Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice 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
Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for minor burns and skin irritation, wound healing, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 461 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice by Nature's Sunshine
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera. Aloe vera is the plant's gel and latex combined — the latex is the bitter yellow substance found just under the plant's skin, responsible for most of the interactions and potent effects listed here.
The product also includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as inactive preservatives.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Aloe vera gel is possibly effective for several uses based on clinical research: acne, obesity, diabetes, psoriasis, burns, and constipation. The evidence isn't definitive for any of these, but preliminary studies suggest it may help.
If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research actually supports and whether it's a reasonable choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Topical aloe gel is generally well tolerated, but oral aloe — especially the latex — carries greater risks, particularly with long-term use or high doses. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea.
Long-term or heavy use can cause serious effects: severe potassium loss (low blood pressure, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat), blood in the urine, and a harmless but visible discoloration of the colon called pseudomelanosis coli, which usually reverses when you stop taking it. Do not take aloe by mouth during pregnancy — the latex can stimulate the uterus and acts as a strong laxative.
Avoid it while breastfeeding too, because of limited safety data and its laxative effects. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this aloe vera juice, double-check with your pharmacist if you take digoxin or other heart medications (Major risk of toxicity and adverse effects), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin (Moderate risk of bleeding), diabetes medications (Moderate risk of low blood sugar), diuretics (Moderate risk of potassium loss), stimulant laxatives (Moderate risk of fluid and electrolyte loss), or CYP1A2 substrates (Minor risk of decreased drug levels).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Aloe vera juice is possibly effective for several conditions, but it carries real interaction risks — especially if you take heart medications, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or diuretics. Long-term use can cause serious potassium loss.
If you take any prescription medications, check them against this product before starting. Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Skip it and talk to your doctor.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.
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 Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099904016934 |
| Net contents | 32 fl. Oz.; 946 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278315 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera | 30 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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Formula
Whole leaf Aloe Vera is refreshing and pleasant tasting juice made from fresh whole leaves of Aloe Vera that have been filtered to remove the harsh components.
Purified whole leaf aloe
Natural flavor
Precautions
Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended use: Mix 1 ounce of Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice with a glass (8 ounces) of water or your favorite fruit or vegetable juice four times daily.
Storage
Refrigerate after opening.
Formulation
Intestinal system support
Guanranteed pure
Brand IP Statement(s)
Natures Sunshine Herbal experts since 1972
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Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice by Nature's Sunshine label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice by Nature's Sunshine
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Serving size1 Ounce(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container32 Amounts shown are per serving.
Filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera
Interacts with461 drugs
Aloe vera gel is widely used on the skin for minor burns and irritation, and some research suggests it may help. Aloe latex (the yellow part) is a str...
Filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice by Nature's Sunshine Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nature's Sunshine Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice contains aloe latex, which does interact with a number of medications.
The most serious concern is digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication — overuse of aloe latex can deplete potassium and increase the risk of toxicity and adverse effects from the drug.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Aloe also moderates interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin), where it may increase bleeding risk; diabetes medications, where it may lower blood sugar further; diuretics, where it may worsen potassium loss; stimulant laxatives, where it may compound fluid and electrolyte loss; and warfarin specifically, where diarrhea from aloe can raise bleeding risk by increasing the drug's effect.
Minor interactions are documented with CYP1A2 substrates — a group of medications whose levels aloe may decrease.
Altogether, these interactions span 460 individual medications. If you take any prescription medication, especially for the heart, blood clotting, diabetes, or water retention, run it through the checker below before adding this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice interact with 461 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraDigoxin (lanoxin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Digoxin interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Argatroban interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe VeraStimulant Laxatives Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Read the full Filtered Whole Leaf Aloe Vera + Armodafinil interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice 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.
filtered whole leaf Aloe Vera
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Overuse of aloe latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aloe gel can inhibit platelet aggregation. This inhibition was greater than that seen with celecoxib, but less than that seen with aspirin.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests aloe gel might lower blood glucose levels and have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia.
Stimulant Laxatives
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Due to cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex, concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of aloe vera.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that aloe extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
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- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- (800) 223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice'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 41 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.
Aloe 41 references
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