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Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Premium Brand

Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 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 Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 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

Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and bronchitis, asthma symptoms, loosening mucus (expectorant).Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Elecampane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 30, 2026

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 is a single-ingredient product: one capsule contains 100 mg of elecampane root in full spectrum form, meaning it includes the whole plant extract rather than an isolated compound. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, and the powder inside is mixed with rice flour and maltodextrin — inactive ingredients that help with absorption and shelf life.

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 Elecampane product and its label doesn't state a use — see Elecampane'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 we hold doesn't establish whether elecampane works for acne or cough. Both uses are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

If you're considering this supplement for either of those reasons, the data doesn't support a clear benefit.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane

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.

Elecampane is generally well tolerated in small amounts — that's how it's traditionally used in teas and tinctures. However, allergic reactions and stomach upset can occur.

The supplement may cause allergic contact dermatitis if you apply it to your skin, particularly if you're sensitive to plants in the daisy family like ragweed and chrysanthemums. At high oral doses, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, and in rare cases symptoms of paralysis.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane

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 — Elecampane.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 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.

Check before you take this if you're on any CNS depressants — medications that slow your central nervous system, including sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, and some pain relievers. Elecampane may add to their sedative effects.

Because 248 medications fall into affected categories, use the interaction checker on this page to verify your specific drugs, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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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.

This product may suit someone looking for a traditional herbal remedy in capsule form, but the evidence for its effectiveness for common uses like cough or acne isn't established. If you take a CNS depressant — sleeping pills, anti-anxiety meds, certain pain relievers — check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this.

And because you're planning to take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, that's a conversation to have with your own healthcare provider first.

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 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 Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Premium Brand
Barcode (UPC) 087614112978
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2018
DSLD ID 178293
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614112978
IngredientAmount% DV
Elecampane100 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Maltodextrin, May contain one or both of the following

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bringing wellness to the world since 1969

4:1 extract

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed purity & potency

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Discontinue use if you experience gastrointestinal discomfort or nausea. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with water.

General

SW1297

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Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label

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Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Elecampane

Interacts with
248 drugs
100 mg per serving

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very...

Elecampane monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Maltodextrin, May contain one or both of the following. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Elecampane 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Elecampane

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 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.

Elecampane1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Elecampane might have sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Elecampane full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Premium Brand

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Name
Swanson Health Products
Street Address
PO BOX 2803
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58108
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg by Swanson Premium Brand interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 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.
Is elecampane safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What are the side effects of elecampane?
At the doses in this supplement, side effects are uncommon. However, allergic reactions and stomach upset can happen. At high doses, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, or rarely paralysis-like symptoms. If you're allergic to ragweed, daisies, or chrysanthemums, you may react to elecampane — it's in the same plant family.
Does this actually work for cough?
The evidence we hold rates elecampane for cough as having insufficient reliable data. We can't confirm it's effective for that use based on the information available.
Why is this only one ingredient?
This product is a full spectrum extract of elecampane root alone — it's designed to deliver that single herb in a convenient capsule. The other ingredients are inactive fillers and capsule material.
Can I take this with my sleeping pills?
Elecampane may make sleeping pills work stronger and make you drowsier than expected. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them — don't start this on your own if you're already on a CNS depressant.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Elecampane

Interacts with 248 drugs

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very limited, so it should be seen as a folk...

Read the full Elecampane monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum Elecampane Root 100 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 5 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.

Elecampane 5 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Lamminpaa A, Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by decorative plants. Contact Dermatitis 1996;34:330-5. PubMed
  4. Pazzaglia, M., Venturo, N., Borda, G., and Tosti, A. Contact dermatitis due to a massage liniment containing Inula helenium extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(4):267.
  5. Aalto-Korte, K., Alanko, K., Kuuliala, O., and Jolanki, R. Late reactions in patch tests: a 4-year review from a clinic of occupational dermatology. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(2):81-86. PubMed

See these in context on the Elecampane monograph →

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