Elderberry Extract 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Elderberry Extract 500 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.
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Elderberry Extract 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Futurebiotics 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 Elderberry Fruit 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 Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics
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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
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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.
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 — 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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 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
General information
Key facts about Elderberry Extract 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Futurebiotics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 049479352463 |
| Net contents | 120 Organic Vegetarian Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 259103 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Elderberry Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Elderberry Fruit Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Corn Maltodextrin, Potato Starch, Rice Bran, Corn Syrup, Solids, Gum Acacia, Rice Concentrate
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Formula
From sambucus berries
Formulation
Supports a healthy immune response Promotes healthy antioxidant levels
Certified Organic USDA Organic
Certified organic by: NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 2 tablets daily with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult a healthcare professional if you are taking any medications.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Discontinue use and consult a health professional if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Protect from light.
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 Statements
100% Satisfaction guaranteed Health. Nature. Life.
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
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Elderberry Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Elderberry Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetarian Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Elderberry Fruit Extract
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...
Elderberry Fruit Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Corn Maltodextrin, Potato Starch, Rice Bran, Corn Syrup, Solids, Gum Acacia, Rice Concentrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Elderberry Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics Drug Interactions
Elderberry Extract 500 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 Elderberry Extract 500 mg interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Elderberry Extract 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Elderberry Fruit Extract
Infliximab-abdaRenflexis
How Infliximab-abda interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Infliximab-abda interactionInfliximab-dyybInflectra
How Infliximab-dyyb interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Infliximab-dyyb interactionInfliximab-qbtxIxifi
How Infliximab-qbtx interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Infliximab-qbtx interactionInfliximab-axxqAvsola
How Infliximab-axxq interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Infliximab-axxq interactionIxekizumabTaltz
How Ixekizumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Ixekizumab interactionLenalidomideRevlimid
How Lenalidomide interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Lenalidomide interactionLumateperoneCaplyta
How Lumateperone interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Lumateperone interactionLymphocyte Immune GlobulinAtgam
How Lymphocyte Immune Globulin interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Lymphocyte Immune Globulin interactionMercaptopurinePurixan
How Mercaptopurine interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Mercaptopurine interactionMethylprednisoloneMedrol, Medrol Dosepak
How Methylprednisolone interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Methylprednisolone interactionMirikizumab-mrkzOmvoh
How Mirikizumab-mrkz interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Mirikizumab-mrkz interactionMosunetuzumab-axgbLunsumio
How Mosunetuzumab-axgb interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Mosunetuzumab-axgb interactionMuromonab-cd3Orthoclone OKT3
How Muromonab-cd3 interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Muromonab-cd3 interactionMycophenolate MofetilCellCept
How Mycophenolate Mofetil interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Mycophenolate Mofetil interactionNatalizumabTysabri
How Natalizumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Natalizumab interactionNelarabineAtriance
How Nelarabine interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Nelarabine interactionOcrelizumabOcrevus
How Ocrelizumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Ocrelizumab interactionOfatumumabKesimpta
How Ofatumumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Ofatumumab interactionOmacetaxine MepesuccinateSynribo
How Omacetaxine Mepesuccinate interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Omacetaxine Mepesuccinate interactionOmalizumabXolair
How Omalizumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Omalizumab interactionOzanimod HydrochlorideZeposia
How Ozanimod Hydrochloride interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionPalbociclibIbrance
How Palbociclib interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Palbociclib interactionPalivizumabSynagis
How Palivizumab interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Palivizumab interactionPazopanibVotrient
How Pazopanib interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants, Pazopanib (votrient) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Pazopanib interactionPomalidomidePomalyst
How Pomalidomide interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Pomalidomide interactionPrednisoloneCortalone, Delta Cortef, Pred Forte, Prednisolone, Solupred, Sterane
How Prednisolone interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Prednisolone interactionPrednisoneCortan, Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Prednisone +2 more
How Prednisone interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Prednisone interactionPretomanidPretomanid
How Pretomanid interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Pretomanid interactionRisankizumab-rzaaSkyrizi
How Risankizumab-rzaa interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Risankizumab-rzaa interactionRitlecitinibLitfulo
How Ritlecitinib interacts with Elderberry Extract 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Fruit ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Fruit Extract + Ritlecitinib interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Elderberry Extract 500 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.
Elderberry Fruit Extract
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 Elderberry Extract 500 mg, from the product label.
Futurebiotics
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- Futurebiotics
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Phone Number
- (800) 367-5433
- Web Address
- www.futurebiotics.com
Elderberry Extract 500 mg by Futurebiotics: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Elderberry Extract 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Elderberry Extract 500 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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