Interactions on record — worth a quick check against your medications. Based on 1 of 2 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Elderberry Lung Therapy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by New Lung

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

Elderberry Lung Therapy is a dietary supplement by New Lung with 2 active ingredients. 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients — both elderberry fruit extract. Elderberry is made from the ripe fruit of the elder plant and has been used traditionally for respiratory and immune support.

The product also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate) that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
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 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 Elderberry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: reduce cold and flu severity and duration.
  • We looked for evidence on: Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Respiratory tract infections, Lower respiratory tract infections, Common cold, Influenza, Viral respiratory infection.
  • 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 Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Lower respiratory tract infections.

The evidence for elderberry in the conditions this product targets — hay fever, heart disease, fatigue, COPD, thinking and memory, and respiratory infections — is insufficient to rate. We don't have reliable data showing whether it works for lung health or any of these uses.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't solid enough yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 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.

Properly prepared elderberry extracts from ripe fruit are generally well tolerated. The main safety concern is raw or unripe berries, leaves, bark, and seeds, which contain compounds that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and other symptoms — but cooking eliminates this risk.

Since this is an extract from ripe fruit, that's not your primary worry. There isn't enough reliable safety data to recommend elderberry during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — so the safest approach is to avoid it in those situations unless your doctor says otherwise.

One rare case reported autoimmune hepatitis (liver inflammation) in a patient with an underlying autoimmune condition who took elderberry for years, but this is uncommon.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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 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.

Two drug categories need your attention: immunosuppressants (drugs that weaken your immune system after transplant or for autoimmune disease) and pazopanib, a cancer medication. Both carry Moderate-severity interaction risk with elderberry.

If you take any of these, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before adding this product.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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.

If you're taking an immunosuppressant or pazopanib, this product isn't for you without talking to your doctor first. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, there's not enough safety data, so check with your pharmacist or OB.

For everyone else, check your medications below before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.

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 Lung Therapy, straight from the product label.

Brand New Lung
Barcode (UPC) SKU20644-825
Net contents 60 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2025
DSLD ID 334276
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

Supplement Facts

The label details for Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
SKU20644-825
IngredientAmount% DV
Elderberry fruit extract275 mg--
Elderberry Fruit Extract325 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Elderberry fruit extract has been used for centuries as a to treat the cold and flu, both of which are caused by a virus. The syrup is believed to reduce the severity and duration of the infection if taken within 48 hours of the first symptoms.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules in the morning with a meal.

Precautions

Warning: Consult with a physician prior to use if you have a medical condition.

Don't use if pregnant or lactating.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Made in a FDA Registered Facility Made in USA GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice

Made in America

Formulation

Supports lung health & free breathing 100% natural Relieve respiratory flu symptoms while reducing cold & flu duration

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Elderberry fruit extract

Interacts with
121 drugs
275 mg 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 fruit extract monograph & interactions

Elderberry Fruit Extract

Interacts with
121 drugs
325 mg per serving Form: Flavonoid

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung Drug Interactions

Want to check YOUR meds against Elderberry Lung Therapy?

Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.

Go to the checker
121Drugs
121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Elderberry Lung Therapy 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 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
The maker

Brand information

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

New Lung

See all New Lung products
Name
Success Chemistry
Street Address
8422 Melrose Place
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90069
Web Address
SuccessChemistry.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung: Common Questions

Does Elderberry Lung Therapy by New Lung interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Elderberry Lung Therapy 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 Lung Therapy contains 2 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.
Is this product safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information about elderberry in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the safety data advises against it in those situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this if you're pregnant, planning to be, or nursing.
What side effects might I experience?
Properly prepared elderberry extracts seem to be well tolerated. Problems like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea happen mainly when people consume raw or unripe berries or other plant parts — not from finished extracts like this one. A rare case of liver inflammation has been reported in someone with an underlying autoimmune disease.
Does elderberry actually work for lung health or respiratory infections?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to rate whether it works for those uses. The research so far is insufficient, so we can't say it's effective or ineffective — we just don't know yet.
Can I take this with my allergy or immune medication?
Not without checking first. Elderberry boosts immune activity, which could interfere with drugs that suppress your immune system. Check your exact medications with our tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist before starting.
What's actually in this capsule besides elderberry?
The active ingredient is elderberry fruit extract. It also contains cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate — inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if Elderberry Lung Therapy is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

Elderberry Lung Therapy label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Elderberry Lung Therapy’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Elderberry Lung Therapy'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 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
  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 →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring