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Proprietary Blend
(Parasite Support Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5))
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0.13 mL |
Glycerin, Mint Flavor
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Parasite Support Mint Flavor. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Parasite Support Mint Flavor. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of mugwort when used orally or topically.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Mugwort is said to be an abortifacient and a menstrual and uterine stimulant (2,12).
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Quassia has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used topically and appropriately. A 4% quassia gel has been safely used twice daily for up to 45 days (99995).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in medicinal amounts. Quassia wood contains cardioactive glycosides (4), but toxicity is likely limited by emetic effects of large doses (4). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of rectal use of quassia.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally; avoid using.
Quassia has cytotoxic and emetic properties (4,18,19). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of rectal or topical use during pregnancy or lactation; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Parasite Support Mint Flavor. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of antacids (19).
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In animals, quassia extract reduced levels of fasting glucose (99998). Theoretically, quassia might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
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Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
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Quassin and neoquassin, constituents of quassia, have been shown to inhibit cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) enzymes in vitro (99996). This effect has not been shown in humans. Theoretically, concomitant use of quassia with drugs metabolized by CYP1A1 may decrease the clearance of these drugs and increase their effects. Some of these drugs include chlorzoxazone, theophylline, and bufuralol.
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Theoretically, concomitant use with cardiac medications might increase the risk of therapeutic and adverse effects (4).
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Overuse of quassia might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss (13). There is some concern that people taking quassia along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients.
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Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.
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Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers (19). The H2 blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid), and famotidine (Pepcid).
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Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs (19). PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Parasite Support Mint Flavor. 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, adverse effects to mugwort seem to be rare; however, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
All ROAs: Allergic reactions.
Immunologic ...Allergy to mugwort pollen has been reported when taken orally or inhaled. Symptoms have included asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, rash, and anaphylaxis (567,3717,31341,35623,57474,63909,63915,63917,92852,92853)(101049,101050,101051,101052).
Psychiatric ...Orally, mania has been reported in a 49-year-old male following the intake of 1 liter of an infusion thought to contain mugwort. The presence of thujone in the patient's serum and urine was confirmed, and thujone poisoning was considered to be the cause of these symptoms. Although thujone levels are normally low in mugwort, concentrations can be variable. It was postulated that the mugwort infusion contained an unusually high amount of thujone. It was also considered to be possible that the metabolism of thujone was decreased in this particular patient or that the poisoning was related to the chronic intake of small amounts. However, a sample of the plant was not analyzed, and adulteration or contamination by a related species cannot be ruled out (101053).
General
...Orally, quassia can cause mucous membrane irritation, nausea, and vomiting when used in medicinal amounts (4,18).
Long-term use can cause vision changes and blindness (18).
Topically, quassia seems to be well tolerated (99995). No adverse effects have been reported.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, quassia has been reported to cause mucous membrane irritation, nausea, and vomiting when used in medicinal amounts (4,18).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally, long-term use of quassia can cause vision changes and blindness (18).