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Renal-gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genestra Brands

Renal-gen label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Renal-gen 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

Renal-gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for water retention (diuretic), digestive upset and bloating, urinary tract support.Based on those ingredients, 291 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract, Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Renal-gen by Genestra Brands

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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 assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Corn Silk, Juniper.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 291 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.
Safety Information
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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2016.

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 Renal-gen, straight from the product label.

Brand Genestra Brands
Barcode (UPC) 88319612750
Net contents 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2016
DSLD ID 64836
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Renal-gen by Genestra Brands, 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:
0.28 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.28 mL
Servings per container
53
UPC/BARCODE
88319612750
IngredientAmount% DV
Elm (Ulmus campestris) bud extract0.09 mL--
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract0.09 mL--
Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract0.09 mL--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Dose: Adults and Children (over 12 years): Take 10 drops once daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Invert bottle to 45(0) and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz. of water.

Precautions

For risk information, see outer box. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.

Risk Information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use, unless directed by your healthcare practitioner.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your healthcare practitioner.

Quality Assurance: Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.

General

939

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Phyto-Gen

Formula

- Juniper - Elm - Corn

Formulation

Guaranteed to contain no added starch, yeast, gluten, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products.

Ideal for vegans.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Renal-gen by Genestra Brands label

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Renal-gen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Renal-gen by Genestra Brands

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 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.

Elm (Ulmus campestris) bud extract

0.09 mL per serving

Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract

Interacts with
162 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Juniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its he...

Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract monograph & interactions

Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract

Interacts with
290 drugs
0.09 mL per serving

Corn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence...

Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Renal-gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions

Renal-gen contains 3 ingredients, and 2 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 291 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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291Drugs
290 Moderate 1 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract 290
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract 162

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Renal-gen interact with 291 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Renal-gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Renal-gen 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.

Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract5 drug types · 290 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research in diabetic mice shows that taking corn silk extract lowers fasting blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research in both hypertensive and normotensive adults shows that taking corn silk extract lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Corticosteroids

Taking corn silk with corticosteroids might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases the urinary excretion of potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases urine volume and promotes the urinary excretion of sodium and potassium. Some patients may require electrolyte supplementation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, suddenly stopping, starting, or changing corn silk treatment may alter the effects of warfarin.
Corn silk contains vitamin K. Individuals taking warfarin should consume a consistent daily amount of corn silk to maintain consistent anticoagulation.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Corn (Zea mays) root bark extract full monograph & interactions

Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract3 drug types · 162 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that juniper berry can lower blood glucose.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, juniper berry might increase the risk of adverse effects from diuretic drugs.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, juniper berry might reduce lithium excretion and increase serum levels of lithium.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Renal-gen, from the product label.

Genestra Brands

Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
Web Address
seroyal.com
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Renal-gen by Genestra Brands: Common Questions

Does Renal-gen by Genestra Brands interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Renal-gen has a known interaction with 291 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Renal-gen contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind Renal-gen’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Juniper

Interacts with 162 drugs

Juniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its health benefits is limited, and it can irr...

Read the full Juniper monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Corn Silk

Interacts with 290 drugs

Corn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence for these uses is limited, so it should...

Read the full Corn Silk monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Renal-gen'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 11 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.

Juniper 7 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  5. Sanchez de Medina F, Gamez MJ, Jimenez I, et al. Hypoglycemic activity of juniper "berries." Planta Med 1994;60:197-200. PubMed
  6. Swanston-Flatt SK, Day C, Bailey CJ, Flatt PR. Traditional plant treatments for diabetes. Studies in normal and streptozotocin diabetic mice. Diabetologia 1990;33:462-4. PubMed
  7. Tammaro A, Adebanjo GAR, Chello C, et al. Bullous dermatitis caused by common juniper. Contact Dermatitis. 2020. PubMed

See these in context on the Juniper monograph →

Corn Silk 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. George GO, Idu FK. Corn silk aqueous extracts and intraocular pressure of systemic and non-systemic hypertensive subjects. Clin Exp Optom. 2015 Mar;98(2):138-49. PubMed
  4. Sheng L, Chen Q, Di L, Li N. Evaluation of anti-diabetic potential of corn silk in high-fat diet/streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetes mice model. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2020. PubMed

See these in context on the Corn Silk 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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