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Salacia Oblonga 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Superior Herbs

Salacia Oblonga 500 mg label
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Capsule 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 Salacia Oblonga 500 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

Salacia Oblonga 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Superior Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar control, type 2 diabetes support, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Salacia oblonga extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: salacia oblonga extract. Salacia is a plant used in traditional medicine, and research suggests it may affect how your body handles blood glucose.

The capsule itself includes gelatin and brown rice flour as inactive ingredients to make the supplement stable and easy to take.

Does it work?

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

This is a single-ingredient Salacia product and its label doesn't state a use — see Salacia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for salacia in diabetes and obesity is insufficient to rate it reliably. While some clinical research hints that salacia might lower blood glucose, we don't have strong enough data to say whether it actually works for these uses or how well it would work for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Salacia

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.

Salacia is generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and nausea — and these tend to be dose-dependent.

These happen because your bowel ferments undigested carbohydrates when salacia slows their absorption. Salacia should not be used during pregnancy; there isn't enough safety data.

Avoid it while breastfeeding as well, since reliable safety information is lacking.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Salacia

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 — Salacia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

Check all antidiabetes drugs before starting this supplement — salacia can increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with these medications, a moderate-severity concern. Use the medication checker on this page to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're managing diabetes and interested in plant-based approaches, salacia might be worth discussing with your pharmacist — but only after checking whether it's safe with your specific medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Skip this one. Be prepared for digestive side effects, especially at higher doses.

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 Apr 25, 2018.

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 Salacia Oblonga 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Superior Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 087614142074
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 176377
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614142074
IngredientAmount% DV
Salacia oblonga extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, May contain one or both of the following

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Label statements
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General Statements

20:1 extract

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed purity & potency

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times per day with water before meals.

General

SWH207 Rev 0 04 12 17

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Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs label

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Salacia Oblonga 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs

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

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

Salacia oblonga extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

Salacia is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, mostly studied for lowering blood sugar after meals. Some small human studies suggest it may modestly b...

Salacia oblonga extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Brown Rice Flour, May contain one or both of the following. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Salacia oblonga extract 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Salacia Oblonga 500 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Salacia Oblonga 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Salacia oblonga extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Salacia Oblonga 500 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.

Salacia oblonga extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Salacia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research suggests that salacia might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Salacia oblonga extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Salacia Oblonga 500 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Superior Herbs

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs: Common Questions

Does Salacia Oblonga 500 mg by Swanson Superior Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Salacia Oblonga 500 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Salacia Oblonga 500 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.
Will salacia help with my blood sugar?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say for sure. Research hints that salacia might lower blood glucose, but we don't have reliable data yet on how well it actually works for diabetes or weight management.
What side effects might I feel?
Most people experience digestive issues — belly pain, diarrhea, bloating, gas, or nausea. These tend to happen more at higher doses because salacia slows how fast your intestines absorb carbs, and undigested ones ferment in your bowel.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Short-term use seems well tolerated, but we don't have good data on long-term safety. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about how long you plan to take it.
Can I take it while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, so it's best avoided. The same goes for breastfeeding — skip it until you've talked with your doctor.
What's in the capsule besides the extract?
The capsule is made of gelatin, and the filler is brown rice flour. These are inactive ingredients that hold the supplement together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Salacia Oblonga 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Salacia

Interacts with 86 drugs

Salacia is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, mostly studied for lowering blood sugar after meals. Some small human studies suggest it may modestly blunt blood sugar spikes, but the evidenc...

Read the full Salacia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Salacia Oblonga 500 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 5 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.

Salacia 5 references
  1. Heacock PM, Hertzler SR, Williams JA, Wolf BW. Effects of a medical food containing an herbal alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:65-71.
  2. Collene AL, Hertzler SR, Williams JA, Wolf BW. Effects of a nutritional supplement containing Salacia oblonga extract and insulinogenic amino acids on postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, and breath hydrogen responses in healthy adults. Nutrition 2005;21:8 PubMed
  3. Jayawardena MH, de Alwis NM, Hettigoda V, Fernando DJ. A double blind randomised placebo controlled cross over study of a herbal preparation containing Salacia reticulata in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;97:215-8. PubMed
  4. Williams JA, Choe YS, Noss MJ, et al. Extract of Salacia oblonga lowers acute glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Am J Clin Nutr 2007;86:124-30. PubMed
  5. Kajimoto O, Kawamori S, Shimoda H, et al. Effects of a Diet Containing Salacia reticulata on Mild Type 2 Diabetes in Humans. A Placebo-controlled, Cross-over Trial. Nippon Eiyo Shokuryo Gakkaishi 2000;53(5):199-205. DOI

See these in context on the Salacia 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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