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Dietary supplement

Hyssop 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Premium Brand

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

Hyssop 450 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Premium Brand with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for coughs and colds, sore throat and congestion, digestive upset and gas.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 Hyssop 450 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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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: hyssop, a 450 mg capsule dose. The remaining ingredients are gelatin (the capsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — all inert excipients used to hold the capsule 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 Hyssop product and its label doesn't state a use — see Hyssop'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 hyssop works for the conditions people traditionally use it for — respiratory tract infections, cough, sore throat, urinary tract infections, or menstrual cramps. All the ratings we have are insufficient reliable evidence to rate, which means the science isn't settled yet.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective; it means we don't have strong trial data to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop

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.

Hyssop in small amounts — the way you'd use it in cooking or tea — is generally well tolerated. The main concern is the essential oil form, which can be toxic and cause seizures, so avoid concentrated oil.

The safety data advises against this product during pregnancy because hyssop is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop

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 hyssop. Before you take this product, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's okay alongside any prescription or over-the-counter medications you use.

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.

Hyssop is a traditional respiratory and urinary remedy, but the evidence we have doesn't confirm it works. The capsule form at culinary doses is generally well tolerated, but it's not safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.

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 7, 2019.

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 Hyssop 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Premium Brand
Barcode (UPC) 087614019659
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 7, 2019
DSLD ID 184412
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 Hyssop 450 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
087614019659
IngredientAmount% DV
Hyssop900 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bringing wellness to the world since 1969

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.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules two to three times per day with water.

General

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See for yourself

Hyssop 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hyssop 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand

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.

Hyssop

No known
interactions
900 mg per serving

Hyssop is a Mediterranean mint-family herb traditionally used for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence for these uses is...

Hyssop monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hyssop 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Hyssop 450 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 Hyssop 450 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Premium Brand

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hyssop 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand: Common Questions

Does Hyssop 450 mg by Swanson Premium Brand interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Hyssop 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hyssop 450 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?
No — the safety data advises against hyssop in pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. Talk with your doctor before you take it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking hyssop?
There isn't enough safety information to know, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about whether it's right for you.
Does hyssop actually help with cough or sore throat?
People have used hyssop for these purposes traditionally, but the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to confirm it works. We don't have reliable trial data yet.
What's the concern with hyssop essential oil?
The essential oil — the concentrated form — can be toxic and cause seizures. This capsule is the dried herb, not the oil, so it's much safer, but don't use concentrated hyssop oil on your own.
How much hyssop is in each capsule?
Each capsule contains 450 mg of hyssop powder.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hyssop 450 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

Hyssop 450 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 1 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.

Hyssop 1 reference
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

See these in context on the Hyssop 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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