Sage Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sage Flower Essence 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
Sage Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth irritation, digestive upset, excessive sweating.Based on those ingredients, 1,296 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sage Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
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
Low disclosure
Sage Flower Essence contains one active ingredient: an infusion of Salvia officinalis (common sage) at a 1:6000 concentration. The product also contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients — the brandy serves as a preservative in liquid flower essences.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
In our data, sage is rated possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and cognitive function. It's rated possibly ineffective for postoperative pain.
These are preliminary ratings based on limited research — more human studies are needed to confirm how well sage actually works for these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sage is generally well tolerated when used as a food or brewed as a tea for a short time. However, concentrated extracts and essential oil should be used cautiously.
The most common side effects from oral use are abdominal pain, agitation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Rare but serious side effects include seizures, linked to thujone and other constituents in the plant.
Topically, sage can cause burning, dermatitis, and pain; one person in a trial developed acnelike skin eruptions. During pregnancy, medicinal or concentrated amounts of sage are likely unsafe because of its thujone content — food amounts are probably fine.
During breastfeeding, medicinal amounts are possibly unsafe because sage has traditionally been used to reduce milk supply; check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any CNS depressants (sedatives, muscle relaxers, opioid pain relievers, sleeping pills), blood pressure medications, antidepressants, beta-blockers, heart or cancer drugs, or estrogen-based birth control or hormone therapy — sage may change how these work. Although these interactions haven't been seen in humans yet, the lab evidence is there.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Sage Flower Essence might help with menopausal symptoms, cholesterol, or memory, though the evidence is preliminary. Because it interacts with many medications — especially blood pressure drugs, sedatives, and drugs your liver breaks down — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medications.
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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
General information
Key facts about Sage Flower Essence, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flower Essence Services |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 782932111015 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 30110 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sage Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Brandy
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily
Seals/Symbols
FES Quintessentials(TM)
DEMETER(R)
Formulation
Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Certified Biodynamic(R) by the Demeter Association, Inc.
General Statements
BEST BY 07/2020 100719
Professional quality backed by three decades of international use
FDA Statement of Identity
herbal supplement
General
100719
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Sage Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sage Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis
Interacts with1,296 drugs
Sage is a common kitchen herb that is generally safe in food amounts and is traditionally used for sore throats, digestion, sweating, and memory. Some...
Infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sage Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Sage Flower Essence, made from Salvia officinalis, interacts with a significant number of medications through its sage content.
The most serious concern is with CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, pain relievers that make you drowsy) — sage may boost their sedative effects and side effects, a Moderate severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sage can also interact with blood pressure medications (Moderate) — animal research suggests it may lower blood pressure, but human studies show mixed results, so your pressure could go either way. Additionally, sage appears to inhibit several liver enzymes that metabolize many common drugs: CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 substrates (all Moderate).
This means your body might not clear these medications as quickly, raising their levels and effects. Drugs affected include many antidepressants, beta-blockers, and heart medications — but these interactions haven't been confirmed in humans yet.
Sage may also increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein (Moderate), a protein that moves certain medications out of cells. Finally, if you take estrogen therapy or birth control, sage's constituents might interfere with your hormone levels (Moderate).
Altogether, these interactions span 1,297 individual medications. Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the checker on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sage Flower Essence interact with 1,296 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sage Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCns Depressants, Anticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + 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 Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisAnticholinergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Anticholinergic Drugs +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisAnticholinergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Anticholinergic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Sage Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia OfficinalisCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Salvia Officinalis + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sage Flower Essence 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.
infusion (1:6000) of Salvia officinalis
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, sage might interfere with the clinical effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Some species of sage can cause convulsions when consumed in large quantities.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking sage with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes, common sage (Salvia officinalis) has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity. However, other clinical research in patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes shows that common sage extract does not lower fasting blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can cause prolonged blood pressure reduction. However, clinical research suggests that Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can increase blood pressure in some people with hypertension. Until more is known, use with caution.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of benzodiazepines.
In vitro evidence suggests that certain components of common sage (Salvia officinalis) can bind to benzodiazepine receptors. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Some constituents of sage have CNS depressant activity.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C19. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C9. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2D6. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Animal research suggests that drinking common sage (Salvia officinalis) tea increases the expression of CYP2E1. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP3A4. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, sage might interfere with hormone therapy.
In vitro evidence suggests that geraniol, a constituent of Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia), exerts estrogenic activity. The clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.
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The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Sage 27 references
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- Savelev, S. U., Okello, E. J., and Perry, E. K. Butyryl- and acetyl-cholinesterase inhibitory activities in essential oils of Salvia species and their constituents. Phytother Res 2004;18(4):315-324.
- Kennedy, D. O., Pace, S., Haskell, C., Okello, E. J., Milne, A., and Scholey, A. B. Effects of cholinesterase inhibiting sage (Salvia officinalis) on mood, anxiety and performance on a psychological stressor battery. Neuropsychopharmacology 2006;31(4):84 PubMed
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- Hellum, B. H. and Nilsen, O. G. In vitro inhibition of CYP3A4 metabolism and P-glycoprotein-mediated transport by trade herbal products. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2008;102(5):466-475.
- Mayer, E., Gescheidt-Shoshany, H., and Weltfriend, S. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract. Contact Dermatitis 2011;64(4):237-238. PubMed
- Halicioglu, O., Astarcioglu, G., Yaprak, I., and Aydinlioglu, H. Toxicity of Salvia officinalis in a newborn and a child: an alarming report. Pediatr.Neurol. 2011;45(4):259-260. PubMed
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- Vandecasteele K, Ost P, Oosterlinck W, et al. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Salvia officinalis in controlling hot flashes in prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation. Phytother Res. 2012;26(2):208-13.
- Kianbakht S, Dabaghian FH. Improved glycemic control and lipid profile in hyperlipidemic type 2 diabetic patients consuming Salvia officinalis L. leaf extract: a randomized placebo. Controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):441-6. PubMed
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