On Guard Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by doTERRA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking On Guard 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
On Guard is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 1,200 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of On Guard by doTERRA
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
On Guard is a liquid blend with 6 active ingredients: Cinnamon, Clove, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, wild Orange, and the proprietary doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend itself. Each plays a role in the formula's intended protective action, though the strength of evidence for any single condition varies.
The product contains no inactive fillers or other excipients — just the active components.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for On Guard's ingredients is mixed and often limited. Cinnamon, Clove, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, and wild Orange all show insufficient reliable evidence for most of the conditions they're traditionally associated with — including common cold, cough, and various digestive or metabolic concerns.
Clove does have some evidence suggesting it may be possibly effective for ventilator-associated pneumonia (a hospital-acquired lung infection), and Rosemary shows possibly effective evidence for memory support. Beyond those two, the data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for a specific use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of On Guard's ingredients are generally well tolerated in food amounts. Cinnamon is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as are Clove, Eucalyptus, and wild Orange.
Rosemary is a different story — it's rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy, so avoid medicinal doses if you're pregnant. Concentrated doses of Eucalyptus oil can be toxic if swallowed; the product is a liquid, so clarify the dose and form with your pharmacist before use.
Cinnamon in high doses and for long periods raises concern about liver harm because of its coumarin content — this is especially relevant if you already take drugs that stress the liver. A small number of trial participants reported rash or contact dermatitis with Cinnamon; Clove in large amounts can irritate mucous membranes; and Rosemary has triggered allergic skin reactions in some people.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
If you take diabetes medications, blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs, aspirin or similar salicylates, any heart or cholesterol drugs, antibiotics, or antiparasitic medications, run them through the interaction checker on this page before using On Guard. The most serious interactions are Major-severity and involve drugs transported by OATP, pravastatin, ivermectin, and celiprolol — all requiring either dose spacing or medical oversight.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
On Guard is a blend of aromatic herbs with limited proven effectiveness for any specific condition and multiple documented drug interactions — especially with diabetes meds, blood thinners, heart drugs, and certain antibiotics. If you take any prescription medications or have liver concerns, check your exact drugs against the tool on this page before starting.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product fits your situation and whether any dose adjustments to your medications are needed.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 2022.
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 On Guard, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for On Guard by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 0 NP | -- |
| Clove | 0 NP | -- |
| Rosemary | 0 NP | -- |
| Eucalyptus | 0 NP | -- |
| doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend | 60 mg | -- |
| wild Orange | 0 NP | -- |
| Cinnamon | 0 NP | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity.
For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your doctor if pregnant or in treatment.
Avoid eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid UV rays for 12 hours after applying product.
Formulation
Protective Blend
FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
Seals/Symbols
CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade
General Statements
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On Guard by doTERRA label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in On Guard by doTERRA
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container85 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.
DoTERRA On Guard Protective Blend
- › Cinnamon
- › Clove
- › Rosemary
- › Eucalyptus
- › Wild Orange
- › Cinnamon
On Guard by doTERRA Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
On Guard by doTERRA has documented interactions with medications, chiefly through its wild Orange, Cinnamon, Clove, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus content.
The most serious concern is wild Orange's Major-severity interaction with drugs transported by OATP (organic anion-transporting polypeptide) — it can significantly reduce how your body absorbs these medications, and you'll need to space doses at least 4 hours apart. Wild Orange also has Major-severity interactions with pravastatin (a cholesterol drug), ivermectin (an antiparasitic), and celiprolol (a heart medication), each affecting absorption in different ways.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Cinnamon and Clove both carry Moderate-severity interactions with diabetes medications — they may lower blood sugar, so if you take insulin or oral diabetes drugs, your dose might need adjustment. Clove also inhibits several liver enzymes (CYP2D6, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2C9), which could theoretically raise levels of drugs those enzymes clear — though this hasn't been observed in humans yet.
Rosemary has Moderate interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), aspirin, and related salicylate-containing pain relievers. Eucalyptus rounds out the picture with Moderate interactions affecting multiple liver enzymes and diabetes medications.
Wild Orange also has Moderate interactions with certain antibiotics (quinolones), the allergy drug fexofenadine, and P-glycoprotein substrates. Clove carries a Minor interaction with topical ibuprofen and blood thinners.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,201 individual medications.
Before you start On Guard, use the medication checker on this page to look up any prescription or over-the-counter drugs you take. If you find a match — especially with diabetes meds, blood thinners, heart drugs, or antibiotics — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before beginning.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in On Guard interact with 1,200 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 6 ingredients in On Guard interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Clove Eucalyptus Cinnamon Rosemary wild Orange
AtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Atorvastatin interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Atorvastatin interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Atorvastatin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Bosentan interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Bosentan interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Bosentan interactionCloveCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Clove + Bosentan interactionBrincidofovirTembexa
How Brincidofovir interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Brincidofovir interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeP-glycoprotein Substrates, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Sweet orange juice seems to modulate P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which might affect the blood levels of P-gp substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Celiprolol interactionCerivastatin SodiumBaycol
How Cerivastatin Sodium interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Cerivastatin Sodium interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Cerivastatin Sodium interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeQuinolone Antibiotics, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium-fortified sweet orange juice might reduce quinolone absorption.
Read the full Wild Orange + Cinoxacin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Ciprofloxacin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Ciprofloxacin interactionCiprofloxacin, HydrocortisoneCipro HC Otic
How Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Clinafloxacin interactionEnoxacinPenetrex
How Enoxacin interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Enoxacin interactionEtoposideEtopophos, VePesid, VP16
How Etoposide interacts with On Guard — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), P-glycoprotein Substrates Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Etoposide interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Etoposide interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Etoposide interactionEzetimibe, AtorvastatinLiptruzet
How Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionFexofenadineAllegra
How Fexofenadine interacts with On Guard — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeP-glycoprotein Substrates, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Sweet orange juice seems to modulate P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which might affect the blood levels of P-gp substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Fexofenadine interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Fexofenadine interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Fexofenadine interactionFexofenadine, PseudoephedrineAllegra D
How Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with On Guard — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeFexofenadine (allegra), P-glycoprotein Substrates +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice with fexofenadine can decrease oral absorption of fexofenadine.
Read the full Wild Orange + Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionFluvastatinLescol, Lescol XL
How Fluvastatin interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Fluvastatin interactionCloveCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Clove + Fluvastatin interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Fluvastatin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Fluvastatin interactionGatifloxacinTequin, Tequin Injection
How Gatifloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Gatifloxacin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Gatifloxacin interactionGemifloxacinFactive
How Gemifloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeQuinolone Antibiotics, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium-fortified sweet orange juice might reduce quinolone absorption.
Read the full Wild Orange + Gemifloxacin interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with On Guard — through 5 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Glyburide interactionEucalyptusAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Glyburide interactionCloveCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Clove + Glyburide interactionCinnamonAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Glyburide interactionRosemaryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with On Guard — through 5 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Glyburide, Metformin interactionCloveAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove extracts with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Clove + Glyburide, Metformin interactionRosemaryAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary + Glyburide, Metformin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Glyburide, Metformin interactionEucalyptusAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Glyburide, Metformin interactionGrepafloxacinRaxar
How Grepafloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Grepafloxacin interactionCloveCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Clove + Grepafloxacin interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Grepafloxacin interactionRosemaryCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary + Grepafloxacin interactionIrinotecanCamptosar, Onivyde
How Irinotecan interacts with On Guard — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Irinotecan interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Irinotecan interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Irinotecan interactionIrinotecan Hydrochloride
How Irinotecan Hydrochloride interacts with On Guard — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionIsoniazid, Pyrazinamide, RifampinRifater
How Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interactionIsoniazid, RifampinRifamate
How Isoniazid, Rifampin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionIvermectinMectizan, Sklice, Soolantra, Stromectol
How Ivermectin interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeP-glycoprotein Substrates, Ivermectin (stromectol, Others) Major
Interaction Summary
Sweet orange juice seems to modulate P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which might affect the blood levels of P-gp substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Ivermectin interactionLevofloxacinLeva-pak, Levaquin, Levaquin Injection
How Levofloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeQuinolone Antibiotics, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium-fortified sweet orange juice might reduce quinolone absorption.
Read the full Wild Orange + Levofloxacin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Levofloxacin interactionLevofloxacin (ophthalmic)Levofloxacin
How Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interacts with On Guard — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Quinolone Antibiotics Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionLomefloxacinMaxaquin
How Lomefloxacin interacts with On Guard — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeQuinolone Antibiotics, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium-fortified sweet orange juice might reduce quinolone absorption.
Read the full Wild Orange + Lomefloxacin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Lomefloxacin interactionLovastatinAltocor, Mevacor
How Lovastatin interacts with On Guard — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild OrangeOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates.
Read the full Wild Orange + Lovastatin interactionCinnamonHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cinnamon + Lovastatin interactionEucalyptusCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Eucalyptus + Lovastatin interactionCloveCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Clove + Lovastatin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in On Guard 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.
Clove
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove extracts with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical and laboratory research suggest that polyphenol extracts from clove flower buds might lower blood glucose levels. Dosing adjustments for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents may be necessary when taken with clove. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP1A2 in a dose-dependent manner,. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, inhibits CYP2C9 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP2D6 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, concomitant use of clove may increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that eugenol, the principal constituent of clove, can inhibit CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, clove oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that eugenol, a constituent of clove, has antiplatelet activity. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Others)
Theoretically, topical application of clove oil with ibuprofen might increase the absorption and side effects of topical ibuprofen.
Laboratory research shows that topical application of clove oil increases the absorption of topical ibuprofen. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Eucalyptus
Amphetamines
Theoretically, inhaling eucalyptol may reduce the effectiveness of amphetamines.
Animal research suggests that inhaling eucalyptol may reduce the levels of amphetamines in the blood.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, eucalyptus leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that eucalyptus leaf might have hypoglycemic activity, and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP1A2, although this has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP2C19, although this has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP2C9, although this has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP3A4, although this has not been reported in humans.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, inhaling eucalyptol might reduce the effectiveness of pentobarbital.
Animal research suggests that inhaling eucalyptol reduces the level of pentobarbital that reaches the brain.
Cinnamon
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Cassia cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels, and have additive effects in patients treated with antidiabetic agents. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
There is some concern that ingesting large amounts of cassia cinnamon for an extended duration might cause hepatotoxicity in some people. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can cause hepatotoxicity in animal models. In humans, very high doses of coumarin from 50-7000 mg/day can result in hepatotoxicity that resolves when coumarin use is discontinued. Lower amounts might also cause liver problems in sensitive people, such as those with liver disease or those taking potentially hepatotoxic agents.
Rosemary
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that rosemary inhibits platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that rosemary extract can decrease blood glucose levels in diabetic models. However, research in humans is conflicting. Although rosemary powder decreased blood glucose levels in healthy adults, no change in blood glucose levels was seen in adults with type 2 diabetes, most of whom were taking antidiabetes drugs.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylates.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as choline magnesium trisalicylate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate.
Rosemary is reported to contain salicylate.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that rosemary induces CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
wild Orange
Celiprolol (Celicard)
Consuming sweet orange with celiprolol can decrease oral absorption of celiprolol.
A pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers shows that celiprolol levels, after a single dose of 100 mg, are decreased by up to 90% in people who drink sweet orange juice 200 mL three times daily. It's not known if lower consumption of sweet orange juice will have the same effect. Theoretically, this occurs due to short-term inhibition of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP). Recommend separating drug administration and consumption of sweet orange by at least 4 hours.
Ivermectin (Stromectol, Others)
Consuming sweet orange juice with ivermectin can decrease the oral absorption of ivermectin.
A pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers shows that taking ivermectin orally with sweet orange juice 750 mL over 4 hours reduces the bioavailability of ivermectin. This effect does not seem to be related to effects on P-glycoprotein. The effect on ivermectin is more pronounced in males compared to females.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Consuming sweet orange juice can decrease oral absorption of OATP substrates. Separate administration by at least 4 hours.
Clinical research shows that consuming sweet orange juice inhibits OATP, which reduces bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP. For example, sweet orange juice decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine, a substrate of OATP, by about 72% and of celiprolol, another OATP substrate, by up to 90%. Since sweet orange juice seems to affect OATP for a short time, recommend separating drug administration and consumption of sweet orange juice by at least 4 hours.
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Consuming sweet orange juice with pravastatin can increase the absorption of pravastatin.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers shows that consuming sweet orange juice 800 mL over 3 hours, including before, during, and after taking pravastatin 10 mg, increases pravastatin levels by about 149%, without affecting pravastatin elimination. Theoretically this effect might be due to modulation of organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs) by sweet orange juice. Sweet orange juice does not seem to affect simvastatin levels, but it is not known if sweet orange affects any of the other statins.
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Consuming sweet orange juice with fexofenadine can decrease oral absorption of fexofenadine.
Clinical research shows that coadministration of sweet orange juice 1200 mL decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine by about 72%. In an animal model, sweet orange juice decreased bioavailability of fexofenadine by 31%. Fexofenadine manufacturer data indicates that concomitant administration of sweet orange juice and fexofenadine results in larger wheal and flare sizes in research models. This suggests that sweet orange reduces the clinical response to fexofenadine. Theoretically, this occurs due to short-term inhibition of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP). Recommend separating drug administration and consumption of sweet orange by at least 4 hours.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Sweet orange juice seems to modulate P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which might affect the blood levels of P-gp substrates.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that orange juice extract inhibits drug efflux by P-gp, increasing absorption and levels of P-gp substrates. In contrast, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that drinking large amounts of sweet orange juice decreases absorption and levels of the P-gp substrate celiprolol. This suggests that orange juice actually induces drug efflux by P-gp or affects drug levels by another mechanism such as inhibiting the gut drug transporter called organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP). Until more is known, sweet orange juice should be used cautiously in people taking P-gp substrates.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Calcium-fortified sweet orange juice might reduce quinolone absorption.
Calcium binds to quinolones in the gut. Theoretically, the calcium in certain fortified orange juices can also bind to quinolone antibiotics and reduce their absorption and levels.
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Cassia Cinnamon
Interacts with 442 drugsCassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evidence for its health benefits is mixed a...
Read the full Cassia Cinnamon monograph → Herb & supplement monographClove
Interacts with 977 drugsClove is a common cooking spice that is also used in traditional medicine, especially as a topical numbing agent for tooth pain thanks to its main compound, eugenol. Food amounts are general...
Read the full Clove monograph → Herb & supplement monographRosemary
Interacts with 372 drugsRosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory, mood, and hair growth, but the evidenc...
Read the full Rosemary monograph → Herb & supplement monographEucalyptus
Interacts with 878 drugsEucalyptus is best known for its strong-smelling oil used in vapor rubs, inhalants, and lozenges to ease coughs and congestion. It may provide mild, short-term relief of cold symptoms, but t...
Read the full Eucalyptus monograph → Herb & supplement monographSweet Orange
Interacts with 246 drugsSweet orange is a common citrus fruit that is a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, and is enjoyed as a food worldwide. Its peel and essential oil are used in aromatherapy and...
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The 106 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.
Cassia Cinnamon 20 references
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Rosemary 20 references
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