Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by New Chapter
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies 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
Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies is a dietary supplement by New Chapter with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds, flu (influenza), other respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 421 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple, Elderberry Fruit Juice Concentrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
This gummy contains 3 active ingredients. Elderberry Fruit Juice Concentrate and organic ElderCraft European Elderberry extract are both forms of elderberry, a berry used in supplements for immune and respiratory support.
Apple is included for its antioxidant content and sweetness. The product also contains inactive ingredients — pectin (a natural thickener), rice flour, and lemon juice concentrate — which help form and flavor the gummy.
Does it work?
Not established
For the claims commonly made about elderberry — hay fever relief, heart health, chronic fatigue, COPD, brain function, and fighting respiratory infections — the evidence we hold does not establish effectiveness. The data shows insufficient evidence for all these uses.
Similarly, the product's apple ingredient has insufficient evidence for the conditions it's sometimes promoted for, including Alzheimer's disease, cancer prevention, dental plaque, diabetes, and diarrhea.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Properly cooked elderberry (which this product should be, since it's a commercial gummy) is generally well tolerated in children. However, the data advises against elderberry supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information.
Apple as a food is safe for most people in normal amounts — bloating and flatulence are the most common minor side effects. Apple seeds contain cyanide and should never be eaten in quantity, though whole apples and juice are safe.
Rarely, people allergic to related fruits (apricot, almond, plum, peach, pear, strawberry) may also react to apple, and severe allergic reactions are possible.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check your child's medications before using this product if they take heart and blood pressure drugs (especially atenolol, aliskiren), allergy medications (especially fexofenadine), diabetes drugs, lithium, or immunosuppressants. Apple juice significantly reduces blood levels of these medications.
Also check if your child is on any immunosuppressant — elderberry may interfere with how well it works.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If your child takes a heart or blood pressure medication, an allergy medication, a diabetes drug, lithium, or an immunosuppressant (especially after a transplant), check this product with your pharmacist before starting — the apple and elderberry in it may interfere with how those medications work. For children on no regular medications, the gummy is generally well tolerated, though it's not proven to prevent colds or boost immunity based on the data we hold.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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 Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies, straight from the product label.
| Brand | New Chapter |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 727783903099 |
| Net contents | 30 100% Vegan Gummy(ies) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 304876 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Gummy Or Jelly |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies by New Chapter, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | 1%, 1% |
| Added Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | 4%, 2% |
| Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Fruit Blend | 2350 mg | -- |
| Elderberry Fruit Juice Concentrate | 0 NP | -- |
| organic ElderCraft European Elderberry extract | 75 mg | -- |
| Apple | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Pectin, Rice Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Brand IP Statement(s)
New Chapter Est, 1982
Copyright 2022 New Chapter, Inc.
Formulation
64x concentrated extract
Nutrition crafted for: Immune support
The magic inside: Great-tasting elderberry gummies for kids 2+ made with real fruit & no cane sugar
USDA Organic
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
NSF Certified Gluten-Free
Certified Vegan Vegan.org
Certified Organic by Where Food Comes From Organic, Castle Rock, CO, USA
Made in Germany
Certified B Corporation This company meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact
Certified gluten-free by NSF; Certified vegan; no artificial flavors or colors.
Certified gluten-free by NSF; Certified vegan; no artificial flavors or colors.
Formula
The magic inside: Great-tasting elderberry gummies for kids 2+ made with real fruit & no cane sugar
OU (Kosher)
Great-tasting immune booster Supports children's healthy immune systems every day with clinically studied Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra). Our potent, superior-quality fruit is sustainably grown in Austria, then highly concentrated in a solvent-free process. Inspiration by tradition, grounded in science. Superfood powered Powerful antioxidant action from super-dark elderberry flavonoids for immune support.
Immune support for kids Specially formulated for kids, activates immune defenses with the force of pure black elderberry.
Real elderberries! Made with pure elderberry extract, concentrated 64x for optimal benefit.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
NSF Certified Gluten-Free
Certified Vegan Vegan.org
OU (Kosher)
Certified B Corporation This company meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact
General Statements
For questions or comments call 888-874-4461
Please recycle this BPA-free bottle.
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Precautions
Caution: 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. Discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional if your children experience a side effect or an allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed suggested use.
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Ages 2 years and above, chew one gummy daily. Ensure child chews thoroughly.
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Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies by New Chapter label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies by New Chapter
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container30 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.
Fruit Blend
Organic ElderCraft European Elderberry extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Pectin, Rice Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies by New Chapter Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies by New Chapter contains two ingredients with documented interactions: elderberry and apple.
The most serious concern is apple — it can significantly reduce how your child's body absorbs certain medications, particularly blood pressure and heart drugs, allergy medications, and diabetes medications. This happens because apple inhibits a transporter protein (OATP) that moves drugs into the bloodstream.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Elderberry carries Moderate-severity interactions with immunosuppressant medications (drugs that deliberately weaken the immune system after transplants or for certain autoimmune conditions) — elderberry's own immune-stimulating activity might interfere with how well those drugs work. There's also a Moderate concern with the cancer drug pazopanib, based on one case of severe liver injury.
Apple juice specifically has been shown in research to reduce blood levels of atenolol (a beta-blocker for heart and blood pressure), fexofenadine (an allergy medication), aliskiren (a blood pressure drug), and lithium (a mood stabilizer), sometimes by a large amount — up to 58–82% for atenolol. Apple also raises blood sugar in some people, which could complicate diabetes control.
One more ingredient — organic ElderCraft European Elderberry extract — we could not check; we hold no interaction data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 414 individual medications.
Use the medication checker on this page with your child's exact prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies interact with 421 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Apple Elderberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
AtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleAntihypertensive Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Read the full Apple + Bosentan interactionBrincidofovirTembexa
How Brincidofovir interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Brincidofovir interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleAntihypertensive Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Read the full Apple + Celiprolol interactionCerivastatin SodiumBaycol
How Cerivastatin Sodium interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Cerivastatin Sodium interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Ciprofloxacin interactionCiprofloxacin, HydrocortisoneCipro HC Otic
How Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Ciprofloxacin, Hydrocortisone interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Clinafloxacin interactionEnoxacinPenetrex
How Enoxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Enoxacin interactionEtoposideEtopophos, VePesid, VP16
How Etoposide interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Etoposide interactionEzetimibe, AtorvastatinLiptruzet
How Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin interactionFexofenadineAllegra
How Fexofenadine interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Fexofenadine (allegra) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Fexofenadine interactionFexofenadine, PseudoephedrineAllegra D
How Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Fexofenadine (allegra) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Fexofenadine, Pseudoephedrine interactionFluvastatinLescol, Lescol XL
How Fluvastatin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Fluvastatin interactionGatifloxacinTequin, Tequin Injection
How Gatifloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Gatifloxacin interactionGemifloxacinFactive
How Gemifloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Gemifloxacin interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleAntidiabetes Drugs, Organic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, consuming apple juice with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with blood glucose control.
Read the full Apple + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp), Antidiabetes Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Glyburide, Metformin interactionGrepafloxacinRaxar
How Grepafloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Grepafloxacin interactionIrinotecanCamptosar, Onivyde
How Irinotecan interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Irinotecan interactionIrinotecan Hydrochloride
How Irinotecan Hydrochloride interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Irinotecan Hydrochloride interactionIsoniazid, Pyrazinamide, RifampinRifater
How Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin interactionIsoniazid, RifampinRifamate
How Isoniazid, Rifampin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionLevofloxacinLeva-pak, Levaquin, Levaquin Injection
How Levofloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Levofloxacin interactionLevofloxacin (ophthalmic)Levofloxacin
How Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionLomefloxacinMaxaquin
How Lomefloxacin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Lomefloxacin interactionLovastatinAltocor, Mevacor
How Lovastatin interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Lovastatin interactionMethotrexateOtrexup, Rasuvo, Reditrex, Rheumatrex
How Methotrexate interacts with Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AppleOrganic Anion-transporting Polypeptide Substrates (oatp) Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Read the full Apple + Methotrexate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Apple
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of OATP substrates.
Research shows that consuming apple juice inhibits OATP, which reduces bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP. Fexofenadine, atenolol, and aliskiren are substrates of OATP. Clinical research shows that coadministration of apple juice decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine by up to 78%, aliskiren by 63%, and atenolol by up to 82%. These effects appear to increase with larger quantities of apple juice. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Aliskiren (Tekturna, Rasilez)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of aliskiren.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 200 mL along with aliskiren 150 mg decreases the bioavailability of aliskiren by 63%. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, consuming apple juice with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with blood glucose control.
Clinical research suggests that consuming apples or drinking apple juice can raise blood glucose levels, with the effects of drinking apple juice being more significant than consuming apples.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Consuming apple juice with antihypertensive drugs might interfere with blood pressure control.
Some clinical evidence suggests that consuming apple and cherry juice can increase blood pressure in elderly patients.
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of atenolol.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 600-1200 mL decreases levels of atenolol by 58% to 82% in a dose-dependent manner. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Concomitant consumption of apple juice can significantly decrease oral absorption and blood levels of fexofenadine.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that coadministration of apple juice 400-1200 mL along with fexofenadine 60-120 mg decreases bioavailability of fexofenadine by up to 78%. Coadministration with smaller quantities of apple juice (150 mL or less) does not appear to affect the bioavailability of fexofenadine. Apple juice seems to inhibit organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP), which is involved in drug uptake in the gut, liver, and kidney. It is thought that apple juice might affect OATP for only a short time. Therefore, separating drug administration and consumption of apple juice by at least 4 hours might avoid this interaction.
Lithium
There is some concern that concomitant consumption of apple juice might decrease oral absorption and blood levels of lithium.
In one case report, a patient had an undetectable serum lithium level when lithium citrate was administered with apple juice. When lithium was administered with an alternative beverage, the lithium level became detectable and the patient demonstrated clinical improvement.
Elderberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Elderberry has immunostimulant activity, increasing the production of cytokines, including interleukin and tumor necrosis factor.
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies, from the product label.
New Chapter
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- NEW CHAPTER, INC.
- Street Address
- 90 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
- City
- BRATTLEBORO
- State
- VT
- ZipCode
- 05301
- Web Address
- www.newchapter.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Elderberry
Interacts with 121 drugsElderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...
Read the full Elderberry monograph → Herb & supplement monographApple
Interacts with 300 drugsApples are a nutritious whole food that provides fiber, vitamins, and antioxidant plant compounds, and eating them regularly fits well into a healthy diet. While research suggests apples may...
Read the full Apple monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Kids Organic Elderberry Whole-Food Gummies'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.
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The 22 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.
Elderberry 6 references
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