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Black Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC SuperFoods

Black Cherry label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Black Cherry 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Black Cherry is a dietary supplement by GNC SuperFoods with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough, bronchitis and respiratory irritation, sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 643 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Cherry concentrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: black cherry concentrate. Black cherry is a fruit used in traditional preparations, and here it's been concentrated into capsule form.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—cellulose, maltodextrin, vegetable cellulose capsule material, and calcium carbonate—which are fillers and binders that hold the product together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Wild Cherry product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wild Cherry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness data for black cherry concentrate in our records, so we can't tell you what it's proven to do or how well it works for any particular use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Cherry

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Black cherry is considered safe in the small amounts found in commercial cough products. However, the plant contains compounds that can break down into cyanide, and large amounts pose a real risk.

One documented case involved a 56-year-old woman who consumed roughly 300 grams of wild cherries steeped in alcohol and developed severe cyanide poisoning—headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, breathing difficulty, and eventually coma. Deaths from this have been reported.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in that situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Cherry

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Wild Cherry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 644 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Black cherry concentrate may slow the breakdown of drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (a Moderate interaction). This includes cholesterol medications like lovastatin and antifungal drugs like ketoconazole and itraconazole.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Black cherry concentrate is marketed as a supplement, but the safety data raises real concerns about cyanide toxicity at higher doses—and we don't have effectiveness data to weigh against that risk. If you're pregnant, the safety information advises against it.

Before starting, check your medications with our tool, especially if you take cholesterol or antifungal drugs.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Black Cherry, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC SuperFoods
Barcode (UPC) 048107116149
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2017
DSLD ID 74657
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
048107116149
IngredientAmount% DV
Black Cherry concentrate500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Calcium Carbonate

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Vegetarian formula

No sugar, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.

Formula

Concentrate from ripe, wholesome cherries

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

CODE 420416 ARG

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules one to two times daily.

General Statements

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

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Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods label

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Black Cherry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Black Cherry concentrate

Interacts with
643 drugs
500 mg per serving

Wild cherry bark is a traditional cough remedy found in many old-fashioned cough syrups and lozenges, but there is little modern scientific evidence p...

Black Cherry concentrate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Calcium Carbonate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods Drug Interactions

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643Drugs
643 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Black Cherry concentrate 643

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Black Cherry interact with 643 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Black Cherry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Cherry concentrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Black Cherry 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.

Black Cherry concentrate1 drug type · 643 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes. Theoretically, wild cherry might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. However, so far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Black Cherry concentrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Black Cherry, from the product label.

GNC SuperFoods

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
www.gnc.com
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Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods: Common Questions

Does Black Cherry by GNC SuperFoods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Black Cherry has a known interaction with 643 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Black Cherry contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is black cherry safe during pregnancy?
The safety data says it's likely unsafe in pregnancy, so you should avoid it. Talk with your OB or pharmacist if you're thinking about using it while pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding. You'll want to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you and your baby.
What's the risk with cyanide in black cherry?
Black cherry contains compounds that break down into cyanide. Small amounts in cough syrups are considered okay, but large doses can cause serious poisoning—nausea, confusion, breathing trouble, and in severe cases, coma or death. One documented case involved roughly 300 grams of whole cherries.
How much black cherry is in this capsule?
The product facts don't list the amount of black cherry concentrate per capsule, so you'll want to check the label or call the manufacturer for that detail.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes, it contains inactive ingredients: cellulose, maltodextrin, vegetable cellulose capsule material, and calcium carbonate.

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The Full Monographs Behind Black Cherry’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Wild Cherry

Interacts with 643 drugs

Wild cherry bark is a traditional cough remedy found in many old-fashioned cough syrups and lozenges, but there is little modern scientific evidence proving it works. The bark, leaves, and s...

Read the full Wild Cherry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Black Cherry'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.

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 4 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.

Wild Cherry 4 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82. PubMed
  4. Pentore, R., Venneri, A., and Nichelli, P. Accidental choke-cherry poisoning: early symptoms and neurological sequelae of an unusual case of cyanide intoxication. Ital.J Neurol.Sci. 1996;17(3):233-235. PubMed

See these in context on the Wild Cherry monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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