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Liposomal Black Elderberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DaVinci Laboratories

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Liposomal Black Elderberry is a dietary supplement by DaVinci Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds, flu (influenza), other respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 121 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories

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 liquid supplement contains one active ingredient: European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract, prepared in a liposomal form (tiny fat-based capsules designed to help your body absorb it). The extract comes in a base of glycerin, water, and ethyl alcohol, with sunflower lecithin and sunflower oil to support the liposomal delivery system.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Elderberry product and its label doesn't state a use — see Elderberry'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 for elderberry on the conditions it's marketed for — hay fever, heart health, respiratory infections, cognitive function, fatigue, and COPD — is insufficient to rate in our data. That means the research either isn't there yet or isn't reliable enough to say whether it works.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Elderberry

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.

Properly prepared elderberry products like this one are generally well tolerated. The concern is with raw or unripe berries, leaves, bark, and seeds, which contain compounds that can cause nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, and other effects — but cooking eliminates that risk, and this is a prepared extract.

There's one case report of autoimmune hepatitis in someone taking elderberry for years, and another of liver injury in a patient also taking pazopanib. If you have autoimmune disease or liver concerns, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist.

There is not enough reliable safety data on elderberry during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation and thinking about taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Elderberry

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 — Elderberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 121 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 you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on immunosuppressants (medications that dial down your immune system, often used after transplant or for certain autoimmune diseases) or pazopanib (Votrient). Altogether, 121 individual medications have documented interactions with this ingredient — use the checker on this page to confirm your medications aren't on that list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Elderberry is generally well tolerated as a prepared extract, but it does interact with immunosuppressants and potentially with the cancer drug pazopanib. If you take either of those types of medication — or any prescription drug — check it against the interaction tool before starting.

For pregnant or nursing mothers, the safety data isn't there yet; discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Liposomal Black Elderberry, straight from the product label.

Brand DaVinci Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 026664016249
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 303884
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
026664016249
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract321.43 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid Polyglyceride, Sunflower Lecithin, Sunflower Oil, Malic Acid, Potassium Citrate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Color, flavor and sweetness of this product may vary due to variations of natural ingredients.

An Elderberry Dietary Supplement for Immune Support

Vegetarian / Gluten free / Soy free

Vegetarian / Gluten free / Soy free

Precautions

Warning: If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

Product may stain.

Keep out of reach of children.

To obtain product information or report a serious adverse event, call 1-800-325-1776.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Best if used within 60 days of opening.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 ml daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Shake well before each use.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

An Elderberry Dietary Supplement for Immune Support

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Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract

Interacts with
121 drugs
321.43 mg per serving Form: Sambucus nigra L. Fruit Extract

Elderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu sym...

European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid Polyglyceride, Sunflower Lecithin, Sunflower Oil, Malic Acid, Potassium Citrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories Drug Interactions

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121Drugs
121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Liposomal Black Elderberry 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.

European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract2 drug types · 121 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pazopanib (Votrient)

Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a 65-year-old patient taking pazopanib for 4 weeks for soft-tissue sarcoma developed severe nausea, loose stools, and elevated alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels and was diagnosed with grade 3 liver injury. The patient reported taking elderberry supplements for 2 years, dose unspecified, and was also taking a multivitamin and a calcium supplement. The patient's symptoms and liver enzyme levels improved upon discontinuation of pazopanib and all supplements. Pazopanib treatment was re-initiated, at a lower dose, with no further evidence of liver injury. It was unclear in this case report if the elderberry supplements were derived from the berry, the flower, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Liposomal Black Elderberry, from the product label.

DaVinci Laboratories

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Name
DaVinci Laboratories a division of FoodScience LLC
Street Address
929 Harvest Lane
City
Williston
State
VT
ZipCode
05495
Phone Number
1-800-325-1776
Web Address
www.davincilabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Liposomal Black Elderberry by DaVinci Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Liposomal Black Elderberry has a known interaction with 121 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Liposomal Black Elderberry 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.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information on elderberry during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The data advises against it in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What's the difference between this and regular elderberry?
This is a liposomal form, meaning the elderberry extract is packaged in tiny fat-based capsules designed to help your body absorb it better. The underlying ingredient — elderberry fruit extract — is the same.
Can I get side effects from this?
Properly prepared elderberry extracts like this one are generally well tolerated. The adverse effects reported in the data are tied to raw or unripe berries or other plant parts, not prepared extracts. Nausea and vomiting have been noted in rare cases, and there's one case report of liver problems in someone taking it long-term.
Will this actually help with my cold or respiratory infection?
The evidence for elderberry on respiratory infections isn't reliable enough to rate in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research isn't conclusive yet. Your doctor can talk with you about whether it's worth trying.
Is there alcohol in this?
Yes — ethyl alcohol is listed as an inactive ingredient in the liquid formula. If you need to avoid alcohol for any reason, check with your pharmacist about whether this is the right choice for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Liposomal Black Elderberry’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Liposomal Black Elderberry'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 6 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
  1. Barak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines. Eur Cytokine Netw 2001;12:290-6..
  2. Elderberry (Sambucus species). The Poison Plant Patch, Novia Scotia Museum, 2007. Available at: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/poison/?section=species&id=117 (Accessed 16 October 2009).
  3. European elder. Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System. Available at: http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/ppack.jump?p_null=all&p_psn=121&p_type=all&p_sci=comm&p_x=px (Accessed 16 October 2009).
  4. Raus K, Pleschka S, Klein P, Schoop R, Fisher P. Effect of an echinacea-based hot drink versus oseltamivir in Influenza treatment: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, noninferiority clinical trial. . Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015;20;77:6 PubMed
  5. Ramachandran A, Antala D, Pudasainee P, Panginikkod S, Gupta H. A Plausible Association Between the Use of Elderberry and Autoimmune Hepatitis. Cureus 2022;14(4):e24250. PubMed
  6. Agarwal N, Mangla A. Elderberry interaction with pazopanib in a patient with soft-tissue sarcoma: A case report and literature review. Mol Clin Oncol 2024;20(5):36. PubMed

See these in context on the Elderberry monograph →

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