Icelandic Moss Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Icelandic Moss 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
Icelandic Moss is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for dry cough and throat irritation, sore or inflamed throat and mouth, digestive upset and loss of appetite.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 Icelandic Moss by TerraVita
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 product contains one active ingredient: Icelandic Moss Glycerite Liquid Extract. Icelandic moss is a lichen used traditionally to soothe the throat and respiratory tract.
The extract is suspended in glycerin, a common liquid base that helps preserve the product and makes it easier to take by mouth.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for Icelandic Moss, so the evidence supporting its use isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Icelandic moss is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data is limited and quality varies between products. When taken by mouth, it can cause stomach or digestive irritation in some people.
Sensitization (an allergic-type reaction) to Iceland moss is rare. One caution: Iceland moss can be contaminated with lead — up to 30 mg/kg of its dry weight — which may lead to lead toxicity if you use it as a primary food source for a long time.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Breastfeeding safety is also unknown, so talk with your doctor before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Icelandic Moss by TerraVita is a single-ingredient throat and respiratory support product with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated short-term, though digestive upset can happen and long-term use carries a potential lead exposure risk.
Because pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data are limited, pregnant or nursing people should check with their own doctor or pharmacist first. For anyone else, it's worth a quick medication review before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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 Icelandic Moss, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Icelandic Moss by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Moss Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free No flavor
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Icelandic Moss by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Icelandic Moss by TerraVita
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Icelandic Moss Glycerite Liquid Extract
No knowninteractions
Iceland moss is a lichen traditionally used as a soothing remedy for dry cough and throat or mouth irritation, mainly because of its mucilage (gel-for...
Icelandic Moss Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Icelandic Moss by TerraVita Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Icelandic Moss. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Icelandic Moss, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Icelandic Moss’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Icelandic Moss'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 3 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.
Iceland Moss 3 references
- Tyler VE. Herbs of Choice. Binghamton, NY: Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1994.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
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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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