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Elderberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Mountain Meadow Herbs

Elderberry label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Elderberry 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

Elderberry is a dietary supplement by Mountain Meadow Herbs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation (laxative), dry skin (moisturizer), dry, irritated eyes.Based on those ingredients, 121 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Elderberry Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 3 active ingredients.

This liquid contains 3 active ingredients. Elderberry extract is the main one, made from the ripe fruit of the elderberry plant.

Vegetable glycerin is included as a sweetener and preservative. The rest is distilled water.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune support and respiratory health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lower respiratory tract infections, Respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Rhinosinusitis, influenza, colds — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elderberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Elderberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rhinosinusitis, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Lower respiratory tract infections.

The evidence for elderberry in this product is not established. We hold no reliable data on how well it works for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, COPD, cognitive function, or respiratory tract infections.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk it over with your doctor to see if there's stronger evidence elsewhere or if another option might suit you better.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glycerol Elderberry

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Properly prepared elderberry — like the extract in this liquid — is generally well tolerated. The main risks come from raw or unripe berries, seeds, leaves, or bark, which contain a toxin that cooking removes; since this is an extract, that risk is not present.

However, there is not enough reliable safety data, so the safety data advises against using elderberry supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Vegetable glycerin at normal amounts is well tolerated, though large oral doses can cause stomach upset, bloating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glycerol Elderberry

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Elderberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 121 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 you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants (drugs given after transplants or for autoimmune disease) or pazopanib, a cancer medication. Both have moderate-severity interactions with the elderberry in this product.

No other drug types have documented interactions with the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take immunosuppressants or pazopanib, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Elderberry extract itself is generally well tolerated when properly prepared, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to see if it makes sense for what you're aiming for.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.

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 Elderberry, straight from the product label.

Brand Mountain Meadow Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 813086011576
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 267523
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs, 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:
0.13 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
48
UPC/BARCODE
813086011576
IngredientAmount% DV
Vegetable Glycerin0 NP--
Water, Distilled0 NP--
Elderberry Extract1.25 mL--

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Label statements
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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.

Formula

Sambucus spp.

Formulation

Alcohol free

Hand-made extract

GF (Gluten free) Sugar free

Vegan

Effective immune support and more Immune health benefits Support a healthy inflammatory response Antioxidant support

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

General Statements

1 dropperful = approx. 1/8 tsp.

The MMH Three-Leaf Promise: Our high-standards produce nothing less than pure, safe, and effective herbal products. You will always feel that we care - through our products, our service, and our understanding. We deliver on time.

Seals/Symbols

Made in Montana USA

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 0-2 yrs: 5-10 drops. 3-11 yrs: 1/8 tsp. 12+ yrs: 1/4 tsp. Take 1-3 times daily, or as needed.

Shake well.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking a prescription, consult your health care provider before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place out of sunlight.

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Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs label

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Elderberry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.13 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container48 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Vegetable Glycerin

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well establis...

Vegetable Glycerin monograph & interactions

Water, Distilled

0 NP per serving

Elderberry Extract

Interacts with
121 drugs
1.25 mL per serving

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...

Elderberry Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs Drug Interactions

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121Drugs
121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Elderberry Extract 121

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Elderberry interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Elderberry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Elderberry Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Elderberry 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.

Elderberry Extract2 drug types · 121 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pazopanib (Votrient)

Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a 65-year-old patient taking pazopanib for 4 weeks for soft-tissue sarcoma developed severe nausea, loose stools, and elevated alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels and was diagnosed with grade 3 liver injury. The patient reported taking elderberry supplements for 2 years, dose unspecified, and was also taking a multivitamin and a calcium supplement. The patient's symptoms and liver enzyme levels improved upon discontinuation of pazopanib and all supplements. Pazopanib treatment was re-initiated, at a lower dose, with no further evidence of liver injury. It was unclear in this case report if the elderberry supplements were derived from the berry, the flower, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Elderberry Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Elderberry, from the product label.

Mountain Meadow Herbs

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Name
Mountain Meadow Herbs, Inc.
Street Address
1019 Hard Rock Rd
City
Somers
State
MT
ZipCode
59932
Phone Number
888.528.8615
Web Address
www.mmherbs.com
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Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs: Common Questions

Does Elderberry by Mountain Meadow Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Elderberry has a known interaction with 121 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Elderberry contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough reliable safety information. The safety data advises against elderberry supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you and your baby.
What is elderberry extract actually for?
Elderberry has been used traditionally for respiratory and immune support, but we don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for hay fever, cold and flu, heart disease, fatigue, COPD, thinking and memory, or other common uses. The evidence just isn't established in our data.
Will this upset my stomach?
Properly prepared elderberry extract is generally well tolerated. The glycerin in the liquid can cause bloating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, or headache at large doses, though normal amounts are usually fine. If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a small amount.
Is there glycerin in this product?
Yes — vegetable glycerin is one of the three active ingredients. It's used as a sweetener and preservative. If you need to avoid glycerin for any reason, this product isn't for you.
What's in here besides the elderberry?
You're getting vegetable glycerin as a sweetener and preservative, and distilled water. There are no other added fillers or inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Elderberry’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Glycerol

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well established as a laxative and a skin and eye moi...

Read the full Glycerol monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Elderberry

Interacts with 121 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 symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...

Read the full Elderberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Elderberry'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 14 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.

Glycerol 8 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Wagner DR. Hyperhydrating with glycerol: implications for athletic performance. J Am Diet Assoc 1999;99:207-12. PubMed
  3. Yu YL, Kumana CR, Lauder IJ, et al. Treatment of acute cortical infarct with intravenous glycerol. A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Stroke 1993;24:1119-24. PubMed
  4. Frei A, Cottier C, Wunderlich P, Ludin E. Glycerol and dextran combined in the therapy of acute stroke. A placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with a planned interim analysis. Stroke 1987;18:373-9. PubMed
  5. Balaskas E, Szepietowski JC, Bessis D, Ioannides D, Ponticelli C, Ghienne C, Taberly A, Dupuy P. Randomized, double-blind study with glycerol and paraffin in uremic xerosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Apr;6(4):748-52. PubMed
  6. Blanchet-Bardon C, Tadini G, Machado Matos M, Delarue A. Association of glycerol and paraffin in the treatment of ichthyosis in children: an international, multicentric, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Aug;26 PubMed
  7. Kajita N, Kanamori K, Yamamoto S, Yoshida K. Generalized Urticaria Caused by a Glycerin Enema in an Infant. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(4):318-319. PubMed
  8. Suzuki R, Fukuyama K, Miyazaki Y, Namiki T. Contact urticaria syndrome and protein contact dermatitis caused by glycerin enema. JAAD Case Reports. 2016;2:108-10. PubMed

See these in context on the Glycerol monograph →

Elderberry 6 references
  1. 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..
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

See these in context on the Elderberry monograph →

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