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Notoginseng 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

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

Notoginseng 400 mg is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bleeding and bruising, heart and circulation health, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 207 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are extract of Panax notoginseng. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart

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: an extract of Panax notoginseng, a plant used in traditional herbal medicine. The capsule also holds acacia gum and white rice flour as inactive ingredients to form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Heart and circulation health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Angina, Atherosclerosis, Bleeding, Bruises, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypertension — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Panax Notoginseng is rated "Possibly Effective" for Angina (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Panax Notoginseng is rated "Possibly Effective" for Intracranial hemorrhage, Stroke.
  • Also on file: Panax Notoginseng is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Myocardial infarction (MI).

The data we hold shows Panax notoginseng is possibly effective for angina (chest pain) and stroke prevention, and possibly effective for intracranial hemorrhage. For heart attack (myocardial infarction), the evidence rates it possibly ineffective.

For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Panax Notoginseng

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.

Panax notoginseng is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though quality human safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported with oral use are dry mouth, flushed skin, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, rash, and vomiting — a small number of users may experience these.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and lactation, as there isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe for your baby.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Panax Notoginseng

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 — Panax Notoginseng.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 207 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 this product, double-check if you're on warfarin or other blood thinners — the interaction risk is Moderate and centers on bleeding. Also flag aspirin, any CYP1A2 substrate medications (a category that includes certain heart and psychiatric drugs), and regular caffeine intake.

Your pharmacist can review your exact list with the tool on this page.

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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.

This product may appeal to people looking for traditional heart or stroke support, but the interaction profile is significant enough that you'll want to check your medications first. If you take blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or rely heavily on caffeine, talk to your pharmacist before starting.

Given the limited human safety data and pregnancy concerns, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it.

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 May 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Notoginseng 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Barcode (UPC) 5453003827528
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 285397
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
5453003827528
IngredientAmount% DV
extract of Panax notoginseng400 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Formula

75% Notoginsenosides

Notoginseng 400 mg Per day

Each capsule contains 200 mg of Panax notoginseng extract.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Adults. Take 2 capsules a day.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.

Keep out of children's reach.

As with any nutritional supplement, you should consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem.

Storage

Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.

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Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Extract of Panax notoginseng

Interacts with
207 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Ginsenosides R1, Ginsenosides Rb1, Ginsenosides Rd, Ginsenosides Re, Ginsenosides Rg1, Notoginsenosides

Panax notoginseng (sanqi or tienchi ginseng) is a traditional Chinese herb most often used to help with bleeding, bruising, and circulation. Human evi...

Extract of Panax notoginseng monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

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207Drugs
207 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Notoginseng 400 mg 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.

extract of Panax notoginseng4 drug types · 207 drugs

Aspirin

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with aspirin may increase the risk of adverse effects from both products.
Animal research shows that taking Panax notoginseng extract with aspirin increases blood levels of salicylic acid by approximately 50% and blood levels of Panax notoginseng by 75% to 196%. This effect may be due to increased absorption of both products.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caffeine

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng may decrease the levels and clinical effects of caffeine.
Animal research shows that administering Panax notoginseng intravenously for 7 days before intraperitoneal injection of caffeine can decrease maximal blood levels of caffeine by 37%. This interaction is attributed to the ability of Panax notoginseng to increase the activity of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Animal research shows that administering Panax notoginseng intravenously for 7 days before intraperitoneal injection of caffeine can decrease maximal blood levels of caffeine by 37%. This interaction was attributed to the ability of Panax notoginseng to increase the activity of CYP1A2.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding.
Animal research shows that taking Panax notoginseng concomitantly with warfarin increases plasma warfarin levels, prothrombin time, and international normalized ratio when compared with control. In vitro research also suggests that Panax notoginseng may downregulate expression of cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes, which may affect warfarin metabolism.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Notoginseng 400 mg, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
Street Address
Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
City
Funchal
ZipCode
9000-015
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Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does Notoginseng 400 mg by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Notoginseng 400 mg has a known interaction with 207 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Notoginseng 400 mg 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 Notoginseng if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during both pregnancy and lactation — there isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe for your baby. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, the most commonly reported ones are dry mouth, flushed skin, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, rash, and vomiting. Most people tolerate it well, but if any of these bother you, let your pharmacist know.
Will this reduce how my caffeine works?
Possibly. Animal research shows Panax notoginseng may lower caffeine levels by around 37%, so your coffee or tea might not give you the same boost. If you rely on caffeine for alertness, mention it to your pharmacist.
Does this product have fillers?
It contains acacia gum and white rice flour as inactive ingredients to form the capsule. They're minimal, but they're there.

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Notoginseng 400 mg'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 15 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.

Panax Notoginseng 15 references
  1. Huang KC. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. 2nd ed. New York, NY: CRC Press, LLC 1999:101-102.
  2. Bensky D, Gamble A, Kaptchuk T. Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1996:359-60.
  3. Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
  4. Du XF, Yin XP, Zhang GL, Shi HJ, Shao MH. Interstitial granulomatous drug reaction to a Chinese herb extract. Eur J Dermatol. 2012 May-Jun;22(3):419-20. PubMed
  5. Liu R, Qin M, Hang P, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Liu G. Effects of Panax notoginseng saponins on the activities of CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 in rats in vivo. Phytother Res. 2012 Aug;26(8):1113-8.
  6. Shang Q, Xu H, Liu Z, Chen K, Liu J. Oral Panax notoginseng Preparation for Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:940125.
  7. Tian Z, Pang H, Du S, Lu Y, Zhang L, Wu H, Guo S, Wang M, Zhang Q. Effect of Panax notoginseng saponins on the pharmacokinetics of aspirin in rats. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2017 Jan 1;1040:136-143. PubMed
  8. Xu D, Huang P, Yu Z, Xing DH, Ouyang S, Xing G. Efficacy and Safety of Panax notoginseng Saponin Therapy for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Meta-Analysis, and Mini Review of Potential Mechanisms of Action. Front Neurol. 2015 Jan 7;5:274. PubMed
  9. Yang X, Xiong X, Wang J. Sanqi panax notoginseng injection for angina pectoris. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:963208. PubMed
  10. Yin Z, Ma L, Xu J, Xia J, Luo D. Pustular drug eruption due to Panax notoginseng saponins. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2014 Jul 16;8:957-61. PubMed
  11. Song H, Wang P, Liu J, Wang C. Panax notoginseng Preparations for Unstable Angina Pectoris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phytother Res. 2017 Jun 20.
  12. Tian Z, Pang H, Zhang Q, et al. Effect of aspirin on the pharmacokinetics and absorption of panax notoginsengsaponins. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2018 Jan 2;1074-75.
  13. Li C, Xu T, Zhou P, et al. Post-marketing safety surveillance and re-evaluation of Xueshuantong injection. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018;18(1):277. PubMed
  14. Liu L, Shen XJ, Xue LJ, Yao SK, Zhu JY. Submucosal hematoma with a wide range of lesions, severe condition and atypical clinical symptoms: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021;9(20):5683-5688. PubMed
  15. Qian J, Chen W, Wu J, et al. Effects and Mechanism of Action of Panax notoginseng Saponins on the Pharmacokinetics of Warfarin. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2022;47(3):331-342. PubMed

See these in context on the Panax Notoginseng monograph →

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