Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract 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
Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract is a dietary supplement by Whole World Botanicals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 962 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cat's Claw bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Royal Lucraco Plus contains two active ingredients: cat's claw bark extract and lucraco root extract. The product is delivered as a liquid herbal extract in a base of grain alcohol, water, and glycerin.
Cat's claw is a vine native to South America with alkaloids that may have effects on blood pressure, clotting, and immune function — though evidence for most uses remains limited.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on cat's claw for the uses listed — including allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer disease, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome — is insufficient to rate. We hold no effectiveness data for lucraco root extract.
If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cat's claw is generally well tolerated in the short term by healthy adults, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. In one clinical trial of people with advanced tumors, a small number experienced anemia, leukopenia (low white blood cells), or thrombocytopenia (low platelets), as well as headache, fatigue, insomnia, and neuropathy — though it's unclear whether the product or the disease caused these.
Several case reports link cat's claw to kidney injury, including acute kidney failure and inflammation of the kidney tissue; symptoms improved after people stopped taking it. Avoid cat's claw during pregnancy — it has traditional use as an abortifacient and safety data are lacking.
Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, apixaban, aspirin); blood pressure medications or calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem); immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, mycophenolate); or nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid). Cat's claw may also interact with many other drugs broken down by the liver — your pharmacist can review your full medication list.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is built on cat's claw, an herb with multiple documented interactions affecting hundreds of medications — particularly blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, and medications your liver breaks down. If you take any prescription medication, especially for heart disease, high blood pressure, transplant rejection, or recent COVID infection, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should not use it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.
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 Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Whole World Botanicals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 691195005828 |
| Net contents | 118 mL; 4 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276179 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Cat's Claw bark extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Lucraco Root Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Formulation
Gluten-free
Prostate health formula Wildcrafted herbal extract
Supports prostate and urogenital health.
Formula
Sustainably wildcrafted: Contains Lucraco (Waltheria ovata) and Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) alcohol-water extract with vegetable glycerin added. Waltheria ovata
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: First month: Take 1 tsp. with water at least 30 min. before or 2 hours after eating 3 times daily for 30 days. After 1st month: Take 1 to 3 tsp. on an empty stomach for 10 consecutive days each month or as directed by a physician.
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, prevent, or cure any disease.
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Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container29 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
- › Cat's Claw bark extract
- › Lucraco Root Extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals contains cat's claw bark extract, which interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) — cat's claw may increase bleeding risk because animal research suggests its alkaloids can slow clotting, though this hasn't been reported in people yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Cat's claw also interacts moderately with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs and calcium channel blockers), potentially lowering your blood pressure further. It may affect how your body clears certain drugs broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, which includes a wide range of common medications — this could raise or lower their levels unpredictably.
Additionally, cat's claw may interfere with immunosuppressant drugs used after transplants or for autoimmune conditions, and it may reduce the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) by speeding up how your body clears it.
We could not check lucraco root extract — we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 963 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the checker on this page or confirm with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract interact with 962 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cat's Claw bark extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cat's Claw Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Cat's Claw Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract 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.
Cat's Claw bark extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can inhibit platelet aggregation. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. In vitro and animal research suggests that rhynchophylline can lower blood pressure. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, taking cat's claw with calcium channel blockers might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains various alkaloids, including rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine, and isocorynoxiene. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can lower blood pressure by acting as calcium channel blockers. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Cat's claw may affect the clearance of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. In vitro research shows that cat's claw can inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes. In one case report, a patient taking cat's claw (at an unspecified dose) experienced increased serum levels of atazanavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir, all of which are CYP3A4 substrates. Levels returned to normal 15 days after discontinuation of the cat's claw supplement, suggesting inhibition of CYP3A4 by cat's claw. In contrast, animal research suggests that rhynchophylline, an alkaloid contained in cat's claw, induces CYP3A expression and accelerates the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, cat's claw might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In human and laboratory research, cat's claw has been shown to have immunostimulating activity. It stimulates phagocytosis and increases respiratory cellular activity and the mobility of leukocytes. Theoretically, this could interfere with the activity of immunosuppressant medications.
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)
Theoretically, cat's claw may decrease the levels of nirmatrelvir.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that this alkaloid induces CYP3A expression, thereby accelerating the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract, from the product label.
Whole World Botanicals
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- Whole World Botanicals, Inc.
- City
- NY
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10032
- Phone Number
- (646) 290-8651
- Web Address
- www.wholeworldbotanicals.com
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Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract'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 16 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Cat's Claw 16 references
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