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Eyebright Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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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 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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 powder. Eyebright is a plant used in herbal practice; this powder form is meant to be taken by mouth.

There are no other 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 and comfort support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthenopia (eye strain), Conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), eye irritation, ocular 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 isn't established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), cancer, common cold, cough, pharyngitis (sore throat), or rhinosinusitis (sinus inflammation).

In other words, we don't hold enough quality research to confirm whether it works for any of these conditions.

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 in small amounts, eyebright is generally well tolerated. Reported side effects include confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion.

The safety data advises against eyebright during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation. One important caution: using homemade or non-sterile eyebright directly in the eye carries a real risk and should be avoided.

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, check them against the interaction tool on this page before starting. Eyebright may increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with these medications.

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 powder is a single-ingredient herbal product with uncertain effectiveness and a documented interaction with diabetes medications. If you take a drug to control blood sugar, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — it may lower your blood glucose further.

Even if you don't take diabetes medication, discuss it with your own healthcare provider if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering it for a specific condition.

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 Jan 23, 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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435112967
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282296
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435112967
IngredientAmount% DV
Eyebright, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Premium Collection / La Collection Speciale

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Eyebright Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Eyebright, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Eyebright, Powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Eyebright 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, 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, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Eyebright Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eyebright 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 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 powder if I take diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Eyebright may lower blood glucose levels, which could raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you're already on a diabetes drug. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before taking this product.
Is it safe to put eyebright powder directly in my eye?
No. Using homemade or non-sterile eyebright directly in the eye carries a real risk. This product is meant to be taken by mouth only.
What side effects might I get from eyebright powder?
Some people report confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. These aren't universal, but they've been reported.
Does eyebright actually work for hay fever or colds?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. The data we hold rates eyebright as insufficient evidence for hay fever, colds, cough, sore throat, and sinus problems.
Can I take eyebright if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in both cases — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. If you're pregnant or nursing and considering eyebright, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eyebright 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 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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