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Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye irritation and redness, conjunctivitis (pink eye), eye strain.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Eyebright. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

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

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: eyebright (Euphrasia spp.), a traditional herbal remedy. The liquid also includes alcohol, spring water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 Eyebright's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: eye health and comfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthenopia (eye strain), Conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Eye irritation, Eye redness, Ocular discomfort.
  • The closest evidence on file: Eyebright is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Eyebright is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthenopia (eye strain), Conjunctivitis.

The evidence for eyebright isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), cancer, common cold, cough, pharyngitis, and rhinosinusitis — all the conditions tested in the research we reviewed.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Eyebright

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.

Eyebright is likely safe in small amounts as a tea, but using homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye carries risk. Safety hasn't been established in pregnancy, so it's best avoided then.

There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding, so avoid use while nursing. Oral side effects reported in some people include confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Eyebright

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 — Eyebright.
  • 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 (including insulin), check with your pharmacist before starting this product — eyebright may lower your blood sugar further and raise the risk of low blood sugar reactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may appeal to people exploring traditional herbal remedies for respiratory or sinus concerns, but the evidence for those uses isn't established in our data. If you take any diabetes medication, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before adding it — blood sugar monitoring may be needed.

Don't use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2023.

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 Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright, straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840009110
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284823
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals, 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:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
60 Drop(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
748840009110
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend3 mL--
Eyebright0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Spring Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Add 20-60 drops to water, 1-4 times per day.

Formulation

The presence of particulate matter in this product is normal.

Precautions

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

See for yourself

Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

3 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Spring Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright 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.

Eyebright1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, eyebright might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that eyebright lowers blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright, from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright 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?
Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright 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.
Does eyebright actually work for hay fever or sinus problems?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. Eyebright has been used traditionally for allergic rhinitis, common cold, cough, and sinus problems, but the data we hold rates all of these as having insufficient evidence.
Can I use this product while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety hasn't been established in pregnancy, so it's best avoided then. There's not enough safety information for breastfeeding either — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on what's right for you.
What are the side effects I might experience?
Some people taking eyebright orally have reported confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. If you notice any of these, stop taking it and let us know.
Is this safe to put directly in my eye?
No. Using non-sterile or homemade preparations directly in the eye is risky. This product is designed as a liquid you drink, not an eyewash.
What's in this liquid besides the eyebright?
The inactive ingredients are alcohol, spring water, and glycerin. They're there to extract and preserve the herb and make the product stable.

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The Full Monographs Behind Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Euphrasia Spp. Eyebright'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 4 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.

Eyebright 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
  3. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  4. Porchezhian, E., Ansari, S. H., and Shreedharan, N. K. Antihyperglycemic activity of Euphrasia officinale leaves. Fitoterapia 2000;71(5):522-526. PubMed

See these in context on the Eyebright monograph →

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