Ultra Digest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ultra Digest 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
Ultra Digest is a dietary supplement by Sundown Naturals with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and cough, heartburn and stomach upset, mouth ulcers and digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 1,186 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GutGard Licorice extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals
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
Low disclosure
Ultra Digest contains 6 active ingredients designed to support digestion. The product includes two strains of beneficial bacteria (probiotics): Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM and two Bifidobacterium strains.
It also contains Alpha-Galactosidase, an enzyme that helps break down complex carbohydrates, and GutGard Licorice extract, which is a standardized form of licorice. There's also a proprietary blend listed as a non-nutrient, non-botanical ingredient.
The capsules are made from vegetable cellulose.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease (eczema and allergic conditions), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
The licorice extract in this product is rated possibly effective for canker sores and atopic dermatitis (eczema). For other conditions like asthma and Addison disease, there's insufficient evidence to rate it.
The effectiveness of the other ingredients — Alpha-Galactosidase, the Bifidobacterium strains, and the proprietary blend — is not established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though data are limited so you should check with your doctor before use. In rare cases, the live organisms in probiotic supplements can cause infection, though most documented cases occurred in patients already at high risk.
Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea are uncommon but possible when taking probiotics. The licorice extract in this product is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but high doses or long-term use of licorice can cause serious problems because of its active compound glycyrrhizin.
Common side effects from licorice are headache, nausea, and vomiting. Licorice is unsafe in pregnancy due to links to harmful effects, and there isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take Ultra Digest, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any digoxin (Lanoxin) you're on — licorice in this product may increase heart toxicity risk. Also discuss warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners, as licorice may make them less effective.
If you take antibiotics, ask when to time them relative to this product — simultaneous use may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness. Finally, if you take any medications broken down by your liver's CYP450 system (including certain cancer drugs, sedatives, or other common medications), verify there's no interaction before combining them with this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Ultra Digest may be worth considering if you're dealing with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or certain infections, and have no serious medication interactions. However, the licorice extract creates significant interactions with heart medications, blood thinners, certain cancer drugs, and several other medication types, and it's unsafe in pregnancy.
If you take digoxin, warfarin, or any medications that go through your liver's cytochrome P450 system, or if you take antibiotics regularly, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.
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 Ultra Digest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sundown Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768672386 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 71812 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 120 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 | 0 NP | -- |
| GutGard Licorice extract | 75 mg | -- |
| Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical) | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Contains <2% of
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Formulation
Smart facts No artificial colors No preservatives
Vegetarian formula
100% free of No dairy/lactose No artificial flavors Non-GMO GF Certified gluten-free
Non-GMO. No gluten, no wheat, no milk, no lactose, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no preservatives, no sugar, no soy, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
Brand IP Statement(s)
GutGard helps with occasional heartburn & sour stomach
NCFM is a registered trademark of The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc. DBA The North Carolina Dairy Foundation. Bl-04, Bl-07 and Lpc-37 are registered trademarks of Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APS. GutGard is a trademark of Natural Remedies, PVT. LTD.
2016
Sundown Naturals Ultra Digest gives you digestive support when and where you need it!
General Statements
Supports upper, mid & lower GI health
When being used as directed
Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world
17 billion active cultures per day For occasional upset stomach, fullness & gas
New!
This multifaceted formula contains three key ingredients for comprehensive digestive support.
Support upper, mid and lower gastrointestinal health with Ultra Digest.
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.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper Resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
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.
Storage
Store unopened container at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.
Refrigerate after opening
General
Prod. No. 67238 00A B67238
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
No dairy/lactose
No artificial flavors
Non-GMO
GF Certified gluten-free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule two times daily, preferably with water after a meal.
Formula
With Gutgard licorice extract
GutGard contains deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), that starts working in the stomach to relieve occasional sour stomach, heartburn and fullness.
The enzyme alpha-galactosidase helps break down carbohydrates in the small intestines to reduce the production of gas, while a blend of probiotics support digestive health by contributing to the healthy gut flora in the large intestines.
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Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Alpha-Galactosidase
GutGard Licorice extract
Interacts with1,040 drugs
Licorice root is a traditional remedy used for sore throats, coughs, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence is limited for most uses. Regu...
GutGard Licorice extract monograph & interactionsProprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)
- › Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
- › Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07
- › Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ultra Digest by Sundown Naturals contains ingredients with documented interactions.
Through its licorice extract and Lactobacillus acidophilus content, this product can interact with a range of medications. The most serious documented interaction is with digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication: licorice may increase the risk of heart toxicity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Licorice interacts with several other drug types at Moderate severity. It can decrease how well blood thinners like warfarin work by speeding up how your body clears them.
It may also affect how your body metabolizes drugs broken down by your liver's cytochrome P450 enzymes, including some cancer medications (cisplatin and paclitaxel) and sedatives like midazolam. Additionally, it can enhance the effects of loop diuretics (water pills), which may lower potassium further.
Lactobacillus acidophilus has a Moderate interaction with antibiotics: taking them at the same time may kill off the beneficial bacteria you're taking the supplement for, making the probiotic less effective. Altogether, these interactions span 1,187 individual medications.
We could not check three other ingredients — Alpha-Galactosidase, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 — because we hold no interaction data for them. Before you start Ultra Digest, run your current medications through the checker on this page to see if any of them are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ultra Digest interact with 1,186 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 6 ingredients in Ultra Digest interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GutGard Licorice extract Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
ArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Armodafinil interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAtazanavirReyataz
How Atazanavir interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atazanavir interactionAtazanavir, CobicistatEvotaz
How Atazanavir, Cobicistat interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atazanavir, Cobicistat interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atogepant interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAtovaquone, ProguanilMalarone
How Atovaquone, Proguanil interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atovaquone, Proguanil interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with Ultra Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gutgard Licorice ExtractCytochrome P450 2b6 (cyp2b6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
Read the full Gutgard Licorice Extract + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ultra Digest 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.
GutGard Licorice extract
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
In human research, licorice increases blood pressure in a dose-dependent manner.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, licorice might reduce the effects of cisplatin.
In animal research, licorice diminished the therapeutic efficacy of cisplatin.
Corticosteroids
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice and corticosteroids might increase the side effects of corticosteroids.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of licorice and oral corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, can potentiate the duration of activity and increase blood levels of corticosteroids. Additionally, in one case report, a patient with neurogenic orthostatic hypertension stabilized on fludrocortisone 0.1 mg twice daily developed pseudohyperaldosteronism after recent consumption of large amounts of black licorice.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that licorice extract and glabridin, a licorice constituent, inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes. Licorice extract from the species G. uralensis seems to inhibit CYP2B6 isoenzymes to a greater degree than G. glabra extract in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6; however, these interactions have not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro, licorice extracts from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibit CYP2C19 isoenzymes in vitro. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8.
In vitro, licorice extract from the species G. glabra and G. uralensis inhibits CYP2C8 isoenzymes. Theoretically, these species of licorice might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8; however, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
There is conflicting evidence about the effect of licorice on CYP2C9 enzyme activity. In vitro research shows that extracts from the licorice species G. glabra and G. uralensis moderately inhibit CYP2C9 isoenzymes. However, evidence from an animal model shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis can induce hepatic CYP2C9 activity. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP2C9 substrates.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin, taken in a dosage of 150 mg orally twice daily for 14 days, modestly decreases the area under the concentration-time curve of midazolam by about 20%. Midazolam is a substrate of CYP3A4, suggesting that glycyrrhizin modestly induces CYP3A4 activity. Animal research also shows that licorice extract from the species G. uralensis induces CYP3A4 activity. However, licorice extract from G. glabra species appear to inhibit CYP3A4-induced metabolism of testosterone in vitro. It is thought that the G. glabra inhibits CYP3A4 due to its constituent glabridin, which is a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor in vitro and not present in other licorice species. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking CYP3A4 substrates.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Overuse or misuse of licorice with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of licorice with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Overuse of licorice might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. In one case report, a 72-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia, stroke, and hepatic dysfunction was hospitalized with severe hypokalemia and uncontrolled hypertension due to pseudohyperaldosteronism. This was thought to be provoked by concomitant daily consumption of a product containing 225 mg of glycyrrhizin, a constituent of licorice, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for 1 month.
Estrogens
Theoretically, licorice might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen therapy.
Theoretically, licorice might interfere with estrogen therapy due to estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects.
Loop Diuretics
Theoretically, loop diuretics might increase the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice.
Theoretically, loop diuretics might enhance the mineralocorticoid effects of licorice by inhibiting the enzyme that converts cortisol to cortisone; however, bumetanide (Bumex) does not appear to have this effect.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease levels of midazolam.
In humans, the licorice constituent glycyrrhizin appears to moderately induce the metabolism of midazolam. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 3A4 by licorice. Until more is known, licorice should be used cautiously in people taking midazolam.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the absorption of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice can increase P-glycoprotein activity.
Paclitaxel (Abraxane, Onxol)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of paclitaxel.
Multiple doses of licorice taken concomitantly with paclitaxel might reduce the effectiveness of paclitaxel. Animal research shows that licorice 3 grams/kg given orally for 14 days before intravenous administration of paclitaxel decreases the exposure to paclitaxel and increases its clearance. Theoretically, this occurs because licorice induces cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes, which metabolize paclitaxel. Notably, a single dose of licorice did not affect exposure or clearance of paclitaxel.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, licorice might decrease plasma levels and clinical effects of warfarin.
Licorice seems to increase metabolism and decrease levels of warfarin in animal models. This is likely due to induction of cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) metabolism by licorice. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid taking licorice.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, licorice might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that licorice induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, licorice might increase levels of methotrexate.
Animal research suggests that intravenous administration of glycyrrhizin, a licorice constituent, and high-dose methotrexate may delay methotrexate excretion and increase systemic exposure, leading to transient elevations in liver enzymes and total bilirubin. This interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.
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Licorice
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