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Ear-Nose-Throat Care Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Terry Naturally

Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ear-Nose-Throat Care is a dietary supplement by Terry Naturally with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, respiratory and cold symptoms, antimicrobial support.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical}. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally

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.
  • “Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical}” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (150 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: a proprietary blend labeled as herb/botanical, which includes oregano as a named component. The blend is suspended in extra virgin olive oil and enclosed in a softgel capsule made from gelatin, glycerin, and water.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Oregano's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: ear, nose and throat structure and function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Canker sores, Cough, Gingivitis, Rhinosinusitis, Toothache, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Oregano is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oregano is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough, Gingivitis, Rhinosinusitis, Canker sores, and more.

The evidence isn't established in our data for oregano in this product. Effectiveness ratings for acne, bronchitis, asthma, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the clinical trial support isn't there yet to make a confident claim.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oregano

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.

Oregano from food amounts is generally well tolerated. In larger supplement doses, the safety record is less clear: we have limited information.

The most common side effect at higher doses is stomach upset. Rarely, people sensitive to oregano or related plants (like thyme) have had serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Topical oregano oil above 1% concentration can irritate mucous membranes and cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin. During pregnancy, avoid medicinal or supplement amounts of oregano; normal food amounts are likely fine.

While breastfeeding, safety of oregano supplements isn't established—stick to food amounts. If you have a known allergy to oregano or other plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), talk to your pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oregano

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 — Oregano.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 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.

Check with your pharmacist before taking this if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—oregano may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take diabetes medications, as oregano might lower your blood sugar further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with ear, nose, and throat wellness, but the clinical evidence isn't there yet. It's best for people without blood clots, diabetes, or oregano sensitivity.

If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or antiplatelet medications, check with your pharmacist first.

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 Oct 22, 2015.

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 Ear-Nose-Throat Care, straight from the product label.

Brand Terry Naturally
Net contents 45 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2015
DSLD ID 51749
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally, 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:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
45
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical}150 mg--
Oregano82.5 mg--

Other ingredients: extra virgin Olive Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

100% PURE BIO-TYPED PLANT OIL SOFTGELS

Supports the body’s health and defense systems and supports, ear, nose and throat structure and function.*

Bio-Typed Plant Oils are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than herbal extracts. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED

Bio-Typed Plant Oils

Supports Ear, Nose and Throat Structure and Function* For Your Good Health Terry EO1

Product of Belgium

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: 1 softgel daily to maintain good health. Take with food. If needed, 1 softgel 3 to 4 times daily, not to exceed 7 days.

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing, consult a health care practitioner before using.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

General

JC 34 91 + 3(5,6)EP L22104.03

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, or preservatives.

Seals/Symbols

EuroPharma

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Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally

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 container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical}

Interacts with
208 drugs
150 mg per serving

Oregano is a common Mediterranean cooking herb that is also sold as a concentrated oil or supplement, often standardized for a compound called carvacr...

Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical} monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Extra virgin Olive Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ear-Nose-Throat Care 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.

Proprietary Formula {Herb/Botanical}2 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aristolochic acid isolated from oregano leaves has antithrombin activity. It has also been reported that oregano oil inhibits arachidonic acid-induced, and ADP-induced, platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oregano might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that oregano extracts might lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ear-Nose-Throat Care, from the product label.

Terry Naturally

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Name
EuroPharma, Inc.
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
(866) 807-2731
Web Address
www.EuroPharmaUSA.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally: Common Questions

Does Ear-Nose-Throat Care by Terry Naturally interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ear-Nose-Throat Care has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ear-Nose-Throat Care 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.
What's actually in this—just oregano?
The active ingredient is a proprietary blend that includes oregano and other herbs or botanicals, but the label doesn't name the other components. The softgel itself contains olive oil, gelatin, glycerin, and water as inactive ingredients.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against medicinal or supplement amounts during pregnancy; food amounts of oregano are likely fine. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety of oregano supplements while breastfeeding isn't established. Stick to normal food amounts and talk with your pharmacist before taking this product.
What side effects should I watch for?
At higher doses, the most common side effect is stomach upset. Rarely, people sensitive to oregano or related plants have had serious allergic reactions. If you're allergic to oregano, thyme, or other mint-family plants, don't take this.
Does this actually work for colds or sore throats?
Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate oregano's effectiveness for upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, or other ENT complaints. That means the clinical evidence isn't strong enough yet to make a confident claim either way.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ear-Nose-Throat Care’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ear-Nose-Throat Care'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 12 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.

Oregano 12 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Benito M, Jorro G, Morales C, et al. Labiatae allergy: systemic reactions due to ingestion of oregano and thyme. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1996;76:416-8. PubMed
  3. Chevallier A. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. 2nd ed. New York, NY: DK Publ, Inc., 2000.
  4. Ciganda C, and Laborde A. Herbal infusions used for induced abortion. J Toxicol.Clin Toxicol. 2003;41:235-239. PubMed
  5. Futrell, J. M. and Rietschel, R. L. Spice allergy evaluated by results of patch tests. Cutis 1993;52(5):288-290.
  6. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  7. Goun, E., Cunningham, G., Solodnikov, S., Krasnykch, O., and Miles, H. Antithrombin activity of some constituents from Origanum vulgare. Fitoterapia 2002;73(7-8):692-694. PubMed
  8. Lemhadri, A., Zeggwagh, N. A., Maghrani, M., Jouad, H., and Eddouks, M. Anti-hyperglycaemic activity of the aqueous extract of Origanum vulgare growing wild in Tafilalet region. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;92(2-3):251-256. PubMed
  9. McCue, P., Vattem, D., and Shetty, K. Inhibitory effect of clonal oregano extracts against porcine pancreatic amylase in vitro. Asia Pac.J Clin.Nutr. 2004;13(4):401-408.
  10. Ragi, J., Pappert, A., Rao, B., Havkin-Frenkel, D., and Milgraum, S. Oregano extract ointment for wound healing: a randomized, double-blind, petrolatum-controlled study evaluating efficacy. J.Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10(10):1168-1172.
  11. Singletary K. Oregano: overview of the literature on health benefits. Nutrition Today 2010;45(3):129-38.
  12. Silva MLAE, Lucarini R, Dos Santos FF, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of rosmarinic acid-rich infusion (RosCE) from Origanum vulgare in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Nat Prod Res 2022;36(17):4525-4531.

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