Black Elderberry 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Black Elderberry 100 mg 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
Black Elderberry 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Natural Factors with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds, flu (influenza), other respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 121 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are ElderCraft. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
- “ElderCraft” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (100 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.
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 Black Elderberry 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Natural Factors |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 068958047065 |
| Net contents | 60 Fast-Acting Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 282728 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| ElderCraft | 100 mg | -- |
| Anthocyanidins | 14 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Sunflower Oil, yellow Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin
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Seals/Symbols
ISURA Non-GMO Mass Spec Documentation Lab tested
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: 1 softgel 1-2 times per day or as directed by a health professional.
Precautions
Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
Formula
ElderCraft European Black Elderberry Extract is a proprietary active blend of natural fruit anthocyanins, polysaccharides, and berry micronutrients achieved through a unique solvent-free extraction process. ElderCraft elderberries are sourced from Austria directly from the farmers who nurture and harvest the crops. Elderberries are very nutrient-dense and have been used for hundreds of years for their many health benefits, including supporting the immune and respiratory systems.
Formulation
Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada.
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, whet, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMO's.
Product of Canada
Immune support Standardized extract European sourced Hand harvested
Storage
For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Recyclable container and label.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Isura is a trademark of ISURA. ElderCraft is a registered trademark, exclusively licensed to IPRONA AG/SPA
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Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
ElderCraft
Interacts with121 drugs
Elderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu sym...
ElderCraft monograph & interactions- › Anthocyanidins
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Sunflower Oil, Yellow Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors Drug Interactions
Black Elderberry 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 121 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Black Elderberry 100 mg interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Black Elderberry 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. ElderCraft
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Abrocitinib interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Alemtuzumab interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBimekizumab-bkzxBimzelx
How Bimekizumab-bkzx interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Bimekizumab-bkzx interactionCiclesonideAlvesco, Omnaris, Zetonna
How Ciclesonide interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Ciclesonide interactionCisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Cisplatin interactionCladribineLeustatin, Mavenclad
How Cladribine interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Cladribine interactionCopanlisibAliqopa
How Copanlisib interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Copanlisib interactionCortisone AcetateCortisone Tablets, Cortone
How Cortisone Acetate interacts with Black Elderberry 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
EldercraftImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Eldercraft + Cortisone Acetate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Black Elderberry 100 mg 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.
ElderCraft
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Elderberry has immunostimulant activity, increasing the production of cytokines, including interleukin and tumor necrosis factor.
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Black Elderberry 100 mg, from the product label.
Black Elderberry 100 mg by Natural Factors: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Black Elderberry 100 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Black Elderberry 100 mg'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.
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The 6 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.
Elderberry 6 references
- Barak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines. Eur Cytokine Netw 2001;12:290-6..
- Elderberry (Sambucus species). The Poison Plant Patch, Novia Scotia Museum, 2007. Available at: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/poison/?section=species&id=117 (Accessed 16 October 2009).
- European elder. Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System. Available at: http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/ppack.jump?p_null=all&p_psn=121&p_type=all&p_sci=comm&p_x=px (Accessed 16 October 2009).
- Raus K, Pleschka S, Klein P, Schoop R, Fisher P. Effect of an echinacea-based hot drink versus oseltamivir in Influenza treatment: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, noninferiority clinical trial. . Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015;20;77:6 PubMed
- Ramachandran A, Antala D, Pudasainee P, Panginikkod S, Gupta H. A Plausible Association Between the Use of Elderberry and Autoimmune Hepatitis. Cureus 2022;14(4):e24250. PubMed
- Agarwal N, Mangla A. Elderberry interaction with pazopanib in a patient with soft-tissue sarcoma: A case report and literature review. Mol Clin Oncol 2024;20(5):36. PubMed
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