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Eyebright Herb 560 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Eyebright Herb 560 mg label
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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 Herb 560 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 Herb 560 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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 Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way

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: eyebright, 560 mg per capsule. Eyebright is an herb traditionally used in eye health formulations.

The capsule itself is made with hypromellose and cellulose, which are inactive ingredients that help hold the product together.

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 isn't established in the data we hold. The herb has been studied for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), the common cold, cough, pharyngitis, rhinosinusitis, and cancer support, but all of these uses have insufficient reliable evidence to rate at this time.

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 when taken by mouth as a tea. However, do not use homemade or non-sterile preparations directly in the eye—that carries real risk.

Safety data in pregnancy advises against use, and there isn't enough information to recommend it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant or nursing.

Some people have reported confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion when taking eyebright orally.

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 diabetes medications (insulin or oral drugs that lower blood sugar), check them with the search tool on this page before adding eyebright—it may raise the risk of low blood sugar.

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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 is traditionally used for eye support, but we don't have strong evidence it works for any specific condition yet. If you take diabetes medications, check yours with us first.

Otherwise, talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have other health concerns.

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 Mar 25, 2025.

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 Herb 560 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674125007
Net contents 100 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 327957
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
033674125007
IngredientAmount% DV
Eyebright560 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose

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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

Traditional herb Botanicals are sourced where they grow best

Contains no salt, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Vegan Gelatin free

Bottled and tested in the USA

Vegan Gelatin free

Plant powered Traditional herb

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

General Statements

Made with the quality you trust Explore more products at naturesway.com

Questions? 1-800-962-8873 Bottle made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2024 Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Formula

560 mg Eyebright herb per 2-capsule serving

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Adults take 2 capsules daily.

Precautions

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

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Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way label

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Eyebright Herb 560 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Eyebright

Interacts with
86 drugs
560 mg per serving Form: Eyebright, Eyebright, Eyebright

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: Hypromellose, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Eyebright 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Eyebright Herb 560 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Eyebright Herb 560 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 Herb 560 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.

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
Eyebright full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Eyebright Herb 560 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Eyebright Herb 560 mg by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eyebright Herb 560 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 Herb 560 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 drops in my eyes?
No. Using homemade or non-sterile eyebright directly in the eye is risky. If you want to use eyebright for eye health, stick to taking it by mouth as directed, or talk to your eye doctor about safer options.
Is eyebright proven to work for hay fever or eye problems?
Not yet. Eyebright has been studied for allergic rhinitis, the common cold, cough, and other conditions, but the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it as effective. More research is needed.
What side effects might eyebright cause?
Some people have reported confusion, headache, nausea, and constipation. A few have also experienced cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. If any of these bother you, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take eyebright while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data advises against eyebright in pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're in either situation.
Can I take eyebright with my diabetes medication?
You'll need to check your specific medication with the tool on this page. Eyebright may increase the risk of low blood sugar when taken with diabetes drugs, so your pharmacist needs to review your exact prescription first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright Herb 560 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 Herb 560 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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