Plantain Combination Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Plantain Combination Powder 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
Plantain Combination Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and cough, heartburn and acid reflux, digestive upset and ibs.Based on those ingredients, 2,043 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Marshmallow, Powder, Plantain Leaf, Powder, White Slippery Elm, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
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
This powder contains five active ingredients. The three we have data for are white slippery elm, marshmallow, and plantain leaf — all traditional plant materials used in herbal medicine.
Chamomile and rose hips round out the blend. There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Plantain leaf (psyllium fiber) is effective for constipation and likely effective for heart health — the evidence supports its use for both. For the other ingredients — slippery elm, marshmallow, chamomile, and rose hips — the evidence we hold does not establish that they work for any specific condition.
If you're taking this product for a particular reason, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the ingredient you're counting on has real support behind it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Slippery elm and marshmallow are generally well tolerated for short-term use, but solid safety data are limited for both. Plantain leaf (psyllium) is generally well tolerated when you drink plenty of water — bloating and gas are common at first but usually fade as your body adjusts.
The biggest risks with psyllium are bowel or esophageal blockage if you don't drink enough fluid, and (rarely) allergic reactions, especially if you work around psyllium dust. Marshmallow is best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information; slippery elm has similar caution during breastfeeding.
For plantain leaf, pregnancy and breastfeeding are considered likely safe. Data on safety for chamomile and rose hips in pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't on file here.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take lithium, metformin, carbamazepine (Tegretol), olanzapine (Zyprexa), ethinyl estradiol (in birth control pills), digoxin (Lanoxin), or any other oral medications — slippery elm may slow their absorption, and plantain leaf fiber may interfere with several drugs in particular. Space doses by 30–60 minutes if possible.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This powder may help with constipation and heart health, thanks to its plantain leaf content. However, if you take lithium, metformin, a seizure medication, an antipsychotic, birth control, a heart drug like digoxin, or most other oral medications, you need to check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — the fiber and mucilage can interfere with how your body absorbs them.
Make sure you drink plenty of water with it to avoid blockage.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Plantain Combination Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435125851 |
| Net contents | 1 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 285110 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 1000 mg | -- |
| White Slippery Elm, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Marshmallow, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Chamomile, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Rose Hips, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Plantain Leaf, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
General Statements
TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formula
Plantain, marshmallow, chamomile and more
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Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › White Slippery Elm, Powder
- › Marshmallow, Powder
- › Chamomile, Powder
- › Rose Hips, Powder
- › Plantain Leaf, Powder
Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Plantain Combination Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interacts with medications through its slippery elm, marshmallow, and plantain leaf (psyllium) content.
The most serious interaction is between plantain leaf and metformin (used for diabetes) — the fiber may slow and increase metformin absorption, which could alter your blood sugar control and side effects. To manage this, take the powder 30–60 minutes after your metformin dose.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Marshmallow and plantain leaf both affect lithium (used for mood disorders) — marshmallow may theoretically reduce its excretion and raise levels, while plantain leaf fiber may reduce its absorption. Slippery elm may slow absorption of most oral medications taken at the same time.
Plantain leaf also has documented interactions with the seizure drug carbamazepine (Tegretol), the antipsychotic olanzapine (Zyprexa), birth control pills containing ethinyl estradiol, and the heart drug digoxin (Lanoxin) — all potentially through fiber binding or absorption changes.
We could not check chamomile and rose hips for interactions — no data is on file for them. Altogether, these interactions span 2,044 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page, especially if you take any psychiatric, heart, seizure, diabetes, or blood-thinning drugs.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Plantain Combination Powder interact with 2,043 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Plantain Combination Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Marshmallow, Powder Plantain Leaf, Powder White Slippery Elm, Powder
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + "phentolamine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + "phentolamine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abacavir interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abacavir interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abciximab interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abciximab interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abemaciclib interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abemaciclib interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abiraterone interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abiraterone interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abiraterone Acetate interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abiraterone Acetate interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acalabrutinib interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acalabrutinib interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acamprosate interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acamprosate interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acarbose interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acarbose interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acebutolol interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acebutolol interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionMarshmallow, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Oral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acepromazine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acepromazine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionMarshmallow, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Oral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Plantain Combination Powder — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Plantain Leaf, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionMarshmallow, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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White Slippery Elm, PowderOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full White Slippery Elm, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionPlantain Leaf, PowderOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Marshmallow, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Plantain Combination Powder 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.
Marshmallow, Powder
Lithium
Theoretically, due to potential diuretic effects, marshmallow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Marshmallow is thought to have diuretic properties. To avoid lithium toxicity, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when used with marshmallow.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Animal research suggests that marshmallow flower extract has antiplatelet effects. However, the root and leaf of marshmallow, not the flower, are the plant parts most commonly found in dietary supplements. Theoretically, use of marshmallow flower with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs can have additive effects, and might increase the risk for bleeding in some patients.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Marshmallow contains mucilage which can affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take marshmallow 30-60 minutes after oral medications.
Plantain Leaf, Powder
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
White Slippery Elm, Powder
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Slippery elm inner bark contains mucilage, which may interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs.
Brand information
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Slippery Elm
Interacts with 2,022 drugsSlippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated digestive tracts. Its mucilage can coat an...
Read the full Slippery Elm monograph → Herb & supplement monographMarshmallow
Interacts with 2,040 drugsMarshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and stomach irritation. Evidence for th...
Read the full Marshmallow monograph → Herb & supplement monographBlack Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
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Plantain Combination Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 26 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.
Slippery Elm 3 references
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Marshmallow 5 references
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- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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Black Psyllium 18 references
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