Madder (Maddar) Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Madder (Maddar) Root Powder 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
Madder (Maddar) Root Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract complaints, menstrual problems.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 Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
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: madder powder. Madder is a plant root that has been used historically in traditional medicine, though modern safety data raises significant concerns about its use as a supplement.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness ratings for madder in our data, so evidence for what it does—or doesn't do—is not established here.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Safety is a major concern with madder. The compound has shown potential for genetic damage and possible cancer-causing effects in studies, which is why we'd advise against using it as a supplement.
Madder is unsafe during pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to stimulate menstruation and may affect the uterus. It's also unsafe while breastfeeding, because its pigments can pass into body fluids and safety is unknown.
Common side effects include red coloring of urine, saliva, and sweat—this is expected and harmless. There is some concern that madder can stain contact lenses, so be cautious if you wear them.
Contact dermatitis (skin irritation) has been reported in people who handled madder directly.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we hold information on. That said, the serious safety profile of madder itself—independent of drug interactions—is the main concern here.
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.
Given the safety concerns—particularly the potential for genetic damage and cancer risk—this is a product most people should avoid. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, madder is not safe.
If you have questions about whether this product is right for you, talk with your pharmacist or doctor.
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 May 24, 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 Madder (Maddar) Root Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435137151 |
| Net contents | 4 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 291179 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Madder, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
General Statements
TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.
Madder, Powder
No knowninteractions
Madder is a plant whose root has long been used as a red dye and in traditional medicine, mostly for kidney and urinary problems. There is very little...
Madder, Powder monograph & interactionsMadder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Madder (Maddar) Root Powder. 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 Madder (Maddar) Root Powder, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- Brampton
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- Ontario
Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions
Does Madder (Maddar) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
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Why does my urine turn red?
I wear contact lenses. Should I be concerned?
Why do the safety notes recommend avoiding madder altogether?
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The Full Monographs Behind Madder (Maddar) Root Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Madder (Maddar) Root Powder'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 4 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.
Madder 4 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp., 1999.
- Castelain M, Ducombs G. Contact dermatitis from madder. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(3):228-229. PubMed
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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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