| Ingredients | Amount Per Capsule |
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(Lobelia inflata )
(aerial parts)
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375 mg |
Capsule (Form: Gelatin, Water)
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Lobelia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Lobelia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when used orally (3,11). Lobelia leaf can be toxic in doses of 600-1000 mg; 4000 mg of the leaf may be fatal (18). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of lobelia when used topically.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally due to its emetic effects (4,12).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of lobelia when used topically during pregnancy and lactation.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Lobelia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Lobelia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, lobelia can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation. These adverse effects have been reported with doses as low as 50 mg (4,16414). Lobelia leaf can cause toxicity when taken in doses of 600 mg or higher. Symptoms of lobelia toxicity include sweating, tachycardia, convulsions, hypothermia, hypotension, coma, and death (4,11).
Cardiovascular ...Orally, high doses of lobelia leaf can cause toxicity. Symptoms of lobelia toxicity include tachycardia, hypotension, and death (4,11).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, lobelia can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and throat irritation (4,16414).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, lobelia can cause dizziness and tremors. High doses of lobelia leaf can cause toxicity. Symptoms of lobelia toxicity include convulsions, coma, and death (4,11).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, lobelia can cause coughing and throat irritation (4,16414).
Other ...Orally, high doses of lobelia leaf can cause toxicity resulting in death. Toxicity has been reported to occur at doses as low as 600 mg, with doses of 4000 mg or more considered to be fatal (4,11).
