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Noni Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by The Vitamin Shoppe

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Noni is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: noni fruit. Noni is a tropical fruit historically used in traditional medicine, though we don't hold evidence on file that it's effective for the conditions it's marketed for.

The capsule itself contains gelatin and magnesium stearate, which are inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the supplement.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Noni product and its label doesn't state a use — see Noni's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data we hold does not establish whether noni is effective for asthma, atherosclerosis, athletic performance, burns, cancer, or cardiovascular disease — all are rated insufficient reliable evidence. If noni is marketed for other uses, those aren't covered in our monograph.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Noni

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Noni is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in moderate amounts, though high-quality safety studies haven't been done. The main concerns are rare but serious liver injury (hepatotoxicity, including liver failure) and the fruit's high potassium content.

Some people report nausea and abdominal discomfort. Noni has been traditionally used to cause abortion, so the safety data advises against it during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety information on file to know whether it's safe during breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Noni

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Noni.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 543 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking noni, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take a potassium-sparing diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or ARB (blood pressure drugs that raise potassium). Also check if you take warfarin (a blood thinner), phenytoin (an anti-seizure drug), or any medication that stresses the liver.

If you take ranitidine for heartburn, that needs a conversation too.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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 is one to clear with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take blood pressure medication, blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs, or anything that affects liver function or potassium. The potassium risk is real and can be serious.

If you're on any prescription medication, run it through the interaction checker on this page first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Noni, straight from the product label.

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe
Barcode (UPC) 766536022786
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2017
DSLD ID 75551
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
766536022786
IngredientAmount% DV
Noni750 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Superfood

A tropical superfruit Antioxidant

Actual size

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder. Learn more at vsquality.net

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free

Does Not Contain: Yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, salt, soy, fish, dairy, citrus, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule up to three (3) times daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General

Item No. VS-2278 1632231 CR 1

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Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Noni

Interacts with
542 drugs
750 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions

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542Drugs
541 Moderate 1 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Noni 542

Each 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.

Noni8 drug types · 542 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Noni, from the product label.

The Vitamin Shoppe

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Name
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-800-223-1216
Web Address
www.vitaminshoppe.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions

Does Noni by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Noni has a known interaction with 542 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Noni contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take noni if I'm pregnant?
No. Noni has been traditionally used to cause abortion, so the safety data advises against it during pregnancy. Don't use it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is noni safe to breastfeed while taking?
There isn't enough safety information on file to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking noni while breastfeeding — they can help you decide what's right for you and your baby.
What side effects might I get from noni?
Most people tolerate it well, but some report nausea and abdominal discomfort. Rarely, noni has been linked to serious liver injury in previously healthy patients. Stop taking it and see your doctor right away if you notice yellowing of your skin or eyes, dark urine, or belly pain.
Does noni actually work for the conditions it's sold for?
The data we hold doesn't establish that it works for asthma, atherosclerosis, athletic performance, burns, cancer, or cardiovascular disease — all are rated insufficient evidence. If you're considering noni for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.
Why does noni interact with so many blood pressure and potassium drugs?
Noni juice is high in potassium — about 6 milliequivalents per 100 mL. Drugs like ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics also raise potassium levels, so combining them risks dangerously high potassium in your blood. That's why the combination matters.

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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.

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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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Stadlbauer V, Fickert P, Lackner C, et al. Hepatotoxicity of NONI juice: report of two cases. World J Gastroenterol 2005;11:4758-60. PubMed
  4. Carr ME, Klotz J, Bergeron M. Coumadin resistance and the vitamin supplement "Noni". Am J Hematol 2004;77:103. PubMed
  5. Jensen CJ, Westendorf J, Wang MY, Wadsworth DP. Noni juice protects the liver. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006;18:575-7. PubMed
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Stadlbauer V, Weiss S, Payer F, Stauber RE. Herbal does not at all mean innocuous: the sixth case of hepatotoxicity associated with morinda citrifolia (noni). Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:2406-7. PubMed
  10. López-Cepero Andrada JM, Lerma Castilla S, Fernández Olvera MD, Amaya Vidal A. [Hepatotoxicity caused by a noni (Morinda citrifolia) preparation]. [Article in Spanish] Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2007;99:179-81.
  11. Nima S, Kasiwong S, Ridtitid W, et al. Gastrokinetic activity of Morinda citrifolia aqueous fruit extract and its possible mechanism of action in human and rat models. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012;142(2):354-61. PubMed
  12. Issell, B. F., Gotay, C. C., Pagano, I., and Franke, A. A. Using quality of life measures in a Phase I clinical trial of noni in patients with advanced cancer to select a Phase II dose. J.Diet.Suppl 2009;6(4):347-359. PubMed
  13. Palu AK, Santiago RA West B Kaluhiokalani N Jensen J. The Effects of Morillda citrifolia L. Noni on High Blood Pressure: A Mechanistic Investigation and Case Study. ACS SYMPOSIUM SERIES 993 2008;
  14. Jiménez-Encarnación E, Ríos G, Muñoz-Mirabal A, Vilá LM. Euforia-induced acute hepatitis in a patient with scleroderma. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012. PubMed
  15. Bussmann RW, Hennig L, Giannis A, Ortwein J, Kutchan TM, Feng X. Anthraquinone Content in Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:208378.
  16. Yu-Chan Kang, Ming-Hong Chen, Shung-Lon Lai. Potentially Unsafe Herb-drug Interactions Between a Commercial Product of Noni Juice and Phenytoin- A Case Report. Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2015 Jun;24(2):43-6.

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