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Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by New Chapter

Liquid Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey is a dietary supplement by New Chapter with 3 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This syrup has three active ingredients: honey, European Elderberry Concentrate, and ElderCraft. Honey is included for its traditional use in soothing throat and cough symptoms.

The other two are elderberry-based ingredients. The product is delivered as a liquid and also contains water as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Boost immune defenses for children.
  • We looked for evidence on: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Asthma, Cough, Rhinosinusitis, Sinonasal polyposis, Immune support — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Honey is rated "Possibly Effective" for Cough (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Honey is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Rhinosinusitis.
  • Also on file: Honey is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Asthma, Sinonasal polyposis.

Honey is possibly effective for cough and cold sores, and there's some evidence it may help with oral sores (oral mucositis), burns, and dry eye. For the elderberry ingredients — the European Elderberry Concentrate and ElderCraft — we hold no effectiveness data in our system.

Talk to your pediatrician or pharmacist about what this product might help with and whether it's right for your child's needs.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Honey

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.

Honey is generally well tolerated in children over 1 year of age and is safe as a food. When taken by mouth, the most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting.

Topically (on skin), it may cause burning, pain, or stinging. There's one important caution: honey from Turkey's Black Sea coast can contain harmful grayanotoxins from rhododendrons that cause serious heart problems — avoid honey from that region.

Allergic reactions to honey, including severe ones, have been reported. While pasteurized honey is generally fine as food, the manufacturer notes you should check with your doctor before using it as medicine.

If you're breastfeeding, eating honey is considered safe, but talk to your provider about medicinal use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Honey

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 — Honey.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 737 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.

Before giving this syrup, double-check if your child is on phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizures — honey may raise its levels. Also check any drugs your child's liver breaks down (CYP3A4 substrates; ask your pharmacist if unsure) and blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin.

We couldn't check the elderberry ingredients, so mention those to your pharmacist too.

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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 common kids' remedy with honey as its main checked ingredient — generally well tolerated for cough and throat comfort in children over 1 year old. If your child takes any medications, especially seizure drugs or blood thinners, check them against the tool on this page first.

Talk to your pediatrician before starting it as a medicine rather than a food, and watch for nausea or stomach upset.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.

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 Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey, straight from the product label.

Brand New Chapter
Barcode (UPC) 727783903181
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 118 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 326596
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter, 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:
2.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2.5 mL
Servings per container
47
UPC/BARCODE
727783903181
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%, 1%
Total Sugars2 Gram(s)--
Honey2225 mg--
European Elderberry Concentrate812.5 mg--
Added Sugars2 Gram(s)8%, 4%
ElderCraft25 mg--

Other ingredients: Water

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Boost Immunity Formulated for kids to boost their immune defenses with the proven force of pure black elderberry. Superfood Antioxidant Powerful antioxidant action from super-dark elderberry flavonoids for immune support. Pure & Potent Made with potent elderberry extract, concentrated 64x for optimal benefit. Naturally sweetened with throat-soothing honey.

Formulated for kids to boost their immune defenses with the proven force of pure black elderberry.

Just clean ingredients Protect children's healthy immune systems with clinically studied black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) plus throat-smoothing honey.

With sustainably sourced, bee-friendly honey.

The magic inside: Great-tasting Elderberry for kids 2+ with sustainably sourced, throat-soothing, bee-friendly honey

Formulation

No cane sugar

Our potent, superior-quality fruit is sustainably grown in Austria, then highly concentrated in a solvent-free process.

Pure immune defense 64x concentrated extract

Nutrition crafted for: Immune support

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Gluten free; 100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.

Gluten free; 100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.

The New Chapter Money-Back Guarantee: We proudly stand behind every product we make. However, if you are not satisfied, please visit www.newchapter.com/guarantee for refund details.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Ages 2-12: Take 1/2 teaspoon daily. Swirl bottle gently under warm water to mix, if needed.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified B Corporation

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Caution: This product contains honey and as such it should not be used by children under 12 months of age. As with any dietary supplement, advise your healthcare professional of the use of this product if your children have a medical condition or are taking medication. Keep out of reach of children.

As with any dietary supplement, advise your healthcare professional of the use of this product if your children have a medical condition or are taking medication.

Do not exceed suggested use.

Discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional if your children experience a side effect or an allergic reaction.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

For question or comments call 888-874-4461

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2020 New Chapter, Inc.

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Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container47 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.

Honey

Interacts with
736 drugs
2225 mg per serving

Honey is a natural food with some real, modest evidence for easing coughs and helping certain wounds, especially when special medical-grade or Manuka...

Honey monograph & interactions

European Elderberry Concentrate

812.5 mg per serving

ElderCraft

25 mg per serving Form: European Black Elderberry Extract

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter Drug Interactions

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736Drugs
5 Moderate 731 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Honey 736

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey 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.

Honey3 drug types · 736 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey, from the product label.

New Chapter

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Name
New Chapter, Inc.
Street Address
90 Technology Drive
City
Brattleboro
State
VT
ZipCode
05301
Phone Number
888-874-4461
Web Address
www.newchapter.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter: Common Questions

Does Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey by New Chapter interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey has a known interaction with 736 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 give this to my baby under 1 year old?
No. Honey is only considered safe for children over 1 year of age. Talk to your pediatrician before using it in younger babies.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common are nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting when taken by mouth. If your child has a known allergy to honey or bee products, avoid this product — allergic reactions, even severe ones, have been reported.
Does it really help with coughs?
Honey is possibly effective for cough based on our data. That said, we don't have effectiveness information on the elderberry ingredients in this syrup, so talk to your pediatrician about how well it might work for your child.
Is this safe if my child is on medication?
It depends on the specific drug. Honey can interact with seizure medications, blood thinners, and other drugs your child's liver processes. Use the medication checker on this page before giving the syrup to your child.
Should I choose pasteurized or raw honey?
Pasteurized honey is generally considered fine as a food, but either way, check with your doctor before using it medicinally for your child.

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The Full Monographs Behind Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Kids Elderberry Syrup + Honey'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 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
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