Hound's Tongue

Are there any interactions with medications?

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Medications that increase break down of other medications by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inducers)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Hound's tongue is broken down by the liver. Some chemicals that form when the liver breaks down hound's tongue can be harmful. Medications that cause the liver to break down hound's tongue might enhance the toxic effects of chemicals contained in hound's tongue.

Some of these medicines include carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and others.

Dosing considerations for Hound's Tongue.

The appropriate dose of hound's tongue depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for hound's tongue. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.