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Tejocote Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Alipotec

Tejocote Root label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Tejocote 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tejocote Root is a dietary supplement by Alipotec with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tejocote Root by Alipotec

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Tejocote” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (49 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: pectin, a naturally occurring soluble fiber. Pectin is commonly found in fruits and is used in supplements primarily for its potential effects on cholesterol and blood sugar.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this form.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: weight control.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Weight management, Appetite suppression.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Pectin has possibly effective evidence for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For blood sugar control and prediabetes, though, the evidence isn't established—there's insufficient reliable data to say whether it works.

For radiation exposure, evidence is also lacking.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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.

Pectin from food and typical supplement amounts is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild: diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramps.

Rarely, sensitive individuals may experience allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. If you've had an oral allergy syndrome or pectin sensitivity before, talk with us before taking this.

In pregnancy, concentrated pectin supplements haven't been well studied—dietary amounts are fine, but check with your doctor before taking a supplement dose. The same caution applies to breastfeeding: dietary pectin is likely safe, but supplement safety while nursing isn't well established.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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 — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 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.

Before taking Tejocote Root, double-check if you're on digoxin (a heart medication), lovastatin (a cholesterol drug), or tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline. Pectin may reduce how well your body absorbs these medicines.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with cholesterol if the evidence holds for you, but it can interfere with digoxin, lovastatin, and tetracycline antibiotics. If you take any prescription medication—especially heart or antibiotic drugs—check your exact medicines before starting.

Talk with your pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

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 Jul 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Tejocote Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Alipotec
Barcode (UPC) 7503023902052
Net contents 0.25 Ounce(s); 7 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 314261
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tejocote Root by Alipotec, 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 Piece(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Piece(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
7503023902052
IngredientAmount% DV
Pectin21 mg--
Tejocote49 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

For use in weight control. Is 100% natural, cultivated free of toxic chemical substances, pesticides, fertilizers or any other synthetic practice. Carefully harvested, cut in to micro-doses and then packaged.

Is 100% natural, cultivated free of toxic chemical substances, pesticides, fertilizers or any other synthetic practice.

100% Natural Made in Mexico.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

Tejocote Root Dietary Supplement Pieces

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement Pieces

Precautions

For sale in USA only.

To report a serious adverse event, contact +1 (956) 612-8408

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Not intended for children under 12 or pregnant women.

Not intended for children under 12 or pregnant women. Nursing women must consult a doctor before use of this product.

Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing.

Not intended for children under 12 or pregnant women.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one piece daily after breakfast with a full glass of water. Recommendations: Drink 2 liters of water daily. Consume a high potassium food every day and do not take when fasting.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Tejocote Root by Alipotec label

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Tejocote Root label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tejocote Root by Alipotec

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Piece(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tejocote

49 mg per serving
Interaction report

Tejocote Root by Alipotec Drug Interactions

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23Drugs
23 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pectin 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Tejocote Root interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Tejocote Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pectin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tejocote Root 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.

Pectin3 drug types · 23 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pectin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tejocote Root, from the product label.

Alipotec

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Name
Alipotec LLC
Street Address
4306 S. Flores St.
City
San Antonio
State
Texas
ZipCode
78214
Phone Number
+1 (956) 612-8408
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Tejocote Root by Alipotec: Common Questions

Does Tejocote Root by Alipotec interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tejocote Root has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tejocote Root contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Will this upset my stomach?
Some people experience mild side effects like gas, diarrhea, loose stools, or cramps. These are usually gentle and often settle down, but if they bother you, let us know.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pectin from food is fine, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this to make sure it's right for you.
Does pectin actually lower cholesterol?
The evidence says pectin is possibly effective for cholesterol, which means there's some promising data but it's not definitive. Your results may vary.
Can this help with blood sugar or prediabetes?
The evidence for blood sugar control isn't established yet—there isn't enough reliable data to say whether it works for that.
Could I have an allergic reaction to this?
Allergic reactions to pectin are rare, but they can happen in sensitive people. If you've had oral allergy syndrome before or suspect a pectin sensitivity, mention it to us before taking this.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tejocote Root’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 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 help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Tejocote 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.

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 11 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
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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).
  11. 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

See these in context on the Pectin 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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