Tejo Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by H & Natural
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tejo Root 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
Tejo Root is a dietary supplement by H & Natural with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 212 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mexican Hawthorn, Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tejo Root by H & Natural
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
Tejo Root contains two active ingredients. Pectin is a soluble fiber extracted from plants, used to support cholesterol levels.
Mexican hawthorn is a botanical extract traditionally used for heart and circulation support. There are no inactive ingredients listed in this product.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Pectin is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), but the evidence for blood sugar control (impaired glucose tolerance, or prediabetes) and radiation exposure is insufficient. Mexican hawthorn's evidence for angina, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive function is insufficient to rate — we don't have enough reliable data to know whether it works for these conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pectin is generally well tolerated and commonly appears in food. The most frequent side effects are gas, loose stools, diarrhea, and mild cramps.
Rarely, pectin can trigger allergic reactions, including severe ones (anaphylaxis) in sensitive people, and breathing problems from inhaling pectin dust. Mexican hawthorn is generally well tolerated in studies but has rarely caused serious allergic reactions affecting multiple organs, kidney damage, or heart rhythm problems (palpitations, fast heart rate).
The safety data advises against use of Mexican hawthorn during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking Tejo Root, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take nitrates or drugs for erectile dysfunction (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors) — Major interaction risk. Also flag any beta-blockers, blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs), calcium channel blockers, lovastatin, tetracycline antibiotics, or digoxin — these carry Moderate interaction risks.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Tejo Root may be worth considering if you're interested in cholesterol or heart support, but the evidence for Mexican hawthorn's effectiveness is not established. If you have heart disease, take blood pressure or heart medications, or use antibiotics or cholesterol drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this — the interactions can weaken your medications or lower your blood pressure too much.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Mexican hawthorn is not recommended; check with your healthcare provider about pectin.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.
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 Tejo Root, straight from the product label.
| Brand | H & Natural |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 196852946921 |
| Net contents | 0.36 Ounce(s); 10 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 313758 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tejo Root by H & Natural, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pectin | 21 mg | -- |
| Mexican Hawthorn | 49 mg | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take one piece daily after breakfast. It is recommended to drink 2 liters of water a day and eat food rich in potassium or H & Natural potassium capsules.
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 Statements
Healthy and Natural
For questions or comments contact: [email protected]
Servings per container 10g (Aprox 106)
Formula
Raiz de Tejocote
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formulation
Product of Mexico
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Tejo Root by H & Natural label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Tejo Root by H & Natural
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Piece(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container106 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.
Pectin
Interacts with23 drugs
Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...
Pectin monograph & interactionsMexican Hawthorn
Interacts with191 drugs
Hawthorn is a plant traditionally used for heart-related complaints, and some studies suggest it may modestly help symptoms of mild heart failure when...
Mexican Hawthorn monograph & interactionsTejo Root by H & Natural Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Tejo Root by H & Natural contains pectin and Mexican hawthorn, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is Mexican hawthorn with nitrates and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (drugs like sildenafil for erectile dysfunction) — both Major interactions that can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure through additive widening of blood vessels.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Pectin may reduce how your body absorbs lovastatin (a cholesterol drug), tetracycline antibiotics, and digoxin (a heart medication), potentially weakening their effects. These are Moderate interactions.
Mexican hawthorn carries additional Moderate risks with beta-blockers, anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), calcium channel blockers, and digoxin — chiefly additive blood pressure lowering or increased bleeding risk.
Additionally, if you take any heart or blood pressure medication, or if you're on antibiotics or cholesterol drugs, run your exact medications through the checker below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Tejo Root interact with 212 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Tejo Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mexican Hawthorn Pectin
Amlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Pectin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium OxideBufferin
How Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium BicarbonateAlka-Seltzer Pain Reliever and Antacid
How Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Tejo Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Mexican Hawthorn + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Tejo Root with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Mexican Hawthorn
Nitrates
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Hawthorn might inhibit PDE-5 and cause vasodilation.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that hawthorn can inhibit platelet aggregation. However, its effect in humans is unclear. One observational study shows that patients taking hawthorn shortly before undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery or valve replacement surgery have a 10% incidence of postoperative bleeding, compared with 1% in those who never consumed hawthorn extract. However, clinical research shows that taking a specific preparation of dried hawthorn leaves and flowers (Crataesor, Soria Natural Lab) 800 mg three times daily for 15 days does not affect platelet aggregation or levels of thromboxane B2, the metabolite of thromboxane A2, in healthy humans.
Beta-Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hawthorn might potentiate the effects and adverse effects of digoxin.
Hawthorn appears to improve cardiac output; however, hawthorn does not appear to affect digoxin pharmacokinetics. Case reports suggest that at least one species of hawthorn root extract (Crataegus mexicana) may produce adverse effects similar to digoxin and can cross-react with digoxin assays, leading to falsely elevated plasma digoxin levels.
Pectin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Tejo Root, from the product label.
H & Natural
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- G. A. Mart LLC
- Street Address
- PO Box 6002
- City
- San Luis
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85349
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The Full Monographs Behind Tejo Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Pectin
Interacts with 23 drugsPectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...
Read the full Pectin monograph → Herb & supplement monographHawthorn
Interacts with 191 drugsHawthorn is a plant traditionally used for heart-related complaints, and some studies suggest it may modestly help symptoms of mild heart failure when added to standard care. However, the ev...
Read the full Hawthorn monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Tejo Root'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 36 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.
Pectin 11 references
- Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
- Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
- Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
- Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
- Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
- Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
- Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
- Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
- Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed
Hawthorn 25 references
- Tauchert M. Efficacy and safety of crataegus extract WS 1442 in comparison with placebo in patients with chronic stable New York Heart Association class-III heart failure. Am Heart J 2002;143:910-5. PubMed
- Pittler MH, Schmidt K, Ernst E. Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials. Am J Med 2003;114:665-74.. PubMed
- Chang Q, Zuo Z, Harrison F, Chow MS. Hawthorn. J Clin Pharmacol 2002;42:605-12.
- Holubarsch CJ, Colucci WS, Meinertz T, et al. The efficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS 1442 in patients with heart failure: the SPICE trial. Eur J Heart Fail 2008;10:1255-63. PubMed
- Pittler MH, Guo R, and Ernst E. Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure. Cochrane.Database.Syst Rev 2008:CD005312. PubMed
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