Pomegranate Peel Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pomegranate Peel 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
Pomegranate Peel is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and blood vessel health, antioxidant support, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 922 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Punica granatum powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pomegranate Peel by Bixa Botanical
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: Punica granatum powder, the dried peel of the pomegranate fruit. There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
The pomegranate peel is traditionally used for its polyphenol content, which includes compounds thought to have antioxidant and enzyme-modifying properties.
Does it work?
Not established
Pomegranate peel is possibly effective for high blood pressure; research suggests it may help lower it modestly. For high cholesterol and diabetes, the evidence rates it as possibly ineffective.
For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, we don't hold enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. If you're interested in pomegranate for blood pressure, talk it over with your doctor to see if it makes sense for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pomegranate fruit and juice are generally well tolerated as food, but this product is a concentrated peel preparation, and safety data on concentrated supplements and peel preparations is limited—so use caution. The most common side effects from pomegranate are mild gastrointestinal ones: diarrhea and flatulence occur in a small number of people, and higher doses may cause nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, or upset stomach in some patients.
Pregnancy and lactation: the safety data rates pomegranate as possibly safe, but because this is a concentrated peel product with limited safety data, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check your medications against these types: blood pressure drugs, blood thinners like warfarin, cholesterol medications like rosuvastatin, drugs broken down by CYP2D6 (including many antidepressants), seizure medications, and drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 or CYP3A4. Use the search tool on this page to verify your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Pomegranate Peel may be worth considering if you're interested in blood pressure support and your doctor agrees—but it's a concentrated supplement, not the same as eating the fruit. The main concern is that it can interact with blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, cholesterol medications, and other common prescriptions.
Before you start, run your exact medications through the interaction checker below, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's safe 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 Jul 23, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Pomegranate Peel, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bixa Botanical |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8904289001548 |
| Net contents | 200 Gram(s); 7 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229691 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pomegranate Peel by Bixa Botanical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Punica granatum powder | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: One - two teaspoon with warm water daily after food or as directed by your health practitioner.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA
Formula
Fruit peel powder
K LBD (Kosher)
Formulation
Supports skin, hair & intestinal health
Vegan
Non GMO
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Food Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.
Precautions
Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
This product is not intended for use by those with serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.
Consult your physician before use.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place.
General Statements
Product of India
Over 140 years of quality trust
More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream - to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of Herbal Healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed-in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.
Mfg. Lic. No : MP25D/14/318
Seals/Symbols
Good manufacturing practices GMP Certified K LBD (Kosher)
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Pomegranate Peel by Bixa Botanical label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pomegranate Peel by Bixa Botanical
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.
Punica granatum powder
Interacts with922 drugs
Pomegranate is a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants and is widely enjoyed as food and juice. Early research suggests it may support hear...
Punica granatum powder monograph & interactionsPomegranate Peel by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bixa Botanical's Pomegranate Peel powder, which contains Punica granatum, interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concerns are moderate-severity interactions with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), ACE inhibitors, warfarin (a blood thinner), and rosuvastatin (a cholesterol drug). Pomegranate can lower blood pressure on its own, and combining it with blood pressure meds might drop your pressure too far.
It may also raise levels of warfarin or increase bleeding risk, and one case report linked pomegranate juice with rosuvastatin to muscle breakdown—though that patient had other risk factors.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Moderate interactions also affect drugs broken down by CYP2D6, a liver enzyme; pomegranate may slow their clearance and raise their levels, though we don't know how large the effect is in real patients. Minor interactions are possible with drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 or CYP3A4, and with carbamazepine (a seizure medication), though clinical evidence suggests these are less likely to matter in practice.
Alongether, these interactions span 923 individual medications. If you take any prescription medications—especially blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, statins, seizure medications, or antidepressants—use the search tool on this page to check your exact drugs before adding this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pomegranate Peel interact with 922 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Pomegranate Peel interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Punica granatum powder
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine, Pyrilamine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
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How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Punica Granatum Powder + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Pomegranate Peel — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Punica Granatum PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Punica Granatum Powder + Acetazolamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pomegranate Peel 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.
Punica granatum powder
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with ACEIs might increase the risk of adverse effects.
Pomegranate juice is thought to have ACE inhibitor-like effects.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Consuming pomegranate juice can modestly lower blood pressure.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP2D6. However, the clinical significance of this potential interaction in humans is not known.
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with rosuvastatin might increase the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a patient taking rosuvastatin 5 mg every other day in combination with ezetimibe 10 mg daily developed rhabdomyolysis after drinking pomegranate juice 200 mL twice weekly for 3 weeks. This patient had a history of elevated creatine kinase levels while not receiving any statin treatment. This suggests a possible underlying myopathy and predisposition to rhabdomyolysis.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase warfarin levels and increase the risk of bleeding. Also, discontinuing regular consumption of pomegranate juice might decrease warfarin levels.
In one case report, a patient had a stable, therapeutic bleeding time, as measured by international normalized ratio (INR), while taking warfarin in combination with pomegranate juice 2-3 times per week. The patient became subtherapeutic within about 10 days after discontinuing pomegranate juice, which required a warfarin dose increase. In another case report, a patient with a stable INR for over one year presented with an INR of 14. The patient noted no changes to medications or diet but did report consuming around 3 liters of pomegranate juice over the previous week. The patient's INR stabilized upon moderation of pomegranate juice consumption. The mechanism of this potential interaction is unclear.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, taking pomegranate with carbamazepine might increase the risk of adverse effects, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice may inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) metabolism of carbamazepine and increase levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP3A4, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP3A4. However, some human research suggests that pomegranate does not significantly inhibit CYP3A4 drug metabolism in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Some animal and in vitro research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal, but not hepatic, CYP2C9 isoenzyme activity. However, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but most research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Pomegranate contains several polyphenols that have individually been shown to inhibit CYP3A4. However, there is contradictory evidence about the effect of whole pomegranate juice on CYP3A4 activity. In vitro, pomegranate juice significantly inhibits the CYP3A4 enzyme, with comparable inhibition to grapefruit juice. In an animal model, pomegranate juice inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of carbamazepine and increases levels of carbamazepine by 1.5 times; however, in human volunteers, drinking a single glass of pomegranate juice 240 mL or taking 200 mL daily for 2 weeks does not significantly affect levels of the CYP3A4 substrate midazolam after oral or intravenous administration. Another study in healthy volunteers shows that consuming pomegranate juice 300 mL three times daily for three days also does not significantly affect levels of simvastatin, a CYP3A4 substrate This suggests that pomegranate is unlikely to significantly affect levels of CYP3A4 substrates in humans.
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
Theoretically, pomegranate might increase levels of tolbutamide, although research suggests this interaction is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Animal research shows that pomegranate juice inhibits the cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism of tolbutamide. Pomegranate juice increased tolbutamide levels by 1.2 times without prolonging the elimination half-life. This suggests that pomegranate juice inhibits intestinal CYP2C9, but might not inhibit hepatic CYP2C9. Despite this evidence, clinical research shows that neither pomegranate juice nor pomegranate extract have a significant effect on CYP2C9 activity in humans. This interaction does not appear to be clinically significant in humans.
Brand information
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Bixa Botanical
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- Stelcore Management Service LLC
- Street Address
- 8, Green Suite, #5766
- City
- Dover
- State
- Delaware
- ZipCode
- 19901
- Phone Number
- +1281897875
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The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Pomegranate 27 references
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