Sarsaparilla Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BIOVEA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sarsaparilla 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
Sarsaparilla is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like psoriasis, joint pain and arthritis, general tonic or 'blood purifier'.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
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.
Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
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 — Sarsaparilla.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
- For scale: 2 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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Sarsaparilla, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Seals/Symbols
Made in the USA
GMP Compliance
K Parve K-1604
Formulation
Vegan product
General
G 15
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 30 drops, 1-3 times per day, or as needed in juice or water.
Shake well before using.
General Statements
Guaranteed premium quality
Liquid extract
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Precautions
Warning: Do not take during pregnancy.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formula
K Parve K-1604
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Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla
Interacts with2 drugs
Sarsaparilla is a traditional root used in teas, tonics, and old-fashioned root beer flavoring. Modern evidence for its health claims is very limited...
Ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA Drug Interactions
Sarsaparilla contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 2 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sarsaparilla interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sarsaparilla interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Sarsaparilla — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ethically Wild Harvested SarsaparillaDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Read the full Ethically Wild Harvested Sarsaparilla + Digoxin interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Sarsaparilla — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ethically Wild Harvested SarsaparillaLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Ethically Wild Harvested Sarsaparilla + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sarsaparilla 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.
ethically wild harvested Sarsaparilla
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties, which could potentially cause potassium loss. Overuse or misuse of sarsaparilla with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Lithium
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these effects, sarsaparilla might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Sarsaparilla, from the product label.
Sarsaparilla by BIOVEA: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Sarsaparilla’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Sarsaparilla'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 3 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.
Sarsaparilla 3 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Vandenplas O, Depelchin S, Toussaint G, et al. Occupational asthma caused by sarsaparilla root dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;97:1416-8. PubMed
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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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