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Emu Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Emu

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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Emu Oil 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

Emu Oil is a dietary supplement by Pure Emu with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for dry or irritated skin, joint and muscle pain, minor wounds and burns.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Emu Oil by Pure Emu

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 23, 2026

What’s inside

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 7 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Emu Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1.50 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Pure Emu Oil is a softgel capsule containing 8 active ingredients: the fatty acids that make up emu oil itself — stearic acid, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and palmitic acid. These are natural fats that give emu oil its nutritional profile.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, mixed tocopherols, and rosemary extract) that help keep the product stable and protect the oils inside.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heart and joint health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Stroke — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Stroke.

Oleic acid, a key component of emu oil, is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease based on the evidence we hold. That means there's some research support, but more study is needed to confirm how well it works in practice.

We don't have effectiveness ratings for the other fatty acids in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Emu Oil Oleic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Oleic acid is generally recognized as safe when you eat it in normal food amounts — olive oil is a common source. However, the safety data we hold notes that concentrated supplement-level doses haven't been well studied in pregnancy or during breastfeeding.

Food amounts are considered fine, but if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement form.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Emu Oil Oleic Acid

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 — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications like metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — oleic acid may increase how much those drugs lower your blood sugar. We were unable to check several other ingredients in this product for interactions, so run your full medication list through the search tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you're interested in emu oil for cholesterol or heart health support, the oleic acid component has some research behind it. The main thing to watch is if you take any blood sugar medication — you'll want to check that combination with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

Pregnant or nursing? Talk it over first, since supplement-strength doses haven't been well tested.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.

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 Emu Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Emu
Barcode (UPC) 818423028279
Net contents 90 Gelcap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 209317
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Emu Oil by Pure Emu, 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 Gelcap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gelcap(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
818423028279
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Stearic Acid106.5 mg--
Calories from Fat15 Calorie(s)--
Polyunsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Total Fat1.5 Gram(s)3%
Monounsaturated Fat1 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat0.5 Gram(s)3%
Linoleic Acid147 mg--
Palmitoleic Acid69 mg--
Oleic Acid799.5 mg--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid10.5 mg--
Palmitic Acid3.46 mg--
Emu Oil1.5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extract

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Label statements
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Formula

Fully refined, free range Emu Oil Our Emu Oil Gelcaps contain emu oil and provide an easy way to add omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 essential fatty acids to your daily routine to help support overall wellness, including heart and joint health.

Omega 3, 6 & 9 essential fatty acids

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 gelcaps daily with water.

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

Natural essentials

Wellness

750mg per gel cap

Formulation

Fully refined

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Emu Oil by Pure Emu label

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Emu Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Emu Oil by Pure Emu

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Gelcap(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Emu Oil

No known
interactions
1.5 Gram(s) per serving

Emu oil is a fat from the emu bird that is mostly used on the skin to moisturize and soothe irritation, and sometimes taken by mouth for inflammation....

Emu Oil monograph & interactions
  • › Stearic Acid
  • › Linoleic Acid
  • › Palmitoleic Acid
  • › Oleic Acid
  • › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
  • › Palmitic Acid

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Emu Oil by Pure Emu Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Emu Oil interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

0 of the 1 ingredient in Emu Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Emu Oil, from the product label.

Pure Emu

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Name
Pure Emu
Street Address
7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Suite 300, #312
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85258
Phone Number
1-800-986-6905
Web Address
www.pureemu.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Emu Oil by Pure Emu: Common Questions

Does Emu Oil by Pure Emu interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Emu Oil has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Emu Oil contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is emu oil made of?
Emu oil is a blend of fatty acids — mainly oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and others like stearic and palmitic acid. These are the natural fats from emu meat, and each one contributes to the oil's makeup and potential benefits.
Does emu oil actually help with cholesterol or heart health?
The oleic acid in emu oil is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease, which means there's some research support but we need more evidence to be sure how well it works for most people.
Is it safe to take emu oil while pregnant?
Food amounts of oleic acid are considered safe, but concentrated supplement doses like this one haven't been well studied in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you before you start.
What should I watch out for if I take a blood sugar medication?
Oleic acid may increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs, which could lower your blood sugar more than expected. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's safe to combine this product with your specific medication.
Are there any ingredients in this product I should know about?
We were able to check oleic acid for interactions, but we don't hold interaction data for the other fatty acids in emu oil — that doesn't mean they're unsafe, just that we haven't reviewed them yet. The inactive ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols, and rosemary extract.

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The Full Monographs Behind Emu Oil’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Emu Oil

Emu oil is a fat from the emu bird that is mostly used on the skin to moisturize and soothe irritation, and sometimes taken by mouth for inflammation. Human research is limited, so most clai...

Read the full Emu Oil monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Oleic Acid

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...

Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Emu Oil'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 21 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.

Oleic Acid 19 references
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed
  2. Gillingham, L. G., Gustafson, J. A., Han, S. Y., Jassal, D. S., and Jones, P. J. High-oleic rapeseed (canola) and flaxseed oils modulate serum lipids and inflammatory biomarkers in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2011;105(3):417-427. PubMed
  3. Jones PJ, Senanayake VK, Pu S, Jenkins DJ, Connelly PW, Lamarche B, Couture P, Charest A, Baril-Gravel L, West SG, Liu X, Fleming JA, McCrea CE, Kris-Etherton PM. DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiova
  4. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
  5. Mozaffarian D, Clarke R. Quantitative effects on cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease risk of replacing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils with other fats and oils. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009;63(Suppl 2):S22-33. PubMed
  6. Cao Y, Hou L, Wang W. Dietary total fat and fatty acids intake, serum fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer. 2016;138(8):1894-904. doi: 10.1002/ijc.29938. PubMed
  7. FDA completes review of qualified health claim petition for oleic acid and the risk of coronary heart disease. November 2018. Available at: www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624758.htm. Accessed January 25, 2019.
  8. Liu X, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2261-2268. PubMed
  9. Bowen KJ, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Diets enriched with conventional or high-oleic acid canola oils lower atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins compared to a diet with a western fatty acid profile in adults with central adiposity. J Nutr. 2019;149(3 PubMed
  10. Steffen BT, Duprez D, Szklo M, Guan W, Tsai MY. Circulating oleic acid levels are related to greater risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Clin Lipidol. 2018;12(6):1404-1412. PubMed
  11. Banim PJ, Luben R, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary oleic acid is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer - Data from food diaries in a cohort study. Pancreatology. 2018;18(6):655-660. PubMed
  12. Morin SJ, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L. Relation between plasma phospholipid oleic acid and risk of heart failure. Eur J Nutr. 2018;57(8):2937-2942. PubMed
  13. Samieri C, Féart C, Proust-Lima C, et al. Olive oil consumption, plasma oleic acid, and stroke incidence: the Three-City Study. Neurology. 2011;77(5):418-25. PubMed
  14. Compher CW, Kinosian BP, Rubesin SE, Ratcliffe SJ, Metz DC. Energy absorption is reduced with oleic acid supplements in human short bowel syndrome. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):102-8. PubMed
  15. Ben Fradj MK, Ouanes Y, Hadj-Taieb S, et al. Decreased oleic acid and marine n?-?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Tunisian patients with urothelial bladder cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2018;70(7):1043-1050.
  16. de Silva PS, Luben R, Shrestha SS, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary arachidonic and oleic acid intake in ulcerative colitis etiology: a prospective cohort study using 7-day food diaries. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;26(1):11-8. PubMed
  17. Higashi K, Shige H, Ito T, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet enriched with oleic acid on postprandial lipemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lipids. 2001;36(1):1-6. PubMed
  18. Lin HC, van Citters GW, Heimer F, Bonorris G. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit by oleic acid: a preliminary report of a novel, nutrient-based treatment in humans. Dig Dis Sci. 2001;46(2):223-9. PubMed
  19. Li D, Tong Y, Li Y. Associations between dietary oleic acid and linoleic acid and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Nutrition. 2020 Mar;71:110602. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

Emu Oil 2 references
  1. Dietary Supplements — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the Emu Oil monograph →

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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.

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