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Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough, sore throat, bronchitis and congestion.Based on those ingredients, 374 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coltsfoot Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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 has one active ingredient: coltsfoot glycerite liquid extract. The inactive ingredients are glycerin and chocolate flavor.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: respiratory health and cough relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Sore throat.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The facts we hold don't include an effectiveness rating for coltsfoot, so the evidence for what it does isn't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coltsfoot

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.

Coltsfoot carries a serious safety flag: it naturally contains liver-toxic compounds called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. The main risks are liver damage (including a condition called veno-occlusive disease with symptoms like belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fluid buildup) and lung damage with high blood pressure in the lungs.

We advise using only certified pyrrolizidine alkaloid–free products, if you use coltsfoot at all. The safety data advises against coltsfoot during pregnancy due to potential liver toxicity and harm to the baby, and while breastfeeding because toxic alkaloids may pass into breast milk.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coltsfoot

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 — Coltsfoot.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 375 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.

Before taking this product, check your exact medications against these drug types: blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, heparin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), blood pressure medicines, and seizure drugs that induce CYP3A4 enzymes (like carbamazepine or phenytoin). Use the medication checker below to verify your prescriptions.

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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.

Coltsfoot is a high-risk supplement due to its liver and lung toxicity potential and its interactions with blood thinners and blood pressure drugs. If you're considering it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you take any medications.

Do not use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434285778
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 281943
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064434285778
IngredientAmount% DV
Coltsfoot Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Chocolate flavored Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Coltsfoot Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
374 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Coltsfoot is a traditional herb long used to soothe coughs and clear mucus, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. More importantly, the...

Coltsfoot Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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374Drugs
374 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor 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.

Coltsfoot Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 374 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Concomitant use might increase the risk of bleeding due to decreased platelet aggregation. Coltsfoot has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation; avoid concomitant use. Some of these drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, excessive doses of coltsfoot may interfere with antihypertensive or cardiovascular therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inducers

Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) are substrates of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Theoretically, drugs that induce CYP3A4 might increase the conversion of PAs to toxic metabolites. Some drugs that induce CYP3A4 include carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 374 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor 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 coltsfoot safe to use during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against coltsfoot during pregnancy due to potential liver toxicity and harm to the baby. Do not use it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No. Toxic alkaloids may pass into breast milk, so the safety data advises against use while breastfeeding.
What's the main safety concern with coltsfoot?
Coltsfoot contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can damage your liver and lungs. Liver damage can develop into veno-occlusive disease with symptoms like belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and swelling. We recommend using only certified pyrrolizidine alkaloid–free products, if at all.
Does this product interact with blood thinners?
Yes. Coltsfoot slows down platelet aggregation (clotting), so combining it with blood thinners like warfarin, heparin, aspirin, or clopidogrel could increase your bleeding risk. Avoid this combination.
Can coltsfoot affect my blood pressure medication?
Yes. High doses of coltsfoot may interfere with how blood pressure medications work. If you take blood pressure medicine, check with your pharmacist before using this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coltsfoot Chocolate Flavor'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 8 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.

Coltsfoot 8 references
  1. Roulet M, Laurini R, Rivier L, Calame A. Hepatic veno-occlusive disease in newborn infant of a woman drinking herbal tea. J Pediatr 1988;112:433-6. PubMed
  2. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.
  3. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  4. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  5. Wilson BE, Hobbs WN. Case report: pseudoephedrine-associated thyroid storm: thyroid hormone-catecholamine interactions. Am J Med Sci 1993;306:317-9. PubMed
  6. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed
  7. Hwang SB, Chang MN, Garcia ML, et al. L-652,469--a dual receptor antagonist of platelet activating factor and dihydropyridines from Tussilago farfara L. Eur J Pharmacol 1987;141:269-81. PubMed
  8. Freshour JE, Odle B, Rikhye S, Stewart DW. Coltsfoot as a potential cause of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a patient also consuming kava and blue vervain. J Diet Suppl 2012;9:149-54. PubMed

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