Chickweed 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chickweed 450 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
Chickweed 450 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin irritation and itching, minor wounds and cuts, digestive upset.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 Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: chickweed herb, 450 mg per capsule. Chickweed is a plant traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, with magnesium stearate and silica added as inactive ingredients to help with manufacturing and stability.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for chickweed doesn't yet support its use. For diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and weight management (obesity), the data we have rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning there isn't enough solid research right now to say whether it works for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Chickweed is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. When applied to skin, chickweed extract has been reported to cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) in some people.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since there isn't enough information to know it's safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Even so, it's worth reviewing your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take drugs for blood sugar or cholesterol.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Chickweed 450 mg is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but we don't yet have strong evidence it works for diabetes, cholesterol, or weight issues. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for what you're looking to support.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2018.
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 Chickweed 450 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson Premium Brand |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614110684 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 159316 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Chickweed herb | 450 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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General Statements
Bringing wellness to the world since 1969
To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed purity & potency
Precautions
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily with water.
General
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Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Chickweed herb
No knowninteractions
Chickweed is a common edible wild plant traditionally used on the skin for itching and minor irritation, and taken as a tea or tincture for various co...
Chickweed herb monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Chickweed 450 mg. 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 Chickweed 450 mg, from the product label.
Swanson Premium Brand
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- www.swansonvitamins.com
Chickweed 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Chickweed 450 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Chickweed 450 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.
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.
Chickweed 4 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Jovanovic M, Mimica-Dukic N, Poljacki M, Boza P. Erythema multiforme due to contact with weeds: a recurrence after patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 2003;48:17-25. PubMed
- Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Mimica-Dukic, N., Boza, P., Vujanovic, Lj, Duran, V., and Stojanovic, S. Sesquiterpene lactone mix patch testing supplemented with dandelion extract in patients with allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and non-alle
- Poljacki, M., Jovanovic, M., Boza, P., Mimica-Dukic, N., Petrovic, A., and Novovic, Z. [Is Vojvodina a risk area for contact weed allergies?]. Med Pregl. 2005;58(3-4):123-126. PubMed
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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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