many of which contained vitamin K. Furthermore, vitamin K was listed as a separate ingredient of the product, suggesting that the product was possibly fortified with vitamin K. It has not been verified that noni fruit alone contains a significant amount of vitamin K or interacts with warfarin.
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Taking noni fruit with ranitidine might increase the levels and clinical effects of ranitidine.
Clinical evidence shows that taking an aqueous extract of noni fruit 30 minutes prior to taking a single oral dose of ranitidine can increase the rate of absorption and plasma concentration of ranitidine.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Noni, 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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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Noni'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.
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The 16 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.
Noni 16 references
- Mueller BA, Scott MK, Sowinski KM, Prag KA. Noni juice (Morinda citrifolia): hidden potential for hyperkalemia? Am J Kidney Dis 2000;35:310-2. PubMed
- Millonig G, Stadlmann S, Vogel W. Herbal hepatotoxicity: acute hepatitis caused by a Noni preparation (Morinda citrifolia). Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2005;17:445-7. PubMed
- Stadlbauer V, Fickert P, Lackner C, et al. Hepatotoxicity of NONI juice: report of two cases. World J Gastroenterol 2005;11:4758-60. PubMed
- Carr ME, Klotz J, Bergeron M. Coumadin resistance and the vitamin supplement "Noni". Am J Hematol 2004;77:103. PubMed
- Jensen CJ, Westendorf J, Wang MY, Wadsworth DP. Noni juice protects the liver. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006;18:575-7. PubMed
- Yuce B, Gulberg V, Diebold J, Gerbes AL. Hepatitis induced by noni juice from morinda citrifolia: a rare cause of hepatotoxicity or the tip of the iceberg? Digestion 2006;73:167-70.
- Koch E, Biber A. Treatment of rats with the Pelargonium sidoides extract EPs 7630 has no effect on blood coagulation parameters or on the pharmacokinetics of warfarin. Phytomedicine 2007;14 Suppl 6:40-5. PubMed
- Yu EL, Sivagnanam M, Ellis L, Huang JS. Acute hepatotoxicity after ingestion of Morinda citrifolia (noni berry) juice in a 14-year-old boy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2011;52:222-4.
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