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Dietary supplement

Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Premium Brand

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea, sore throat and mouth irritation, minor skin inflammation and wounds.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: white oak bark at 400 mg per capsule. White oak is a plant extract — the bark is the part used — and it comes in a gelatin capsule with rice flour as an inactive ingredient.

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 White Oak product and its label doesn't state a use — see White Oak'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.

We don't have effectiveness ratings for white oak in our data, so we can't tell you whether it's proven to work for any particular condition. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's a good question to bring to your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient White Oak

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

White oak bark is generally well tolerated short-term, but its high tannin content can irritate your digestive tract. The long-term safety profile isn't well studied.

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

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient White Oak

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for white oak. Even so, if you take any regular medications, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to add this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

White oak bark is a single-ingredient product with no documented medication interactions, so it's unlikely to cause problems with your drugs. The main concern is digestive irritation from its tannin content, especially with long-term use.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives. For anyone else, run your exact medications through the checker on this page, and check in with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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 White Oak Bark 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Premium Brand
Barcode (UPC) 087614112855
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2018
DSLD ID 178286
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 White Oak Bark 400 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
087614112855
IngredientAmount% DV
White Oak400 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, 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

Inner bark

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. Not recommended for long-term use.

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

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Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 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.

White Oak

No known
interactions
400 mg per serving

White oak bark is a traditional herbal remedy rich in tannins, used mostly as a tea or skin wash for diarrhea, sore throat, and minor skin problems. S...

White Oak monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 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 White Oak Bark 400 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg by Swanson Premium Brand interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 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 take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against white oak bark during pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what might be safer for you.
Will this upset my stomach?
White oak has a high tannin content, which can irritate your digestive tract. It's meant for short-term use, so if you do use it, keep it short and watch for any stomach discomfort.
How long can I take this safely?
White oak bark is generally used short-term, but the long-term safety picture isn't well studied. If you're thinking of using it for more than a few weeks, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is white oak bark used for?
Our data doesn't include effectiveness information for white oak, so we can't tell you what conditions it's proven to help with. Your pharmacist or doctor can tell you more about what research, if any, supports its use.

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Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg label
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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum White Oak Bark 400 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 2 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.

White Oak 2 references
  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

See these in context on the White Oak 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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