Phyto-Gen Intest-gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Phyto-Gen Intest-gen 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
Phyto-Gen Intest-gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and concentration, digestive upset, hair growth.Based on those ingredients, 372 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Phyto-Gen Intest-gen contains 3 active ingredients: rosemary young shoot extract, English walnut bud extract, and lingonberry young shoot extract — each a plant extract rather than isolated compounds. The liquid also holds inactive ingredients: purified water, ethanol, and glycerin, which serve as the base and preservative for the formula.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Rosemary extract is possibly effective for memory support, though evidence for age-related cognitive decline is insufficient. English walnut is possibly effective for high cholesterol, but evidence for heart disease or diabetes is insufficient.
Lingonberry extract's evidence is insufficient for dental plaque and urinary tract infections. The overall effectiveness data on this combination product for digestive or intestinal health is not established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rosemary extract in normal food amounts is considered safe, but medicinal or concentrated doses require caution — especially during pregnancy, when the data advises against it. The extract can cause allergic reactions topically (contact dermatitis, swelling of lips and gums) and rarely occupational asthma or seizures if undiluted.
English walnut is likely safe as food but can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with tree nut allergies, causing itching, swelling of lips and tongue, or GI upset. Lingonberry may cause nausea and vomiting due to its high tannin content, and pregnancy and lactation safety is likely unsafe; food amounts are fine, but avoid concentrated supplements.
All three ingredients are less studied in concentrated supplement form than in food, so caution applies.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), or salsalate (Disalcid) — rosemary may increase bleeding risk or lower blood sugar, or add up with salicylate drugs. Also mention any medications your liver breaks down via the CYP1A2 pathway, as rosemary may decrease their levels.
If you have a tree nut allergy, check with your doctor about the walnut extract.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be worth considering if you're interested in memory support or cholesterol management, but the rosemary extract carries moderate interaction risks with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and salicylate-containing pain relievers. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes medications, or aspirin regularly, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can review your full medication list and advise whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.
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 Phyto-Gen Intest-gen, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196117116 |
| Net contents | 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 230959 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Phyto-Gen Intest-gen by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| English Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) young shoot extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your health professional. Invert bottle to 45 degrees and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz of water.
General Statements
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
English Walnut Rosemary Lingonberry
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Phyto-Gen Intest-gen by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Phyto-Gen Intest-gen by Genestra Brands
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 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.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
Interacts with372 drugs
Rosemary is a fragrant Mediterranean herb that is safe and flavorful in normal food amounts. Some early research suggests possible benefits for memory...
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract monograph & interactionsEnglish Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract
No knowninteractions
English walnut is a nutritious tree nut rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may suppor...
English Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract monograph & interactionsLingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) young shoot extract
No knowninteractions
Lingonberry is a tart red berry rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and the compound arbutin, and it is popular as a food and folk remedy for ur...
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) young shoot extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Phyto-Gen Intest-gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Phyto-Gen Intest-gen by Genestra Brands contains rosemary extract, which interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concerns are moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — rosemary may increase bleeding risk by inhibiting how platelets stick together. It also has moderate interactions with diabetes medications, aspirin, and other salicylate-containing drugs, and a minor interaction with certain medications your liver metabolizes through the CYP1A2 pathway.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rosemary's interaction with blood sugar medications warrants attention if you're diabetic. The extract can lower blood glucose in animal studies, though human research is mixed, creating a theoretical risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes drugs.
Rosemary also contains salicylates, which may add up with aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), and salsalate (Disalcid), potentially increasing bleeding or GI irritation.
English walnut and lingonberry extracts in this product show no documented drug interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 372 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Phyto-Gen Intest-gen interact with 372 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Phyto-Gen Intest-gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rosemary with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractAspirin, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might have additive effects with salicylate-containing drugs such as aspirin.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Phyto-Gen Intest-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rosemary might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Rosemary (rosmarinus Officinalis) Young Shoot Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Phyto-Gen Intest-gen 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.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) young shoot extract
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Phyto-Gen Intest-gen, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Phyto-Gen Intest-gen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Rosemary
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 monographEnglish Walnut
English walnut is a nutritious tree nut rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may support heart health. Most concentrated supple...
Read the full English Walnut monograph → Herb & supplement monographLingonberry
Lingonberry is a tart red berry rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and the compound arbutin, and it is popular as a food and folk remedy for urinary tract and general wellness. Human...
Read the full Lingonberry monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Phyto-Gen Intest-gen'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.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 40 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.
Rosemary 20 references
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