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Eyebright 470 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

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Capsule Category: Botanical
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 Eyebright 470 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.

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

Eyebright 470 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World

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

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: eyebright, supplied at 470 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made from gelatin.

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 Eyebright's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: eye health and irritation support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthenopia (eye strain), Conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), eye redness, nasal congestion.
  • 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 is weak across the board. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for hay fever, cough, cold, sore throat, sinus inflammation, or cancer.

In short, we don't yet know if it works for what people typically use it for.

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.

Taken by mouth, eyebright is likely safe in small amounts — as in a tea. But putting it directly in your eye, especially from a homemade or non-sterile preparation, carries real risk.

Oral use has been reported to cause confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion in some people. Safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't established, so the guidance is to avoid it during both.

If you're pregnant or nursing and considering this supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 any antidiabetes drugs — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other blood sugar medications — check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Eyebright may lower blood glucose and could increase your risk of low blood sugar.

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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.

Eyebright is promoted for allergies and cold symptoms, but solid evidence for its effectiveness hasn't been established yet. The main concern is its interaction with diabetes medications — if that applies to you, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this.

For most people not on blood sugar medication, the bigger question is whether it actually works for what you're after.

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 Oct 26, 2011.

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 Eyebright 470 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitamin World
Barcode (UPC) 074312734304
Net contents 100 Rapid Release Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 26, 2011
DSLD ID 894
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
074312734304
IngredientAmount% DV
Eyebright470 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

© 2009 Vitamin World, Inc.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

NATURAL WHOLE HERBS+

Formulation

No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.

Precautions

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your codtor if any adverse reactions occur. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

+Vitamin World's Natural Whole Herb products utilize ground plant parts to provide the natural components in the amounts found in nature.

470 mg

Eyebright is culled from the northern plant Euphrasia officinalis or Eyebright. This plant is so named because of its eye-shaped flowers.

Traditional Herb

Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!

Vitamin World's Guarantee: We use only the finest quality herbs and spices. Each is screened and finely milled for quick release.

Vitamin World's preservative-free gelatin capsules contain pure milled herb powder.

Get healthy.

General

PROD. #3430 B3430 09D

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY ASSURED

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) to four (4) capsules daily, preferably with meals. Capsules may be opened and prepared as a tea.

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Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World label

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Eyebright 470 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Eyebright

Interacts with
86 drugs
470 mg per serving

Eyebright is a traditional herb long used for minor eye irritation, redness, and allergy symptoms, but high-quality human studies are very limited. Th...

Eyebright monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Eyebright 470 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Eyebright 470 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Eyebright

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Eyebright 470 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.

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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
Eyebright full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Eyebright 470 mg, from the product label.

Vitamin World

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Phone Number
1-800-228-4533
Web Address
www.vitaminworld.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does Eyebright 470 mg by Vitamin World interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eyebright 470 mg 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?
Eyebright 470 mg 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.
Can I use eyebright if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data for eyebright during pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't established, so the guidance is to avoid it during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
What side effects should I watch for if I take this?
People taking eyebright by mouth have reported confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. Most people tolerate it, but if any of these show up, stop and check in with your pharmacist.
Does eyebright actually work for allergies or colds?
We don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for hay fever, colds, cough, sore throat, sinus problems, or cancer. That doesn't mean it won't help you, but it means the science isn't there to confirm it.
Is it safe to put eyebright directly in my eye?
No — using it directly in the eye, especially from homemade or non-sterile preparations, is risky. Stick to taking it by mouth if you use it at all.
I'm on diabetes medication. Should I take this?
Eyebright may lower blood sugar, which could raise your risk of low blood sugar when combined with your medication. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright 470 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Eyebright

Interacts with 86 drugs

Eyebright is a traditional herb long used for minor eye irritation, redness, and allergy symptoms, but high-quality human studies are very limited. There is not enough reliable evidence to c...

Read the full Eyebright monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Eyebright 470 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.

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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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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