Uri-Care Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Stop
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Uri-Care 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
Uri-Care is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and osteoarthritis, colds and flu, source of vitamin c.Based on those ingredients, 926 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Rose Hip Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Uri-Care by Herb Stop
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
Uri-Care contains three active ingredients. Rose Hip Fruit Extract provides vitamin C and compounds like rugosin E.
Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract is included for its traditional use in urinary tract support. Usnea Lichen Extract, Wild rounds out the blend.
The product also contains grape alcohol and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Leans against
The evidence for Uri-Care's ingredients is limited. Rose Hip is rated possibly effective for postoperative (after-surgery) pain and possibly effective for osteoarthritis, though evidence for reducing cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia) is insufficient.
Uva-Ursi is rated possibly ineffective for urinary tract infections and has insufficient evidence for bronchitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Usnea has insufficient evidence for cough, obesity, acute pain, wound healing, and fungal skin infections.
The overall strength of the evidence does not establish that Uri-Care works for a specific condition.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rose Hip is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety at concentrated doses is less studied. Most common side effects are flatulence and loose stools, and digestive upset (cramps, nausea, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn) has been reported—though often at the same rate as placebo.
Vertigo and headache occur rarely. Uva-Ursi is generally well tolerated at low doses for short-term use only; it can be toxic at high doses or with prolonged use.
Common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting. At very high doses (20 grams or more of dried herb), serious effects like convulsions, delirium, shortness of breath, and collapse have been reported, and doses of 30 grams or more may be fatal.
Usnea is poorly studied orally, and the active compound usnic acid has been linked to liver damage. Topically it's generally well tolerated, but can cause contact dermatitis and eye irritation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data is insufficient for all three ingredients; avoid use during pregnancy and lactation unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Uri-Care, check your medications if you take any of these types: hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (moderate risk), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (moderate risk), lithium (moderate risk), drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 enzymes (moderate risk), chemotherapy agents including alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics (moderate risk), or urinary acidifying agents (moderate risk). If you're unsure whether your medication falls into one of these groups, use the checker on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Uri-Care is intended to support urinary tract and respiratory health, but evidence for its effectiveness is weak or absent. If you take hormonal birth control, blood thinners, lithium, or chemotherapy drugs, check your specific medications with the tool below before using it.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription medications.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Uri-Care, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Stop |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 1 Ounce(s); 30 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 297449 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Uri-Care by Herb Stop, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Rose Hip Fruit Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Usnea Lichen Extract, Wild | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Grape Alcohol, Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 30 drops in a small amount of water, 3-6 times daily or as directed.
Precautions
Safety guideline: Not to be used in conjunction with remedies that produce acidic urine.
Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.
Keep away from children.
Use only as directed on label.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Herb Stop Health in your own hands
Formulation
Liquid herbal extract
57% organic content
Supports healthy urinary tract function
Vegan & cruelty free
Vegan & cruelty free Made in the USA.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or present any disease.
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Uri-Care by Herb Stop label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Uri-Care by Herb Stop
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size30 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid 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.
Proprietary Extract Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Grape Alcohol, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Uri-Care by Herb Stop Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Uri-Care by Herb Stop contains three active ingredients, and two of them—Rose Hip Fruit Extract and Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract—have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is Rose Hip's moderate interaction with blood thinners (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs like warfarin and clopidogrel). Rose Hip contains a compound called rugosin E that may reduce how well these drugs prevent clots, though this hasn't been proven in humans.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rose Hip also has moderate interactions with hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy—it may raise blood levels of estrogens by up to 55% in some cases. Additionally, Rose Hip may theoretically affect lithium levels, alkylating chemotherapy agents, antitumor antibiotics, and aluminum absorption.
The interaction with aspirin and warfarin is rated minor because Rose Hip's vitamin C content is likely too low for a clinically significant effect.
Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract has moderate interactions with several drug-metabolizing pathways—specifically drugs broken down by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 enzymes, drugs processed by glucuronidation, and lithium. It also carries a moderate interaction with urinary acidifying agents (medications that make urine more acidic), which may reduce Uva-Ursi's effectiveness.
A minor interaction exists with P-glycoprotein substrates.
Usnea Lichen Extract, Wild showed no interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 913 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Uri-Care interact with 926 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Uri-Care interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract Rose Hip Fruit Extract
Acetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Adagrasib interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alfuzosin interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlmotriptanAlmogran, Axert
How Almotriptan interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Almotriptan interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlpelisibPiqray
How Alpelisib interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alpelisib interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Uva-ursi Leaf ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Uva-ursi Leaf Extract + Alprazolam interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Altretamine interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Uri-Care — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rose Hip Fruit ExtractAspirin, Aluminum +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Read the full Rose Hip Fruit Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Uri-Care 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.
Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit cytochrome CYP2C19. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit CYP3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Glucuronidated Drugs
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
In vitro, uva ursi extract appears to strongly inhibit UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 (UGT1A1). However, uva ursi extract does not appear to inhibit UGT1A1 in animal models. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Lithium
Theoretically, uva ursi may increase lithium levels, necessitating a decrease in dose.
Uva ursi may have diuretic properties. Diuretics may increase lithium reabsorption with sodium in the proximal tubule of the kidney. Theoretically, uva ursi might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Urinary Acidifying Agents
Effects of uva ursi in the urinary tract may be reduced by urinary acidifying agents.
Uva ursi seems to work best in alkaline urine. Theoretically, taking uva ursi with medications known to acidify the urine may decrease any effects of uva ursi on the urinary tract.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, uva ursi may alter the levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Rose Hip Fruit Extract
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents but might also reduce the oxidative damage caused by certain alkylating agents.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. Further, some animal research suggests that the antioxidant effects of rose hip might attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants found in rose hip, such as vitamin C, have on the effectiveness and adverse effects of chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Theoretically, rose hip might increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Theoretically, vitamin C increases the absorption of aluminum. Concomitant use might increase aluminum absorption, but the clinical significance of this is unknown. Administer rose hip two hours before or four hours after antacids.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that a constituent of rose hip, rugosin E, can induce platelet aggregation. This has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
Rose hip contains the antioxidant vitamin C. There is concern that antioxidants might reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as antitumor antibiotics. In contrast, other researchers theorize that antioxidants might make antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy.
Estrogens
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% have occured under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. However, increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when women who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements.
Lithium
Theoretically, rose hip might increase blood levels of lithium.
Rose hip is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, rose hip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Aspirin
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the clearance of aspirin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C can decrease the urinary excretion of salicylates, increasing plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and aspirin is unlikely.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, rose hip might reduce the effectiveness of warfarin; however, its vitamin C content is likely too low to produce clinically significant effects.
Rose hip contains vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin, possibly by causing diarrhea and reducing warfarin absorption. This occurred in two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C, and resulted in decreased prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily of vitamin C can also reduce warfarin absorption, but this does not seem to be clinically significant. The vitamin C content of rose hip is typically about 500 mg per 100 grams. Thus, a clinically significant interaction between rose hip and warfarin is unlikely.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Uri-Care, from the product label.
Herb Stop
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- The Herb Stop
- Street Address
- PO Box 673
- City
- Pine
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85544
- Phone Number
- 877.345.4372
- Web Address
- www.herbstop.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Uri-Care’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Rose Hip
Interacts with 213 drugsRose hip is the vitamin C–rich fruit of the wild rose, used traditionally for colds and joint pain. A standardized rose hip powder has some research support for easing osteoarthritis symptom...
Read the full Rose Hip monograph → Herb & supplement monographUva Ursi
Interacts with 803 drugsUva ursi is a traditional herb used mainly for urinary tract infections, and its leaves contain a compound called arbutin that may have antimicrobial effects in the urine. Evidence in people...
Read the full Uva Ursi monograph → Herb & supplement monographUsnea
Usnea is a lichen used in traditional herbal medicine, mainly for sore throats, skin infections, and as a general antimicrobial. Laboratory studies suggest its main compound, usnic acid, can...
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The 42 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.
Rose Hip 24 references
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- Back DJ, Breckenridge AM, MacIver M, et al. Interaction of ethinyloestradiol with ascorbic acid in man. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1981;282:1516.
- Morris JC, Beeley L, Ballantine N. Interaction of ethinyloestradiol with ascorbic acid in man [letter]. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1981;283:503.
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- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309069351/html/.
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- Mc Leod DC, Nahata MC. Inefficacy of ascorbic acid as a urinary acidifier (letter). N Engl J Med 1977;296:1413. DOI
- Hansten PD, Hayton WL. Effect of antacid and ascorbic acid on serum salicylate concentration. J Clin Pharmacol 1980;20:326-31. PubMed
- Vihtamaki T, Parantainen J, Koivisto AM, et al. Oral ascorbic acid increases plasma oestradiol during postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. Maturitas 2002;42:129-35. PubMed
- Feetam CL, Leach RH, Meynell MJ. Lack of a clinically important interaction between warfarin and ascorbic acid. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1975;31:544-7. PubMed
- Weintraub M, Griner PF. Warfarin and ascorbic acid: lack of evidence for a drug interaction. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 1974;28:53-6. PubMed
- Prasad KN. Rationale for using high-dose multiple dietary antioxidants as an adjunct to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. J Nutr 2004;134:3182S-3S. PubMed
- Conklin KA. Cancer chemotherapy and antioxidants. J Nutr 2004;134:3201S-3204S. PubMed
- Andersson U, Berger K, Hogberg A, et al. Effects of rose hip intake on risk markers of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over investigation in obese persons. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012;66:585-90. PubMed
- Rein, E., Kharazmi, A., and Winther, K. A herbal remedy, Hyben Vital (stand. powder of a subspecies of Rosa canina fruits), reduces pain and improves general wellbeing in patients with osteoarthritis--a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. PubMed
- Winther, K., Apel, K., and Thamsborg, G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005;34
- Teng, C. M., Kang, Y. F., Chang, Y. L., Ko, F. N., Yang, S. C., and Hsu, F. L. ADP-mimicking platelet aggregation caused by rugosin E, an ellagitannin isolated from Rosa rugosa Thunb. Thromb.Haemost. 1997;77(3):555-561. DOI
- Seifi M, Abbasalizadeh S, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Khodaie L, Mirghafourvand M. The effect of Rosa (L. Rosa canina) on the incidence of urinary tract infection in the puerperium: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2018;32(1):76-83
- Parandin R, Ghowsi M, Dadbod A. Protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Rosa canina L. fruit on cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity in mice. Avicenna J Phytomed 2023;13(1):7-17.
Uva Ursi 8 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Wang L, Del Priore LV. Bull's-eye maculopathy secondary to herbal toxicity from uva ursi. Am J Ophthalmol 2004;137:1135-7. PubMed
- Beaux, D., Fleurentin, J., and Mortier, F. Effect of extracts of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth, Hieracium pilosella L., Sambucus nigra L. and Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. in rats. Phytother.Res 1999;13(3):222-225.
- de Arriba SG, Naser B, Nolte KU. Risk assessment of free hydroquinone derived from Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi folium herbal preparations. Int J Toxicol. 2013;32(6):442-453.
- Park JB, Kim D, Min JS, et al. Identification and characterization of in vitro inhibitors against UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 in uva-ursi extracts and evaluation of in vivo uva-ursi-drug interactions. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018;120:651-661. PubMed
- Chauhan B, Yu C, Krantis A, et al. In vitro activity of uva-ursi against cytochrome P450 isoenzymes and P-glycoprotein. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007;85(11):1099-107.
Usnea 10 references
- Favreau JT, Ryu Ml, Braunstein G, et al. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the dietary supplement LipoKinetix. Ann Intern Med 2002;136:590-5. PubMed
- Ingolfsdottir K. Usnic acid. Phytochemistry 2002;61:729-36.
- Scirpa, P., Scambia, G., Masciullo, V., Battaglia, F., Foti, E., Lopez, R., Villa, P., Malecore, M., and Mancuso, S. [A zinc sulfate and usnic acid preparation used as post-surgical adjuvant therapy in genital lesions by Human Papillomavirus]. Minerva Gin
- Mitchell, J. C. Allergy to lichens. Allergic contact dermatitis from usnic acid produced by lichenized fungi. Arch Dermatol 1965;92(2):142-146.
- Durazo, F. A., Lassman, C., Han, S. H., Saab, S., Lee, N. P., Kawano, M., Saggi, B., Gordon, S., Farmer, D. G., Yersiz, H., Goldstein, R. L., Ghobrial, M., and Busuttil, R. W. Fulminant liver failure due to usnic acid for weight loss. Am.J Gastroenterol. PubMed
- Neff, G. W., Reddy, K. R., Durazo, F. A., Meyer, D., Marrero, R., and Kaplowitz, N. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with the use of weight loss diet supplements containing ma huang or usnic acid. J Hepatol. 2004;41(6):1062-1064. PubMed
- Hsu, L. M., Huang, Y. S., Chang, F. Y., and Lee, S. D. 'Fat burner' herb, usnic Acid, induced acute hepatitis in a family. J Gastroenterol.Hepatol. 2005;20(7):1138-1139. PubMed
- Arneborn, P., Jansson, A., and Bottiger, Y. [Acute hepatitis in a woman after intake of slimming pills bought via Internet]. Lakartidningen 7-11-2005;102(28-29):2071-2072.
- Sanchez, W., Maple, J. T., Burgart, L. J., and Kamath, P. S. Severe hepatotoxicity associated with use of a dietary supplement containing usnic acid. Mayo Clin Proc 2006;81(4):541-544. PubMed
- Rafanelli, S., Bacchilega, R., Stanganelli, I., and Rafanelli, A. Contact dermatitis from usnic acid in vaginal ovules. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(4):271-272. PubMed
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