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Dietary supplement

Somal-4 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Redcon1

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Somal-4 is a dietary supplement by Redcon1 with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle building, strength and athletic performance, boosting testosterone.Based on those ingredients, 8 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Somal-4 by Redcon1

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Somal Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (65 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Somal-4 contains 3 active ingredients, all variants of 4-androsterone: 4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One; 4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One Decanoate; and 4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One Encanthate. These are prohormones — compounds your body is thought to convert into testosterone and other anabolic hormones.

The product also includes inactive ingredients (fillers and binders like microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica) to hold the tablet together.

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 4-androsterone product and its label doesn't state a use — see 4-androsterone'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.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for the active ingredients in this product. The data we have doesn't establish whether 4-androsterone actually delivers the results it's marketed for.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 4-androsterone

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.

Safety data on 4-androsterone is limited. The concern is real: prohormones can disrupt your natural hormone balance, strain your liver, and shift your cholesterol levels — and long-term safety simply hasn't been well studied.

More importantly, androgenic hormones can seriously harm a developing baby, so do not use this product if you're pregnant. If you're breastfeeding, the hormonal effects on your infant are unknown and potentially harmful; avoid it.

In theory, because 4-androsterone is metabolized to anabolic compounds, there's concern it could cause serious steroid-like side effects including stroke, kidney failure, and liver injury, though specific adverse effects aren't well documented.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 4-androsterone

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 — 4-androsterone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 8 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 your medications if you take testosterone or other androgens (Moderate severity). These are the only drug interactions we have documented for the ingredients in this product.

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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 is a prohormone product aimed at people looking to boost testosterone naturally — but it's not for everyone. If you're on any testosterone therapy, have liver or kidney problems, or are pregnant or nursing, this isn't the right choice.

Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you take any hormonal medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.

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 Somal-4, straight from the product label.

Brand Redcon1
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 172186
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Somal-4 by Redcon1, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One0 NP--
Somal Blend65 mg--
4 Androstene-3b-Ol,17-One Decanoate0 NP--
4 Androstene-3b-Ol,17-One Encanthate0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, FD&C Blue #1

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Label statements
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Formulation

4-DHEA precursor

General Statements

A force to be reckoned with

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Somal-4 by Redcon1 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Somal-4 by Redcon1

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, FD&C Blue #1. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Somal-4 by Redcon1 Drug Interactions

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8Drugs
8 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Somal-4 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.

4 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One1 drug type · 8 drugs

Testosterone

4-Androsterone is purportedly converted to testosterone and other androgens upon ingestion. Theoretically, taking 4-androsterone with testosterone may increase the risk for additive adverse effects such as mood disturbances and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Somal-4, from the product label.

Redcon1

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Name
Redcon1
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Somal-4 by Redcon1: Common Questions

Does Somal-4 by Redcon1 interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Somal-4 has a known interaction with 8 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Somal-4 contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this if I'm on testosterone replacement?
No — do not combine Somal-4 with testosterone therapy without talking to your doctor first. Both work on the same hormone system, and together they could raise your risk of mood changes and serious problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. Androgenic hormones can harm a developing baby, so avoid it if you're pregnant. If you're nursing, the hormonal effects on your infant are unknown but potentially harmful — do not use this product.
What does 4-androsterone actually do?
It's a prohormone that your body is thought to convert into testosterone and other male hormones. We don't hold effectiveness data showing whether it actually works for its intended purpose.
Are there side effects I should know about?
Specific side effects aren't well documented, but since 4-androsterone is converted to anabolic compounds, there's theoretical concern for serious steroid-like effects including stroke, kidney failure, and liver injury. Prohormones can also disrupt your hormone balance, strain your liver, and affect cholesterol.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes — it includes inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, and others to make the tablet.

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Sources & How We Checked

Somal-4'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 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.

4-androsterone 3 references
  1. Anabolic Steroids and Other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) — NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Source
  2. Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. DHEA — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the 4-androsterone 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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