Suma-V Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma-V 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
Suma-V is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, adaptogen for stress, sexual health and libido.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 Suma-V by Douglas Laboratories
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
Suma-V is a single-ingredient supplement: Pfaffia Herbal Extract, also called suma root. The product also contains two inactive ingredients — cellulose and vegetable stearate — which are a binder and a lubricant to hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for suma, so we can't tell you whether the evidence supports its use for any particular purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
When taken by mouth, suma appears to be generally well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported so far — though a full safety evaluation hasn't been done. The main caution is that human safety data are limited.
When inhaled as a powder, suma root can trigger occupational asthma in sensitive people; one case of allergic asthma symptoms has been reported. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist — suma's safety profile in humans hasn't been thoroughly studied.
Before you take it with any medication, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's right for you.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Suma-V is a single-herbal supplement generally well tolerated by mouth, though human safety research is limited. Pregnant people and those who are breastfeeding should not take it without talking to their doctor or pharmacist first.
If you're considering adding this to your routine, especially alongside other medications or supplements, check with your own healthcare provider to make sure it fits your situation.
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 Jun 1, 2012.
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 Suma-V, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539010389 |
| Net contents | 30 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 1, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 9757 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Suma-V by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pfaffia Herbal Extract | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate
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General Statements
Pfaffia (Pfaffia paniculata [Mart.] Kuntze), or suma, contains phytosterols (expecially beta-ecdysterone; also beta-sitosterol, polypodine b and stigamasterol), 6 unique saponins (pfaffosides A,B,C,D,E & F) pfaffic acid, allantoin, and traces of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, including germanium. This extract is standardized at 5% beta-ecdysterone.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule twice daily between meals, or as advised by your healthcare professional. If digestive irritation occurs, take with meals.
Precautions
Stop use and consult your healthcare professional if allergic reactions occur
Note: If pregnant or nursing, consult your health care pro-fessional before using this product.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C)(35-65% relative humidity)
General
Formula #77375
FDA Statement of Identity
Standardized Herbal Extract
Formula
Standardized Herbal Extract 5% beta-ecdysterone
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Suma-V by Douglas Laboratories 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 Suma-V by Douglas Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Pfaffia Herbal Extract
No knowninteractions
Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very...
Pfaffia Herbal Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Suma-V by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma-V. 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 Suma-V, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Suma-V is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Suma-V’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Suma-V'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.
Suma 3 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
- Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. 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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