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Tongkat Ali 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tongkat Ali 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low testosterone or low libido in men, male fertility support, athletic performance and muscle strength.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tongkat Ali. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray

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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Solaray's Tongkat Ali 400 mg is a single-ingredient supplement containing a 400 mg dose of Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), an herbal root extract. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice bran extract, and silica — which serve as binding and flow agents but don't contribute to the supplement's active effects.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: male vitality and performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related testosterone deficiency, Athletic performance, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Male Infertility, Muscle strength, Sexual desire — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Eurycoma Longifolia is rated "Possibly Effective" for Sexual desire (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Eurycoma Longifolia is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance.
  • Also on file: Eurycoma Longifolia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Erectile dysfunction (ED), Muscle strength, Age-related testosterone deficiency, Male Infertility.

The evidence for Tongkat Ali is mixed. It is rated possibly effective for sexual desire based on available research.

For athletic performance, the evidence points toward it being possibly ineffective. For back pain, osteoporosis, and diabetes, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works or doesn't.

If sexual function is your main reason for considering it, there's some support; for the other uses listed, the data just isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Eurycoma Longifolia

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.

Tongkat Ali is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but we don't have solid long-term safety data, and product quality can vary. One concern is that it may raise testosterone levels in some people.

If testosterone goes above the normal range, you could experience testosterone-related side effects including acne, insulin resistance (difficulty managing blood sugar), and potential liver issues. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Eurycoma Longifolia

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 — Eurycoma Longifolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 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 you take this product, double-check if you're on propranolol (Inderal) or any other blood pressure or heart medication — that's the most serious documented interaction. Also let us know if you're taking any medications that are broken down by your liver, or if you're on testosterone therapy.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in Tongkat Ali for sexual desire and don't take propranolol or testosterone therapy, a pharmacist can help you decide if it's a fit. Anyone on heart or blood pressure medications, or on testosterone therapy, should definitely check with us first.

Talk to your pharmacist about your full medication list before starting.

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 Aug 23, 2023.

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 Tongkat Ali 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280544336
Net contents 60 VegCap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 296242
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray, 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 VegCap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
076280544336
IngredientAmount% DV
Tongkat Ali400 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Rice Bran Extract, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Est. 1973 A Brighter Way 1973

General Statements

True Herbs

Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.

100% PCR Bottles

Formulation

Herbal Support

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

California Residents Only Warning: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take 1 VegCap twice daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Discussion: Eurycoma longifolia, also commonly called tongkat ali, is a flowering plant native to the jungles of Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. The root is often consumed among Southeast Asians for energy and stamina.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray

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

Serving size1 VegCap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tongkat Ali

Interacts with
248 drugs
400 mg per serving

Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) is a Southeast Asian herb most popular for supporting testosterone, libido, and male fertility, with some small huma...

Tongkat Ali monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Rice Bran Extract, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
3 Moderate 245 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tongkat Ali 400 mg 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.

Tongkat Ali5 drug types · 248 drugs

Propranolol (Inderal)

Eurycoma longifolia can reduce the levels and clinical effects of propranolol.
A small clinical study in healthy persons shows that taking a single dose of a water-based Eurycoma longifolia extract 200 mg, in combination with a single dose of propranolol 80 mg, reduces the propranolol area under the curve (AUC) by 29%, reduces the peak concentration by 42%, and increases time to peak concentration by 86% when compared with control. Since the elimination half-life of propranolol did not change, it seems that Eurycoma longifolia alters the kinetics of propranolol by decreasing its absorption in the gut, and not by altering its metabolism. It is not known if separating administration will prevent this interaction.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates

Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2A6 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2A6 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2C19 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Testosterone

Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia may further increase levels of testosterone.
A clinical study in aging males with testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL shows that taking a specific water extract of Eurycoma longifolia roots (Physta; Biotropics Malaysia) 100-200 mg daily with breakfast for 12 weeks increases total testosterone levels by 8% to 11% when compared with placebo. It is unclear whether this increase would occur in individuals with normal testosterone levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tongkat Ali 400 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Tongkat Ali 400 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tongkat Ali 400 mg has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tongkat Ali 400 mg 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.
Does Tongkat Ali really improve sexual function?
The evidence supports that it may help with sexual desire — it's rated possibly effective for that. But the data is limited, and results can vary person to person. Your pharmacist can give you a realistic sense of what to expect.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because of possible hormonal effects, and there's no reliable safety information for breastfeeding either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you're in either situation.
What are the side effects?
Tongkat Ali itself is generally well tolerated. The main concern is if it raises your testosterone too high — that can cause acne, trouble managing blood sugar, and liver problems. This is rare but something to watch for if you're taking it long-term.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated, but we don't have solid data on long-term safety. Product quality can also vary between brands. Your pharmacist can help you weigh the unknowns.
What exactly is Tongkat Ali?
It's an extract from the root of Eurycoma longifolia, a plant native to Southeast Asia. This 400 mg dose comes in a capsule with a few inactive binders.

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Tongkat Ali 400 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.

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The 4 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.

Eurycoma Longifolia 4 references
  1. Salman SA, Amrah S, Wahab MS, et al. Modification of propranolol's bioavailability by Eurycoma longifolia water-based extract. J Clin Pharm Ther 2010;35:691-6. PubMed
  2. Tambi MI, Imran MK, Henkel RR. Standardised water-soluble extract of Eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat ali, as testosterone booster for managing men with late-onset hypogonadism? Andrologia 2011 Jun 15. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01168.x. [Epub ahead of pri PubMed
  3. Han YM, Kim IS, Rehman SU, Choe K, Yoo HH. In vitro evaluation of the effects of Eurycoma longifolia extract on CYP-mediated drug metabolism. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2015;2015:631329.
  4. Chinnappan SM, George A, Pandey P, Narke G, Choudhary YK. Effect of Eurycoma longifolia standardised aqueous root extract-Physta ® on testosterone levels and quality of life in ageing male subjects: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicent

See these in context on the Eurycoma Longifolia monograph →

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