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Purple Corn 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Purple Corn 450 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Purple Corn 450 mg 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Purple Corn 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and bladder problems, mild fluid retention (diuretic), kidney and prostate concerns.Based on those ingredients, 290 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Purple Corn. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Purple Corn 450 mg 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.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 product contains one active ingredient: purple corn (corn silk), 450 mg per capsule. The capsules also contain gelatin and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Corn Silk product and its label doesn't state a use — see Corn Silk'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 we hold doesn't establish that purple corn is effective for the conditions it's marketed for — angina, heart disease, heart failure, depression, diabetes, or fatigue all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the data on file isn't conclusive either way.

Talk with your healthcare provider about whether this supplement makes sense for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Corn Silk

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.

Purple corn is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited and a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. The adverse effects documented are rare when taken by mouth; the most common reported ones are low potassium and low sodium levels, especially with prolonged use.

Don't use this product during pregnancy — there isn't enough reliable safety data. Breastfeeding safety is unknown, so avoid it unless your doctor approves.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Corn Silk

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 — Corn Silk.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 290 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 taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, water pills (diuretics), corticosteroids, or warfarin. All of these have Moderate interactions with purple corn and may need monitoring or adjustment.

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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.

Purple corn may be worth considering if you're interested in its traditional uses and have talked it over with your doctor or pharmacist. If you take blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, water pills, corticosteroids, or warfarin, you need to check first — this product can change how those work or increase side-effect risk.

Talk with your pharmacist before adding it to your routine.

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 Apr 21, 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 Purple Corn 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435212209
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289443
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435212209
IngredientAmount% DV
Purple Corn450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 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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Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Purple Corn 450 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Purple Corn

Interacts with
290 drugs
450 mg per serving

Corn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence...

Purple Corn monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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290 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Purple Corn 290

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Purple Corn 450 mg interact with 290 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Purple Corn 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Purple Corn

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Purple Corn 450 mg 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.

Purple Corn5 drug types · 290 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research in diabetic mice shows that taking corn silk extract lowers fasting blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research in both hypertensive and normotensive adults shows that taking corn silk extract lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Corticosteroids

Taking corn silk with corticosteroids might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases the urinary excretion of potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases urine volume and promotes the urinary excretion of sodium and potassium. Some patients may require electrolyte supplementation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, suddenly stopping, starting, or changing corn silk treatment may alter the effects of warfarin.
Corn silk contains vitamin K. Individuals taking warfarin should consume a consistent daily amount of corn silk to maintain consistent anticoagulation.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Purple Corn full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Purple Corn 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Purple Corn 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Purple Corn 450 mg has a known interaction with 290 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Purple Corn 450 mg 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.
Does this actually work for diabetes or heart disease?
The evidence we have on file isn't enough to say whether it works for these conditions. If you're interested in using it, talk with your doctor about whether it fits your treatment plan.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No. There isn't enough reliable safety data during pregnancy, so it's best avoided. If you're planning pregnancy or are pregnant, talk with your doctor about whether this product is right for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid it unless your doctor or lactation specialist approves. It's worth a conversation with your clinician.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Adverse effects are rare, but the ones reported most are low potassium and low sodium levels — especially if you use it for a long time. If you feel weak, dizzy, or have muscle cramps, let your pharmacist or doctor know right away.
Is this just corn, or does it have fillers?
It's purple corn (corn silk) plus gelatin and water in the capsule. No extra fillers beyond what you need to make the capsule itself.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Purple Corn 450 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Corn Silk

Interacts with 290 drugs

Corn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence for these uses is limited, so it should...

Read the full Corn Silk monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Purple Corn 450 mg'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 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.

Corn Silk 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. George GO, Idu FK. Corn silk aqueous extracts and intraocular pressure of systemic and non-systemic hypertensive subjects. Clin Exp Optom. 2015 Mar;98(2):138-49. PubMed
  4. Sheng L, Chen Q, Di L, Li N. Evaluation of anti-diabetic potential of corn silk in high-fat diet/streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetes mice model. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2020. PubMed

See these in context on the Corn Silk monograph →

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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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