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Phyto-Gen Mig-gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Phyto-Gen Mig-gen label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Phyto-Gen Mig-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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Phyto-Gen Mig-gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, blood sugar support, cough and sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 516 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract, Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract, Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Phyto-Gen Mig-gen is a liquid formula with 3 active herbal bud extracts: fig (Ficus carica), black currant (Ribes nigrum), and black alder (Alnus glutinosa). The liquid base contains purified water, ethanol, and glycerin as inactive ingredients.

These are bud extracts rather than leaf or fruit extracts, which is worth noting since the safety data for each ingredient differs depending on the plant part used.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that these ingredients work for any condition. Fig bud extract is rated insufficient reliable evidence for constipation, eczema, diabetes, melasma, and vitiligo.

Black currant bud extract similarly has insufficient evidence for Alzheimer disease, liver disease, common cold, cough, and eczema. Black alder has no effectiveness ratings on file.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fig Black Currant Black Alder

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fig fruit is generally well tolerated as food, but concentrated leaf products are much less studied—and this product contains bud extract, which falls into a gray zone with limited safety data. Fig leaf can cause photodermatitis (severe sun-related skin burns), including some cases serious enough to require hospitalization.

Black currant berries as food are fine, but concentrated supplements lack safety data; in one trial, a small number of participants taking black currant seed oil reported mild diarrhea a few days after starting. Black alder has very limited safety information and may cause nausea or stomach upset.

Fig is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but black currant and black alder lack sufficient data—talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fig Black Currant Black Alder

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Fig, Black Alder, Black Currant.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 516 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on chemotherapy (especially cisplatin or doxorubicin), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin, insulin or diabetes medications, photosensitizing drugs (certain antibiotics, antidepressants, or sulfa drugs), or phenothiazines. No interactions are documented for the black alder ingredient, but the others carry Moderate-severity risks.

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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.

This product carries significant interactions with chemotherapy drugs, blood thinners, insulin, diabetes medications, and some psychiatric drugs—all worth checking before you start. The safety data for concentrated herbal bud extracts is thin, and fig's risk of serious sun-related skin damage is real.

If you take any prescription medication or have plans for sun exposure, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Phyto-Gen Mig-gen, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 883196116911
Net contents 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 19, 2022
DSLD ID 264430
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
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 Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands, 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:
0.28 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.28 mL
Servings per container
53
UPC/BARCODE
883196116911
IngredientAmount% DV
Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract0.09 mL--
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract0.09 mL--
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract0.09 mL--

Other ingredients: Water, Purified, Ethanol, Glycerin

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Label statements
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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.

Precautions

For warnings and additional information, see outer box.

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.

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Fig Black Currant Black Alder

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Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands label

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Phyto-Gen Mig-gen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Phyto-Gen Mig-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.

Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract

Interacts with
410 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood...

Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract monograph & interactions

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract

Interacts with
140 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjo...

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract monograph & interactions

Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract

Interacts with
2 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Black Alder is a European tree whose bark and leaves have a long history in folk medicine, mainly as an astringent gargle or wound wash. There is very...

Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Purified, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

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516 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract 410
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract 140
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Phyto-Gen Mig-gen interact with 516 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 3 ingredients in Phyto-Gen Mig-gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Phyto-Gen Mig-gen 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.

Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract3 drug types · 410 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Insulin

Fig leaf may enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of insulin.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Many cases of photodermatitis from fig leaf have been reported. Some drugs that also cause photosensitivity include amitriptyline (Elavil), quinolones (Ciprofloxacin, others), sulfa drugs (Septra, Bactrim, others), and tetracycline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Fig (Ficus carica) bud extract full monograph & interactions

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract2 drug types · 140 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a constituent of black currant seed oil, appears to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenothiazines

Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Black currant seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is some concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines, although there is no evidence that black currant seed oil causes seizures. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with GLA, although none experienced an actual seizure. In another report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose 4 grams daily, which contains GLA, was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract full monograph & interactions

Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract2 drug types · 2 drugs

Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)

Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of cisplatin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Others)

Laboratory research shows that black alder bark extracts can antagonize the chemotherapeutic effects of doxorubicin. This interaction has not been evaluated in humans. Until more is known, use this combination with caution.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bud extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Phyto-Gen Mig-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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Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Phyto-Gen Mig-gen by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Phyto-Gen Mig-gen has a known interaction with 516 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Phyto-Gen Mig-gen contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will this make my blood thinner medication or aspirin less effective?
Black currant bud extract in this product contains gamma-linolenic acid, which itself has antiplatelet effects and could theoretically increase bleeding risk if combined with blood thinners or aspirin. Don't take this without checking with your doctor first.
Is it safe to take if I'm on insulin or a diabetes drug?
Fig bud in this product may enhance how well your diabetes or insulin medications lower your blood glucose, potentially dropping it too far. You'll need your doctor to monitor you if you use them together, so check before you start.
What about sun safety with this product?
Fig contains compounds that increase skin sensitivity to sun (photodermatitis). Avoid excessive sun or UV exposure while taking this, and watch for unusual skin reactions—some reported cases were severe enough to need hospital care.
Is black currant in here a common food or is it medicinal?
This is a concentrated bud extract, not the berry you'd eat as food. Concentrated black currant supplements lack the safety testing that food amounts do, so it's treated more cautiously.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Fig bud extract is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but black currant and black alder lack enough safety data—we can't say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you.
What's in this liquid besides the herbal extracts?
The inactive ingredients are purified water, ethanol (alcohol), and glycerin. If you need to avoid alcohol, this product contains it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Phyto-Gen Mig-gen’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Fig

Interacts with 410 drugs

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood sugar and coughs. The fruit is a safe a...

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Black Currant

Interacts with 140 drugs

Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjoyed safely as a food and is popular as a...

Read the full Black Currant monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Black Alder

Interacts with 2 drugs

Black Alder is a European tree whose bark and leaves have a long history in folk medicine, mainly as an astringent gargle or wound wash. There is very little modern human research to confirm...

Read the full Black Alder monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Phyto-Gen Mig-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.

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 20 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.

Fig 13 references
  1. Gandolfo M, Baeza M, De Barrio M, Anaphylaxis after eating figs. Allergy 2001;56:462-3. PubMed
  2. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. PubMed
  3. Rubnov S, Kashman Y, Rabinowitz R, et al. Suppressors of cancer cell proliferation from fig (Ficus carica) resin: isolation and structure elucidation. J Nat Prod 2001;64:993-6.
  4. Dechamp C, Bessot JC, Pauli G, Deviller P. First report of anaphylactic reaction after fig (Ficus carica) ingestion. Allergy 1995;50:514-6.
  5. Zaynoun ST, Aftimos BG, Abi Ali L, et al. Ficus carica; isolation and quantification of the photoactive components. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11:21-5.
  6. Lembo G, Lo Presti M, Balato N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol 1985;2:119-20.
  7. Bollero, D., Stella, M., Rivolin, A., Cassano, P., Risso, D., and Vanzetti, M. Fig leaf tanning lotion and sun-related burns: case reports. Burns 2001;27(7):777-779. PubMed
  8. Ozdamar, E., Ozbek, S., and Akin, S. An unusual cause of burn injury: fig leaf decoction used as a remedy for a dermatitis of unknown etiology. J.Burn Care Rehabil. 2003;24(4):229-233. PubMed
  9. Munteanu, M. Contact dermatitis to the sap of fig-tree. Rev.Med.Chir Soc.Med.Nat.Iasi 1989;93(3):602.
  10. Lembo, G., Lo, Presti M., and Balato, N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol. 1985;2(2):119-120.
  11. Micali, G., Nasca, M. R., and Musumeci, M. L. Severe phototoxic reaction secondary to the application of a fig leaves' decoction used as a tanning agent. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(3):212-213. PubMed
  12. Bonamonte D, Foti C, Lionetti N, Rigano L, Angelini G. Photoallergic contact dermatitis to 8-methoxypsoralen in Ficus carica. Contact Dermatitis. 2010;62(6):343-8.
  13. Pinto AR, Machado Cunha I, Rebelo Gomes E. Fig Tree-Induced Phytophotodermatitis: A Case Report on the Perils of a Hobby. Cureus 2023;15(7):e41888. PubMed

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Black Currant 6 references
  1. Guivernau M, Meza N, Barja P, Roman O. Clinical and experimental study on the long-term effect of dietary gamma-linolenic acid on plasma lipids, platelet aggregation, thromboxane formation, and prostacyclin production. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty A PubMed
  2. Fa-lin Z, Zhen-yu W, Yan H, et al. Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment. Phytother Res 2010;24 Suppl 2:S209-13. PubMed
  3. Holman CP and Bell AF. A trial of evening primrose oil in the treatment of chronic schizophrenia. J Orhtomolecular Psych 1983;12:302-304.
  4. Vaddadi KS. The use of gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid to differentiate between temporal lobe epilepsy and schizophrenia. Prostaglandins Med 1981;6(4):375-379. PubMed
  5. Norred, C. L. and Brinker, F. Potential coagulation effects of preoperative complementary and alternative medicines. Alt Ther 2001;7(6):58-67.
  6. Puri BK. The safety of evening primrose oil in epilepsy. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Essential Fatty Acids 2007;77:101-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Black Currant monograph →

Black Alder 1 reference
  1. Dinic J, Novakovic M, Podolski-Renic A, et al. Antioxidative activity of diarylheptanoids from the bark of black alder (Alnus glutinosa) and their interaction with anticancer drugs. Planta Med 2014;80(13):1088-96. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382993. Epub 2014 Au PubMed

See these in context on the Black Alder monograph →

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