Honey Cough Syrup Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Honey Cough Syrup 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
Honey Cough Syrup is a dietary supplement by Little Remedies with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, wound and burn care, soothing minor skin irritation.Based on those ingredients, 736 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Honey. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Honey Cough Syrup by Little Remedies
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This syrup contains one active ingredient: honey. Honey has been used traditionally to soothe coughs and sore throats.
The product also contains water and E-polylysine as inactive ingredients (preservative and processing aids).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Honey is rated possibly effective for cough, cold sores, mouth sores from cancer treatment (oral mucositis), minor burns, and dry eye. The evidence suggests it may help, but it's not definitive.
For a cough specifically — which is what this syrup is formulated for — the data supports that it may provide some benefit, though you shouldn't expect it to work like a prescription cough medicine.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Honey is generally well tolerated by adults and children older than 1 year of age when taken by mouth or applied to skin. When swallowed, some people report nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting.
When applied to the skin, you might notice burning, pain, or stinging. Allergic reactions to honey are possible — in rare cases, including severe ones like anaphylaxis — usually from the honey itself, pollen, or bee secretions.
One important note: honey from the Black Sea coast of Turkey can contain a toxin from rhododendrons that causes serious heart problems; make sure your source is reliable. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, honey as a food is considered likely safe, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it as a medicine.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizures, blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, or any medications broken down by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme, clear this product with your doctor or pharmacist first. The interactions range from moderate to minor, but they're real enough to check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a single-ingredient cough syrup that may help settle a cough or soothe a sore throat, though the evidence is modest. It's generally well tolerated by children over 1 year old and adults.
Before you start, check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist — honey can interact with blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs, and other medications, and the interactions vary depending on the honey source and formulation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.
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
General information
Key facts about Honey Cough Syrup, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Little Remedies |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 756184107379 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 118 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 264416 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Honey Cough Syrup by Little Remedies , sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Sugar | 4.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Honey | 5.5 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Purified, E-Polylysine
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Formulation
For Coughs
100% Natural
Soothes coughs day or night Only 3 ingredients
Made in USA
Formula
Ages 12 mo+
Brand IP Statement(s)
Little Remedies Everything they need. Nothing they don't.
Copyright 2014
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use To soothe cough and sore throat, give recommended serving size every 2-4 hours using the measuring cup provided. Children ages 1 to 4: 1 tsp Adults and children over age 4: 2 tsp
Precautions
Warnings Do not use: in children younger than 12 months because of the risk of botulism. As a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are not sure. If your child is allergic to honey or any of the ingredients in this product Ask a doctor before use if the child has: Cough that occurs with to much phlegm (mucus) Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with asthma or chronic bronchitis High blood pressure or diabetes
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by high fever, rash or persistent headaches. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Other information Store at 15 degrees - 25 degrees C (59 degrees - 77 degrees F)
General Statements
Questions? 1-800-754-8853 Mon.-Fri. 8 am to 8 pm EST LittleRemedies.com
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Honey Cough Syrup by Little Remedies label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Honey Cough Syrup by Little Remedies
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Carbohydrates
- › Sugar
- › Honey
Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Purified, E-Polylysine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Honey Cough Syrup by Little Remedies Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup contains honey, which has documented interactions with three medication types.
The most serious is phenytoin (Dilantin), an anti-seizure drug: honey may increase its levels in your blood, which could raise the risk of side effects. This effect has been seen in animal studies but not yet confirmed in people.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Honey may also affect how your body processes drugs broken down by cytochrome P450 3A4 (an enzyme in your liver). The research is mixed — some studies show honey might speed up this breakdown and lower drug levels, while others found no effect.
Different honey preparations may behave differently. Additionally, honey may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or warfarin), though the evidence is limited to lab and animal work so far.
Altogether, these interactions span 737 individual medications. Because phenytoin carries the highest risk, and because different honey products may vary in their effects, run your exact medications through the checker below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Honey Cough Syrup interact with 736 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Honey Cough Syrup interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Honey
FosphenytoinCerebyx
How Fosphenytoin interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Honey + Fosphenytoin interactionFosphenytoin SodiumSesquient
How Fosphenytoin Sodium interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Honey + Fosphenytoin Sodium interactionMephenytoinMesantoin
How Mephenytoin interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Honey + Mephenytoin interactionPhenobarbital, PhenytoinDilantin with PB
How Phenobarbital, Phenytoin interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Honey + Phenobarbital, Phenytoin interactionPhenytoinDi-Phen, Dilantin, Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin injection, Dilantin Kapseals, Phenytek
How Phenytoin interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Honey + Phenytoin interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Honey + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Honey + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acalabrutinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Honey + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Honey Cough Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Honey + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Honey Cough Syrup 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.
Honey
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
In an animal model, the rate and extent of absorption of phenytoin was increased by honey. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, honey inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the time to clotting. Furthermore, animal research suggests that feeding mice large doses of honey for 12 days increases bleeding time when compared with no intervention. However, these effects have not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Some clinical research shows that honey induces CYP3A4. However, other clinical studies found no effect on CYP3A4 activity. Different honey preparations may have different effects on CYP3A4.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Honey Cough Syrup, from the product label.
Little Remedies
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- Medtech Products Inc.
- City
- Tarrytown
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10591
- Phone Number
- 1-800-754-8853
- Web Address
- LittleRemedies.com
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Honey Cough Syrup'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 40 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.
Honey 40 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
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- Centers for Disease Control. Botulism in the Unites Sates, 1899-1996. Handbook for epidemiologists, clinicians, and laboratory workers, 1998. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism.PDF.
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- Tushar, T., Vinod, T., Rajan, S., Shashindran, C., and Adithan, C. Effect of honey on CYP3A4, CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 enzyme activity in healthy human volunteers. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2007;100(4):269-272. PubMed
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- Akinci, S., Arslan, U., Karakurt, K., and Cengel, A. An unusual presentation of mad honey poisoning: acute myocardial infarction. Int J Cardiol 2008;129(2):e56-e58. PubMed
- Yildirim, N., Aydin, M., Cam, F., and Celik, O. Clinical presentation of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the course of intoxication with mad honey. Am J Emerg Med 2008;26(1):108.e-2. PubMed
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