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Poppy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Poppy 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Poppy is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, sleep and restlessness, mild pain.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are wildcrafted Poppy extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Poppy by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Poppy contains one active ingredient: a wildcrafted extract of corn poppy. The product is delivered in liquid form with vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol as inactive carrier ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Corn Poppy's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Corn poppy herbal extract.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Insomnia, Pain (acute), sore throat, anxiety.
  • The closest evidence on file: Corn Poppy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Corn Poppy is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Pain (acute).

The evidence for poppy is not established. We hold ratings for cough, insomnia, acute pain, and opioid withdrawal—and for all of them, the data is insufficient to say whether it works.

That doesn't mean it doesn't; it means the reliable research isn't there yet in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Corn Poppy

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

When taken by mouth at typical doses, poppy is generally well tolerated. Very large doses of 250 grams or more can cause intoxication.

Human safety data are limited, so caution is warranted. If applied to skin, corn poppy flowers may cause allergic contact itching or hives (urticaria) in some people.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so the data advises against use. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Corn Poppy

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Corn Poppy.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any central nervous system depressants—sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, opioids, some antidepressants, or antihistamines—double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding poppy. The combination could increase sedation and reduce alertness.

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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.

Poppy may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal remedies for cough, sleep, or pain—but the evidence to support those uses isn't solid in our data. The main caution is its potential to deepen drowsiness if you take any CNS depressants, including sleep aids and pain medications.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are reasons to avoid it. Check your medications and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Poppy, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 650905465741
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237543
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Poppy by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
650905465741
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Poppy extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Papaver rhoeas)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Poppy by Hawaii Pharm label

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Poppy label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Poppy by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Poppy extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
970 mg per serving

Corn poppy is a red-flowered plant traditionally used in teas and syrups for cough, sleep, and mild pain. Solid human research is very limited, so its...

Wildcrafted Poppy extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Poppy by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

wildcrafted Poppy extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Poppy interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Poppy interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. wildcrafted Poppy extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Poppy 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.

wildcrafted Poppy extract1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of corn poppy with CNS depressants might increase the risk of sedation.
Animal research suggests that corn poppy leaf extract has sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
wildcrafted Poppy extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Poppy, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Poppy by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Poppy by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Poppy has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Poppy contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take poppy if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information available, so the data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects?
At normal doses, poppy is generally well tolerated. Very high doses (250 grams or more) can cause intoxication. If you apply it to your skin, it may occasionally cause allergic itching or hives in sensitive people.
Does poppy really help with sleep or pain?
The evidence in our data is insufficient to say. We don't have reliable studies backing those uses yet, so we can't confirm whether poppy works for insomnia, cough, or acute pain.
Can I take poppy with my sleep medication?
That combination carries a Moderate risk of increased sedation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them to see if it's safe for you.
What's in this liquid besides the poppy extract?
The product contains vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol as inactive carrier ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Poppy’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Corn Poppy

Interacts with 248 drugs

Corn poppy is a red-flowered plant traditionally used in teas and syrups for cough, sleep, and mild pain. Solid human research is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven, and unlik...

Read the full Corn Poppy monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Poppy's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 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.

Corn Poppy 2 references
  1. Soulimani, R., Younos, C., Jarmouni-Idrissi, S., Bousta, D., Khalouki, F., and Laila, A. Behavioral and pharmaco-toxicological study of Papaver rhoeas L. in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 3-3-2001;74(3):265-274. PubMed
  2. Gamboa, P. M., Jauregui, I., Urrutia, I., Gonzalez, G., Barturen, P., and Antepara, I. Allergic contact urticaria from poppy flowers (Papaver rhoeas). Contact Dermatitis 1997;37(3):140-141.

See these in context on the Corn Poppy monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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