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Eyebright Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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Powder 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 Extract Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 Aerial Parts Extract, Powder. 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 Powder by Herbadiet

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet

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 powder contains one active ingredient: eyebright aerial parts extract. Eyebright is a plant used in herbal medicine, traditionally applied to eye and respiratory complaints.

The product has no added inactive ingredients listed.

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 support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthenopia (eye strain), Conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), ocular irritation, redness, eye 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 is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), common cold, cough, pharyngitis, rhinosinusitis, and cancer.

In other words, while eyebright has a long history of use, we don't yet have solid clinical trial data showing it works for these purposes. Talk with your doctor if you're considering it for a specific condition.

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 taken as a tea. However, don't use homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in your eye—that's risky.

Oral side effects reported in some people include confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. Safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not established, so eyebright is best avoided in both.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

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.

Before taking Herbadiet Eyebright Extract Powder, check your diabetes medications—insulin, metformin, and similar drugs—against the interaction tool on this page. The product may increase 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 no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Eyebright Extract Powder is intended for people interested in traditional herbal support, but evidence for its effectiveness is not yet well established. If you take diabetes medication, check this product against your specific drugs before starting—there's a Moderate risk of lower blood sugar.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are caution zones. Your own doctor or pharmacist can advise whether it fits your situation.

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 Jun 22, 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 Eyebright Extract Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 293520
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet, 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:
400 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
800 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Eyebright Aerial Parts Extract, Powder400 mg--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Eye health support

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

Being a natural produce, there can be minor color variations because of geographical & seasonal variation of the raw material. Herbal extracts can be hygroscopic & may agglomerate at times. This, in no way, affect the efficacy of the product.

V Vegan

Ethically sourced Scientifically tested Premium grade ingredients

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 800 mg, or as directed by your physician.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Batch No.: ARK/P/216

Seals/Symbols

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Lic. No.: 20817018000147

Formula

Standardized extract powder derived from aerial parts of euphrasia officinalis

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Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet label

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Eyebright Extract Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet

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

Serving size400 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Eyebright Aerial Parts Extract, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Euphrasia officinalis Aerial Parts Extract, Powder

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 Aerial Parts Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Eyebright Aerial Parts Extract, Powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Eyebright Extract Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Eyebright Aerial Parts Extract, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Eyebright Extract Powder 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 Aerial Parts Extract, Powder1 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 Aerial Parts Extract, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Eyebright Extract Powder by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eyebright Extract Powder 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 Powder 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?
No—safety data during pregnancy are not established, so eyebright is best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might I experience from taking eyebright orally?
A small number of people have reported confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. If any of these develop, stop and talk with your doctor.
Does eyebright actually work for hay fever or colds?
The evidence isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for hay fever, colds, cough, sore throat, sinus problems, or cancer. It has a long traditional history, but solid clinical trial data are lacking.
Can I put this powder directly in my eye?
No—it's risky to use this powder or homemade eyebright preparations directly in your eye. If you want to use eyebright for eye support, talk with your doctor about safe options, such as a commercial sterile eyewash product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright Extract Powder’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 Powder'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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