5M Trace Minerals Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking 5M Trace Minerals 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
5M Trace Minerals is a dietary supplement by True Botanica with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for acne and oily skin, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of 5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica
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
This product contains 5 active ingredients: sulfur, trace minerals, slate, porphyry, and apatite. Of these, sulfur is the one we have safety and effectiveness data for; it's been studied for skin conditions and some respiratory concerns.
The other four components — trace minerals (a general category), slate, porphyry, and apatite — are mineral sources, though we hold limited monograph data on them. The liquid also contains water, citric acid, and potassium sorbate as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Sulfur shows possibly effective evidence for scabies and dandruff. For acne, hay fever, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the common cold, the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it works.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the trace minerals, slate, porphyry, or apatite in this blend.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Topical sulfur is generally well tolerated, though it can cause skin dryness, irritation, and itching. Taken by mouth, sulfur is less studied.
Oral forms have been reported to cause diarrhea and, in rare cases, metabolic acidosis (a shift in blood pH) — one case report involved very high doses over several days, and underlying kidney or blood-sugar problems may have played a role. Because this is a liquid oral supplement containing sulfur, talk with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you have kidney disease or diabetes.
Pregnancy and lactation data suggest sulfur is possibly safe, but safety data on the other four ingredients isn't on file — discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We hold no interaction data for trace minerals, slate, porphyry, or apatite.
Use the medication checker below with your exact drugs to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This mineral blend may interest you if you're looking for trace mineral support, though effectiveness claims for most of its ingredients aren't established in our data. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, or skin sensitivity, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Run your medications through the checker on this page to be certain.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.
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 5M Trace Minerals, straight from the product label.
| Brand | True Botanica |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 55 mL; 1.86 Fluid Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 336197 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for 5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur | 0 NP | -- |
| Trace Minerals | 10 mg | -- |
| 5M Trace Minerals | 1 mL | -- |
| Slate | 0 NP | -- |
| Porphyry | 0 NP | -- |
| Apatite | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Distilled, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before using.
Suggested Usage: 20 drops (1 ml, 1/5 tsp) one to three times daily or as suggested by your health care provider.
Formulation
Made with alcohol free, rhythmical proprietary processes. Contains no milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy, wheat, or gluten.
Made with alcohol free, rhythmical proprietary processes.
Precautions
Consult your health care provider before using this product if you are pregnant, lactating or have other medical concerns or compatibility issues.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
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5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in 5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container55 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.
Trace Minerals
5M Trace Minerals
- › Sulfur
- › Slate
- › Porphyry
- › Apatite
Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Distilled, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in 5M Trace Minerals. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for 5M Trace Minerals, from the product label.
5M Trace Minerals by True Botanica: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind 5M Trace Minerals’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
5M Trace Minerals'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 17 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.
Sulfur 17 references
- Blum, J. E. and Coe, F. L. Metabolic acidosis after sulfur ingestion. N Engl J Med 1977;297(16):869-70. PubMed
- Roos, T. C., Alam, M., Roos, S., Merk, H. F., and Bickers, D. R. Pharmacotherapy of ectoparasitic infections. Drugs 2001;61(8):1067-88. PubMed
- Diaz, M., Cazorla, D., and Acosta, M. [Efficacy, safety and acceptability of precipitated sulphur petrolatum for topical treatment of scabies at the city of Coro, Falcon State, Venezuela]. Rev Invest Clin 2004;56(5):615-22.
- Schmiedel, V. and Klein, P. A complex homeopathic preparation for the symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory infections associated with the common cold: An observational study. Explore (NY) 2006;2(2):109-14. PubMed
- Weiser, M., Gegenheimer, L. H., and Klein, P. A randomized equivalence trial comparing the efficacy and safety of Luffa comp.-Heel nasal spray with cromolyn sodium spray in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Forsch Komplementarmed 1999;6(3):142- PubMed
- FDA OTC ingredients list, April 2010. Available at: www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDER/UCM135691.pdf (accessed 2/7/15).
- Leyden, J. J., McGinley, K. J., Mills, O. H., Kyriakopoulos, A. A., and Kligman, A. M. Effects of sulfur and salicylic acid in a shampoo base in the treatment of dandruff: a double-blind study using corneocyte counts and clinical grading. Cutis 1987;39(6)
- Trumbore, M. W., Goldstein, J. A., and Gurge, R. M. Treatment of papulopustular rosacea with sodium sulfacetamide 10%/sulfur 5% emollient foam. J Drugs Dermatol 2009;8(3):299-304.
- Pelle, M. T., Crawford, G. H., and James, W. D. Rosacea: II. Therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol 2004;51:499-512.
- Blom I, Hornmark AM. Topical treatment with sulfur 10 per cent for rosacea. Acta Derm Venereol 1984;64:358-9. DOI
- Gupta, A. K. and Nicol, K. The use of sulfur in dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol 2004;3(4):427-31.
- Akhavan, A. and Bershad, S. Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety. Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4(7):473-92.
- Wilkinson RD, Adam JE, Murray JJ, Craig GE. Benzoyl peroxide and sulfur: foundation for acne management. Can Med Assoc J 1966;95(1):28-9.
- Food and Drug Administration. Classification of benzoyl peroxide as safe and effective and revision of labeling to drug facts format; topical acne drug products for over-the-counter human use; final rule. Federal Register 2010;75(42):9767-77.
- Lin, A. N., Reimer, R. J., and Carter, D. M. Sulfur revisited. J Am Acad Dermatol 1988;18(3):553-8.
- Goszcz, A., Kostka-Trabka, E., Grodzinska, L., et al. [The effect of treatment with sulphur water from the spring in Wieslaw in Busko-Solec on levels of lipids, the fibrinolytic system and thrombogenic platelet function in patients with arteriosclerosis].
- Contoli M, Gnesini G, Forini G, et al. Reducing agents decrease the oxidative burst and improve clinical outcomes in COPD patients: a randomised controlled trial on the effects of sulphurous thermal water inhalation. ScientificWorldJournal. 2013 Dec 23;20 PubMed
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