Eldermune Chewables Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Eldermune Chewables 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
Eldermune Chewables is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and vision health, antioxidant support, diarrhea and digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 394 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bilberry, Powder, Elderberry Juice Concentrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group
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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
Eldermune Chewables contains 2 active ingredients: bilberry powder and an elderberry juice concentrate complex. Bilberry is a berry rich in anthocyanidins, plant compounds with antioxidant properties.
Elderberry juice concentrate comes from ripe elderberry fruit and is prepared by cooking to remove any naturally occurring toxins. The product also includes several inactive ingredients — sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, honey powder, natural berry flavor, lecithin, and others — that serve as sweeteners, binders, and flavorings in the chewable tablet.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for what these ingredients actually do is limited. For bilberry, night vision support is rated possibly ineffective, while age-related cognitive decline, macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and chronic venous insufficiency all lack enough reliable evidence to rate.
For elderberry, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate it for hay fever, heart disease, chronic fatigue, lung disease, brain function, or respiratory infections. In short, the evidence backing either ingredient for any specific use isn't well established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bilberry fruit from food sources is generally safe, but supplement safety data is limited and long-term safety isn't well studied. The most common side effects are dark-colored stools, flatulence, and stomach discomfort.
Your tongue and teeth may temporarily stain dark blue or black. Elderberry prepared from ripe, cooked fruit is generally well tolerated.
Raw or unripe berries, seeds, leaves, and bark can contain compounds that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dizziness — but cooking eliminates this toxin. There's one case report of autoimmune hepatitis linked to long-term elderberry use in a patient with underlying autoimmune disease, though a direct causal link wasn't established.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Eldermune Chewables, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) — bilberry may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on diabetes medication, erlotinib or other cancer drugs, or immunosuppressant drugs used after transplants or for autoimmune conditions.
Elderberry may also interact with pazopanib.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially 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 is not well studied for its intended effects. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer drugs, or immunosuppressants, you'll want to check with your pharmacist before starting it.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data for elderberry are limited — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
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 Eldermune Chewables, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Allergy Research Group |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947783003 |
| Net contents | 60 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 317589 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bilberry, Powder | 20 mg | -- |
| Eldermune Elderberry Complex | 250 mg | -- |
| Elderberry Juice Concentrate | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol, Honey, Powder, natural Mixed Berry flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Nu-Flow, Rice extract, Rice, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil, Sunfiber, Silicon Dioxide, Malic Acid, Stevia
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Formula
Eldermune Chewables Eldermune Chewables support immune and digestive health in children and adults. Contains a 65:1 black elderberry juice concentrate standardized to a minimum 3% polyphenols, Sunfiber low-FODMAP friendly prebiotic fiber, and Bilberry fruit powder.
Elderberry 65:1 Concentrate with Sunfiber
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, chew or suck 1 tablet one to four times daily with or without meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ribus NewFLOW and Nu-MAG are a trademark of RIBUS, Inc. ElderMune Eldermune is a trademark of Innovative Natural Solutions LLC(INS Farms). Sunfiber is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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.
Bilberry, Powder
Interacts with275 drugs
Bilberry is a blueberry-like fruit rich in antioxidant plant compounds called anthocyanins, and it has a long history of traditional use for eye healt...
Bilberry, Powder monograph & interactionsEldermune Elderberry Complex
Other (inactive) ingredients: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Mannitol, Honey, Powder, Natural Mixed Berry flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Nu-Flow, Rice extract, Rice, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil, Sunfiber, Silicon Dioxide, Malic Acid, Stevia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Eldermune Chewables by Allergy Research Group contains bilberry and elderberry, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is bilberry's moderate-severity interaction with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel). Bilberry may increase bleeding risk by interfering with how your blood clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bilberry also has moderate interactions with diabetes medications and with erlotinib (a cancer drug). If you take any blood sugar-lowering medication, bilberry could theoretically lower your blood sugar further, raising hypoglycemia risk.
Bilberry may also reduce how well erlotinib works. Additionally, bilberry is metabolized through a liver pathway that it may speed up, potentially lowering levels of certain medications processed that way.
Elderberry carries a moderate interaction with immunosuppressant drugs (used after transplants or for autoimmune conditions) — it may interfere with how well they work. There's also a case report of a patient on pazopanib (a cancer drug) who developed severe liver injury after taking elderberry, though a direct causal link wasn't confirmed.
Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications. If you take any prescription medication — especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, cancer drugs, or immunosuppressants — run it through the checker below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Eldermune Chewables interact with 394 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Eldermune Chewables interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bilberry, Powder Elderberry Juice Concentrate
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Elderberry Juice ConcentrateImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Juice Concentrate + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionElderberry Juice ConcentrateImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Elderberry Juice Concentrate + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry leaf or fruit extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Eldermune Chewables — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry, PowderCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Eldermune Chewables with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bilberry, Powder
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, animal, and clinical research suggest that anthocyanidin extracts from bilberry can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, bilberry leaf or fruit extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that bilberry leaf extract might have blood glucose-lowering activity. Also, one small clinical trial in patients with type 2 diabetes shows that taking bilberry fruit extract 470 mg as a single dose prior to an oral glucose tolerance test lowers plasma glucose levels when compared with placebo.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Animal research shows that exposure to small concentrations of bilberry extract in drinking water for around one month increased CYP2E1 activity by 31%. However, exposure over a 2-month period did not increase CYP2E1 activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might reduce the efficacy of erlotinib.
In vitro research suggests that bilberry fruit extract and its constituents, delphinidin and delphinidin-3-O-glucoside, inhibit the activity of erlotinib. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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 Eldermune Chewables, from the product label.
Allergy Research Group
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- Allergy Research Group
- City
- South Salt Lake
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84115
- Phone Number
- 800.545.9960
- Web Address
- www.allergyresearchgroup.com
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Bilberry
Interacts with 275 drugsBilberry is a blueberry-like fruit rich in antioxidant plant compounds called anthocyanins, and it has a long history of traditional use for eye health, circulation, and mild diarrhea. While...
Read the full Bilberry monograph → Herb & supplement monographElderberry
Interacts with 121 drugsElderberry 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 & How We Checked
Eldermune Chewables'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 20 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.
Bilberry 14 references
- Cignarella A, Nastasi M, Cavalli E, Puglisi L. Novel lipid-lowering properties of Vaccinium myrtillus L. leaves, a traditional antidiabetic treatment, in several models of rat dyslipidaemia: a comparison with ciprofibrate. Thromb Res 1996;84:311-22. PubMed
- Morazzoni P, Magistretti MJ. Activity of Myrtocyan, an anthosyanoside complex from Vaccinium myrtillus (VMA), on platelet aggregation and adhesiveness. Fitoterapia 1990;61:13-21.
- Erlund, I., Koli, R., Alfthan, G., Marniemi, J., Puukka, P., Mustonen, P., Mattila, P., and Jula, A. Favorable effects of berry consumption on platelet function, blood pressure, and HDL cholesterol. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87(2):323-331. PubMed
- Hawrelak, J. A. and Myers, S. P. Effects of two natural medicine formulations on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2010;16(10):1065-1071. PubMed
- Morazzoni P and Magistretti MJ. Effects of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides on prostacyclin-like activity in rat arterial issue. Fitoterapia 1986;57:11-14.
- Pulliero G, Montin S, Bettini V, and et al. Ex vivo study of the inhibitory effects of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides on human platelet aggregation. Fitoterapia 1989;60:69-75.
- Bottecchia D. Preliminary report on the inhibitory effect of vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanosides on platelet aggregation and clot retraction. Fitoterapia 1987;48:3-8.
- Fdez, M., Zaragoza, F., and Alvarez, P. In vitro platelet aggregation effects of anthocyanosides of vaccinium myrtilus L. Anales de la Real Academia de Farmacia 1983;49:79-90.
- Biedermann L, Mwinyi J, Scharl M, Frei P, Zeitz J, Kullak-Ublick GA, et al. Bilberry ingestion improves disease activity in mild to moderate ulcerative colitis-an open pilot study. 2013 May;7(4):271-9. PubMed
- Hoggard N, Cruickshank M, Moar KM, Bestwick C, Holst J, Russell W, et al. A single supplement of a standardized bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) extract (36% wet weight anthocyanins) modifies glycaemic response in individuals with type 2 diabetes control
- Aichinger G, Pahlke G, Nagel LJ, Berger W, Marko D. Bilberry extract, its major phenolic compounds, and soy isoflavone genistein antagonize the cytostatic drug erlotinib in human epithelial cells. Food Funct 2016;7(8):3628-36.
- Prokop J, Lněničková K, Cibicek N, et al. Effect of bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) on drug-metabolizing enzymes in rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2019;129:382-90. PubMed
- Chan SW, Chu TTW, Choi SW, Benzie IFF, Tomlinson B. Impact of short-term bilberry supplementation on glycemic control, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and antioxidant status in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Phytother Res 2021. Online ahead o PubMed
- Bøhn SK, Myhrstad MCW, Thoresen M, et al. Bilberry/red grape juice decreases plasma biomarkers of inflammation and tissue damage in aged men with subjective memory impairment -a randomized clinical trial. BMC Nutr 2021;7(1):75. PubMed
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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