Slenderluma 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Slenderluma 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
Slenderluma 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for appetite suppression, weight management, reducing waist circumference.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals
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
Full disclosure
Slenderluma contains one active ingredient: caralluma fimbriata aerial parts extract at 500 mg per capsule. The extract comes from the aerial (above-ground) parts of the caralluma plant, a succulent used traditionally to help with hunger and appetite.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers, binders, and flow agents that hold the product together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for caralluma in weight management is mixed. For obesity, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective — meaning the evidence leans toward it not working as claimed, though it hasn't been fully ruled out.
For generalized anxiety and Prader-Willi syndrome, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it helps or doesn't. If you're considering this product for any of those purposes, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caralluma is generally well tolerated in the short term based on study data, but long-term safety hasn't been well established — so we don't know what happens if you take it for months or years. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: there isn't enough safety information to know either way.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen — it means we have no record of them.
Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to confirm before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Slenderluma is a single-ingredient product with no documented medication interactions. The ingredient itself is generally well tolerated short-term but shows limited evidence for weight loss and lacks long-term safety data.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are times to avoid it. Before starting, check with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.
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 Slenderluma 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078021759 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 77534 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Caralluma fimbriata aerial parts extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
Vegetarian capsule
Suitable for Vegetarians.
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Caralluma for healthy weight management
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 capsule 2 to 3 times daily 30-45 minutes prior to eating. For best results, take this product in conjunction with the enclosed Maximum Metabolism Weight Loss Plan.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
For centuries, people in India have staved off hunger by eating the cactus Caralluma fimbriata, a plant known to traditional Ayurvedic practitioners. Modern research shows that the glycosidic compounds of the plant may amplify the satiety messages in the brain’s hypothalamus, resulting in a feeling of fullness.
In conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise plan, Slenderluma may ward off hunger pangs, helping people maintain a healthy weight.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Slenderluma is a capsule containing an extract of this popular succulent.
Slimaluma is a registered trademark of Gencor Pacific, Inc.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
SN2175 REV F121
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Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals
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.
Caralluma fimbriata aerial parts extract
No knowninteractions
Caralluma fimbriata is an edible succulent plant from India that is marketed mainly as an appetite suppressant and weight-loss aid. Some small studies...
Caralluma fimbriata aerial parts extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Slenderluma 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Slenderluma 500 mg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Slenderluma 500 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Slenderluma 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Slenderluma 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.
- 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 1 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.
Caralluma 1 reference
- Arora E, Khajuria V, Tandon VR, et al. To evaluate efficacy and safety of Caralluma fimbriata in overweight and obese patients: a randomized, single blinded, placebo control trial. Perspect Clin Res 2015;6(1):39-44. 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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