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Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sundown Naturals

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-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 Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg 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

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Sundown Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, statin-related muscle aches, migraine prevention.Based on those ingredients, 198 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coenzyme Q-10. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals

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.

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 contains one active ingredient: coenzyme Q10 at 50 mg per softgel capsule. Coenzyme Q10 (also called ubiquinone) is a compound your body makes naturally and uses to help cells produce energy and protect them from oxidative damage.

The softgel also contains inactive ingredients—rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin, and less than 2% of other additives—which serve as the capsule shell and carrier.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports heart health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Angina, Anthracycline cardiotoxicity, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Congestive heart failure (CHF), Hypertension, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Coenzyme Q10 is rated "Possibly Effective" for Congestive heart failure (CHF) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Coenzyme Q10 is rated "Possibly Effective" for Myocardial infarction (MI).
  • Also on file: Coenzyme Q10 is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Angina, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hypertension, Myocarditis, and more.

Coenzyme Q10 is rated Likely Effective for coenzyme Q10 deficiency, meaning the evidence supports its use to correct low levels of this compound in the body. For other uses—fibromyalgia, migraine headache, congestive heart failure (CHF), and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes)—coenzyme Q10 is rated Possibly Effective.

The data we hold shows promise for these conditions, but the evidence is not yet conclusive.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coenzyme Q10

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.

Coenzyme Q10 is generally well tolerated by most adults when used as directed. In clinical trials, no serious adverse effects were reported.

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal—appetite suppression, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting—and they occur in less than 1% of people taking it. Headache, dizziness, and insomnia have also been reported.

If you take a dose above 100 mg daily, splitting it into smaller doses throughout the day may help reduce stomach upset. For pregnancy: there isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

For breastfeeding: safety has not been well studied, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coenzyme Q10

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 — Coenzyme Q10.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 198 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.

Before you take Q-Sorb Co Q-10, double-check it with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of the following: chemotherapy drugs such as cyclophosphamide (Moderate severity), warfarin or other blood thinners (Moderate severity), or blood pressure medications (Minor severity). No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could not check, but these three drug types are the main ones to watch.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Coenzyme Q10 may be worth considering if your doctor thinks you have low levels or if you're exploring it for migraine, heart failure, or nerve damage—but it's not a substitute for prescribed treatment. If you take a blood thinner like warfarin, a chemotherapy drug, or any blood pressure medication, clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

The same goes if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you take any prescription drug at all—check your exact medications with us 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 Feb 26, 2014.

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 Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Sundown Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 030768511395
Net contents 100 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2014
DSLD ID 29968
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals, 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:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
030768511395
IngredientAmount% DV
Coenzyme Q-1050 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Contains <2% of

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Label statements
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General

Prod. No. 51139 07H B2386 BAB

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: FOR ADULTS, TAKE ONE (1) SOFTGEL TWO TIMES DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH MEALS. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

General Statements

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

Easy to Swallow

Supports Heart Health*

Smart Facts Coenzyme Q-10 is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble antioxidant that appears in almost every cell in the body.* Antioxidants help fight cell-damaging free radicals in the body.* As a supplement, Coenzyme Q-10 supports heart health.*

VALUE SIZE

Formulation

No Artificial Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.

Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

FDA Statement of Identity

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.

Storage

STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Seals/Symbols

{Wheat}FREE OF Gluten & Wheat

{Bottle} PLEASE RECYCLE

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C)2012

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Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals label

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Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Coenzyme Q-10

Interacts with
198 drugs
50 mg per serving

CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated...

Coenzyme Q-10 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals Drug Interactions

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198Drugs
26 Moderate 172 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Coenzyme Q-10 198

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg interact with 198 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Coenzyme Q-10

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg 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.

Coenzyme Q-103 drug types · 198 drugs

Alkylating Agents

Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects. Theoretically, this may reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals.
Theoretically, antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10 might protect tumor cells from chemotherapeutic agents that work by inducing oxidative stress, such as alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide) and radiation therapy. The clinical importance of this interaction is unknown.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Concomitant use of coenzyme Q10 and warfarin might reduce the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Four cases of decreased warfarin efficacy thought to be due to coenzyme Q10 have been reported. However, there is some preliminary clinical research that suggests coenzyme Q10 might not significantly decrease the effects of warfarin in patients who have a stable INR.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research shows that coenzyme Q10 can significantly lower blood pressure, although other studies have shown conflicting results.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Coenzyme Q-10 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg, from the product label.

Sundown Naturals

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Web Address
www.sundownnaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals: Common Questions

Does Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg by Sundown Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg has a known interaction with 198 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg 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.
What is coenzyme Q10, and why would I take it?
Coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10) is a compound your body makes naturally to help cells produce energy and protect them from damage. We hold evidence that it's likely effective for correcting low CoQ10 levels, and possibly effective for migraines, heart failure, nerve damage from diabetes, and fibromyalgia—though the evidence for those isn't ironclad yet.
Is this safe to take every day?
Coenzyme Q10 is generally well tolerated when used as directed. The most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal ones—nausea, diarrhea, heartburn—and they occur in less than 1% of people. If you take more than 100 mg a day, dividing your dose may help reduce stomach upset.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
For pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise. For breastfeeding, safety hasn't been well studied—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.
Does this interact with blood thinners?
Yes. Coenzyme Q10 may reduce how well warfarin (Coumadin) works because it has vitamin K-like effects. If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
What if I'm on chemotherapy?
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant, and it may theoretically reduce the effectiveness of certain chemotherapy drugs that work by generating free radicals. If you're undergoing cancer treatment, check with your oncologist or pharmacist before adding this supplement.
Can this lower my blood pressure?
Some clinical research shows coenzyme Q10 can lower blood pressure, although other studies have shown mixed results. If you take blood pressure medications, there's a possible Minor interaction—meaning combined use could lower your pressure more than expected. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Coenzyme Q10

Interacts with 198 drugs

CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for heart condition...

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Sources & How We Checked

Q-Sorb Co Q-10 50 mg'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 40 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.

Coenzyme Q10 40 references
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See these in context on the Coenzyme Q10 monograph →

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