Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) 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
Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) is a dietary supplement by Z Natural Foods with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for flavoring and culinary use, digestive complaints like bloating and indigestion, boosting absorption of other supplements.Based on those ingredients, 1,019 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Pepper Seed Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) by Z Natural Foods
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: piperine, extracted from black pepper and standardized to 95% piperine. Piperine is the compound that gives black pepper its bite and is what we measure when we're looking at its effects.
There are no other active ingredients and no inactive fillers listed in this formulation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for piperine extract isn't established in the data we hold. We don't have reliable evidence to say whether it works for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, athletic performance, headache, depression, or diarrhea.
If you're considering this for a specific condition, that's a question for your pharmacist or doctor — we can't point to solid research backing its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
In food amounts, black pepper is generally well tolerated. However, this is a concentrated supplement — much stronger than what you'd get from seasoning your dinner — and the safety data on supplement-strength piperine isn't thorough.
When taken orally, some people report a burning aftertaste, indigestion (dyspepsia), or reduced taste perception. Inhaling the powder or oil can trigger a cough.
Allergic reactions are rare but possible, especially in people sensitive to black pepper or cayenne. Because we don't have a lot of safety information on concentrated piperine, it's wise to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or respiratory issues.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this piperine extract, double-check it with your pharmacist if you're on any of these medication types: heart and blood pressure drugs (particularly propranolol), seizure medications (especially phenytoin), asthma or breathing medications (like theophylline), HIV drugs (like nevirapine), tuberculosis medications (like rifampin), cholesterol drugs (like atorvastatin), immunosuppressants (like cyclosporine), or sedatives (like pentobarbital). All of these are Moderate-severity interactions where piperine may increase drug levels in your blood.
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 is a single-ingredient piperine extract that packs a real punch — it interacts with a number of common medications by raising their blood levels. If you take heart medications, blood pressure drugs, anticonvulsants, HIV meds, asthma drugs, cholesterol pills, or immunosuppressants, you need to check with your pharmacist before adding this.
Even if you're not on medication, the safety data on concentrated supplements like this isn't robust, so ask your pharmacist if it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.
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 Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine), straight from the product label.
| Brand | Z Natural Foods |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 616983444276 |
| Net contents | 1 Ounce(s); 28.3 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319401 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) by Z Natural Foods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Piperine | 9.5 mg | -- |
| Black Pepper Seed Extract | 10 mg | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Piperine is the active compound found in small amounts in black pepper. With a long history of uses, piperine is best known to support the absorption of other nutrients. In fact, piperine is often referred to as "the ingredient that makes the foods you eat work better."
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Add 10 mg to any herb, spice, smoothie, or other healthy nutrients to improve bioavailability.
Precautions
Caution: Do not take with medication.
California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food
Formulation
Non GMO Gluten free Chemical free
Vegan
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Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) by Z Natural Foods label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) by Z Natural Foods
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size10 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2835 Amounts shown are per serving.
Black Pepper Seed Extract
Interacts with1,019 drugs
Black pepper is a common kitchen spice that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. Its extract, piperine, is mostly added to supplements to he...
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Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) by Z Natural Foods Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Piperine Extract Powder by Z Natural Foods contains piperine, the active compound in black pepper, and it does interact with medications.
The most serious interactions we've documented are Moderate in severity. Piperine can increase blood levels of propranolol (a heart and blood pressure medication), which means the drug could build up in your system and cause stronger effects than intended.
The same goes for nevirapine (an HIV medication), rifampin (used for tuberculosis), phenytoin (an anti-seizure drug), and theophylline (used for asthma and breathing problems) — piperine seems to slow how your body clears these, raising their levels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, piperine may increase the effects of cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant), pentobarbital (a sedative), and atorvastatin (a cholesterol medication). The evidence for these is less direct — it comes from lab or animal studies rather than human trials — but the potential is there.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,005 individual medications.
If you take any prescription medication, run it through the search tool on this page before you start this supplement. Don't stop or change any medication on your own, and talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) interact with 1,019 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Pepper Seed Extract
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Pepper Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Black Pepper Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Piperine Extract Powder (95% Piperine) 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.
Black Pepper Seed Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit platelet aggregation. This has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of atorvastatin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, 35 mg/kg can increase the maximum serum concentration of atorvastatin three-fold. This has not been reported in humans.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of cyclosporine.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research suggests that some constituents of black pepper inhibit CYP2D6. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research and pharmacokinetic simulation data suggest that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, as well as the pepper fruit seem to inhibit CYP3A4. This has not been reported in humans.
Lithium
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of lithium due to its diuretic effects. The dose of lithium might need to be reduced.
Black pepper is thought to have diuretic properties.
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of nevirapine.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the plasma concentration of nevirapine. However, no adverse effects were observed in this study.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit P-glycoprotein.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases pentobarbital-induced sleeping time.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of phenytoin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption, slow elimination, and increase levels of phenytoin. Taking a single dose of black pepper 1 gram along with phenytoin seems to double the serum concentration of phenytoin. Consuming a soup with black pepper providing piperine 44 mg/200 mL of soup along with phenytoin also seems to increase phenytoin levels when compared with consuming the same soup without black pepper.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of propranolol.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of propranolol.
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of rifampin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and serum levels of rifampin.
Theophylline
Black pepper might increase blood levels of theophylline.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of theophylline.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of amoxicillin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, with amoxicillin increases plasma levels of amoxicillin. This has not been reported in humans.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of carbamazepine, potentially increasing the effects and side effects of carbamazepine.
One clinical study in patients taking carbamazepine 300 mg or 500 mg twice daily shows that taking a single 20 mg dose of purified piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases carbamazepine levels. Piperine may increase carbamazepine absorption by increasing blood flow to the GI tract, increasing the surface area of the small intestine, or inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) in the gut wall. Absorption was significantly increased by 7-10 mcg/mL/hour. The time to eliminate carbamazepine was also increased by 4-8 hours. Although carbamazepine levels were increased, this did not appear to increase side effects. In vitro research also shows that piperine can increase carbamazepine levels by 11% in a time-dependent manner.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research suggests that black pepper induces CYP1A2. This has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
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Z Natural Foods
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- Z Natural Foods
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- 5407 N Haverhill Rd Ste 336
- City
- West Palm Beach
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33407
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- www.ZNaturalFoods.com
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The 29 references behind this product’s interaction data
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