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Eyebright Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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Powder 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 Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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.

Eyebright Extract is a single-ingredient powder. The active ingredient is eyebright extract itself, a plant preparation traditionally used in herbal medicine.

There are no other active ingredients; the product contains no added fillers.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Eyebright product and its label doesn't state a use — see Eyebright's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

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 doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means large, well-designed studies backing its use for these conditions aren't established in our data.

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 taken by mouth. However, using homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye carries risk and should be avoided.

Oral side effects reported include confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion in some people. The safety data advises against eyebright during pregnancy.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

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 or oral medications), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting eyebright. The combination may lower your blood sugar too much.

No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Eyebright Extract may appeal to people interested in herbal respiratory or allergy support, but the evidence for those uses is weak. If you take antidiabetes medication, you'll want to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist first—the blood sugar–lowering effect is a real concern.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've cleared it with your healthcare provider.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001N1GYEH
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253527
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001N1GYEH
IngredientAmount% DV
Eyebright extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

New - Bulksupplements Eyebright Extract Powder (100 Grams)

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

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Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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Eyebright Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Eyebright extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Eyebright Extract 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.

Eyebright 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
Eyebright extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Eyebright Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eyebright Extract 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 Extract 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 for allergies or colds?
The evidence isn't established in our data. Eyebright has been used traditionally for hay fever and respiratory symptoms, but we don't have reliable research to rate whether it actually works for those conditions. A conversation with your doctor about what might help is your best next step.
What side effects has eyebright caused?
Taken by mouth, eyebright has been reported to cause confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion in some people. If you notice any of these, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Can I put eyebright powder directly in my eyes?
No. The safety data advises against using homemade or non-sterile eyebright preparations in the eye—that carries real risk. Stick to taking it by mouth as a tea or supplement if you choose to use it.
Is eyebright safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against eyebright during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering any supplement.
Can I take eyebright if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know. It's best avoided while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about what's safe for you and your baby.
I take diabetes medication. Is eyebright okay for me?
That's a conversation you need to have with your doctor or pharmacist first. Eyebright may lower blood sugar, and combining it with diabetes drugs raises the risk of low blood sugar. Don't start it without clearing it with your healthcare provider.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright Extract’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 Extract'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 →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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