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Eyebright Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Eyebright 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 is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 dried Eyebright herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist

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 product contains one active ingredient: dried eyebright herb extract. Eyebright is a traditional botanical used in herbal practice, typically prepared as a liquid extract.

The inactive ingredients are distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin, which serve as the base and preservative for the liquid formula.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: herbal support when allergens are present.
  • We looked for evidence on: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Conjunctivitis, eye irritation, 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 Conjunctivitis.

The evidence for eyebright is limited. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), cancer, common cold, cough, pharyngitis, or rhinosinusitis.

That means the studies available don't yet establish whether it works for these uses, so we can't say it's proven effective for any of them.

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.

Orally, eyebright has been reported to cause confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe at those times.

It's considered likely safe in small amounts as a tea, but using homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye is risky.

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 (insulin, metformin, or other blood sugar medications), check your exact medications with the tool on this page and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting eyebright. Animal research suggests it may lower blood glucose, raising the risk of low blood sugar when combined with these drugs.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Eyebright is a traditional herbal extract with limited evidence for its uses. If you take any medication for blood sugar control, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

The main side effects to watch for are headache, nausea, and cough. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

The safety data advises against it—check with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Apr 25, 2018.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056112547
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 175633
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 mL
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
667056112547
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Eyebright herb extract1.5 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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Formula

Euphrasia officinalis

OK

General Statements

Herbal support when allergens are present

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 20-30 drops (1-1.5 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

OK

General

NO. EBT-2 1744FR

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Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Eyebright label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Eyebright herb extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
1.5 mL 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...

Dried Eyebright herb extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Eyebright herb extract 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Eyebright interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Eyebright herb extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in 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.

dried Eyebright herb extract1 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
dried Eyebright herb extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Eyebright by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, 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?
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.
Can I use eyebright if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe at those times. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.
What side effects has eyebright been reported to cause?
Orally, eyebright has been reported to cause confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. Don't use homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye—that's risky.
Does eyebright actually work for hay fever or colds?
The evidence isn't established. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate eyebright for allergic rhinitis, common cold, cough, or other respiratory uses, so we can't say it's proven effective for any of them.
What is eyebright used for traditionally?
Eyebright is a traditional botanical herb used in herbal practice, but the scientific evidence for its effectiveness is limited.
Is this product safe to put directly in my eye?
No. The safety data warns that using homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye is risky. This liquid extract is meant to be taken orally as stated on the label.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright’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'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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