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Red Wine Extract 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Red Wine Extract 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Red Wine Extract 500 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: Major

Red Wine Extract 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for social and relaxation use, heart health (popular belief), antioxidant intake.Based on those ingredients, 928 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson

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 supplement contains one active ingredient: red wine fruit extract (fresh), which is the concentrated essence of red wine grapes and skins. The extract also delivers the alcohol content naturally present in wine.

The capsule itself is filled with inactive ingredients including gelatin, maltodextrin, rice bran, silica, and magnesium stearate — these are binders and fillers that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Wine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: free radical protection and antioxidant support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Oxidative stress, Aging, Cardiovascular health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on red wine extract is limited. Our data shows it is possibly effective for overall mortality, bone health (osteopenia), and helping control blood sugar in diabetes.

It may also have some benefit against Helicobacter pylori bacteria. That said, 'possibly effective' means the studies are promising but not conclusive — more research is needed before we can say for certain it works for any of these.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wine

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.

This product contains alcohol, which carries real health risks. The facts state that no amount of alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy, and alcohol passes into breast milk — if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, this is not appropriate.

Alcohol can harm your health and become habit-forming even at moderate doses. If you have a history of asthma, allergies to sulfites or yeast, or a sulfite sensitivity, you may react to wine.

Side effects tied to the alcohol content can include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and trouble with coordination. Some people experience flushing, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or nerve pain.

In rare cases, people allergic to the yeast used in wine fermentation have had serious allergic reactions.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wine

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Wine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 929 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, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you use disulfiram (Antabuse) for alcohol addiction, blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, seizure medications like phenytoin, certain antibiotics like erythromycin, heart or transplant drugs, or flibanserin. All of these carry Major-severity risks with red wine extract.

Many other medications can also be affected — this is why a full medication review with your healthcare provider is essential.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is essentially concentrated red wine in capsule form. If you don't drink alcohol and are thinking about taking a supplement for heart health or bone strength, there are many non-alcoholic alternatives worth discussing with your pharmacist.

If you take any prescription drugs — especially blood thinners, seizure medications, antibiotics, or heart drugs — do not start this without clearing it with your own doctor or pharmacist first. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should avoid it entirely.

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 23, 2024.

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 Red Wine Extract 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614141176
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 308730
Product type Non-nutrient/non-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 Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson, 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
90
UPC/BARCODE
087614141176
IngredientAmount% DV
Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Rice Bran, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Swanson.com or call 1-800-437-4148

Formula

Red Wine Extract delivers all the health benefits of red wine in an alcohol free form Loaded with polyphenols for potent free radical protection

Red Wine Extract 500mg per capsule

Brand IP Statement(s)

Swanson Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times per day with water.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

Formulation

Antioxidant support Standardized

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson label

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Red Wine Extract 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh

Interacts with
928 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Vitis vinifera Fruit Extract, Fresh

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes and is not a true dietary supplement or medicine. Despite popular claims about heart benefits...

Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Rice Bran, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Red Wine Extract 500 mg interact with 928 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Red Wine Extract 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Red Wine Extract 500 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.

Red Wine Fruit Extract, Fresh37 drug types · 928 drugs

Aspirin

Concomitant use may increase the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
Concomitant use of aspirin with alcohol may increase the risk of GI bleeding.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Cisapride (Propulsid)

Concomitant use may increase blood alcohol levels and adverse effects.
Concomitant use of alcohol can increase blood alcohol levels and adverse effects. Also, red wine increases plasma cisapride concentrations, possibly by reducing metabolism.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Cns Depressants

Concomitant use may increase sedative and other adverse effects.
Concomitant use of alcohol with CNS depressants can increase sedative and other adverse effects, potentially through inhibition of the metabolism of certain CNS depressants.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

Red wine can reduce the levels and clinical effects of cyclosporine.
Red wine reduces plasma cyclosporine concentrations, possibly by reducing cyclosporine absorption. There is evidence the reduction in cyclosporine AUC by red wine is less in Asians (8% to 14%) than Caucasians (35% to 36%).

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Concomitant use may cause a disulfiram reaction.
Disulfiram can cause a disulfiram reaction when taken with alcohol. Patients taking disulfiram should not consume any alcohol.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Erythromycin

Concomitant use may increase blood alcohol levels and adverse effects.
Concomitant use of erythromycin with alcohol can increase blood alcohol levels and adverse effects.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Felodipine (Plendil)

Consumption of red wine can rapidly increase felodipine levels and adverse effects.
Red wine taken on an empty stomach can cause "dose dumping" of extended-release felodipine, possibly by changing absorption or metabolism. Red wine can delay the appearance of felodipine in plasma until 4 hours after dosing and can rapidly increase its plasma concentration, producing peak serum levels 3 to 4 times higher than when felodipine is given with water. This can cause an increase in adverse effects 5 hours after dosing.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Flibanserin (Addyi)

Concomitant use increases the risk of severe hypotension and syncope.
Alcohol use is contraindicated in patients taking flibanserin due to the risk of severe hypotension and syncope.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Concomitant use of alcohol with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Concomitant use of excessive amounts of alcohol with potentially hepatotoxic drugs can increase the risk of liver damage.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Concomitant use may cause hypertensive crisis.
Wine contains tyramine, which is metabolized by monoamine oxidase. Concurrent use of MAOIs with tyramine-containing beverages can lead to elevated levels of tyramine in the body. This can increase the effects of tyramine, which has been reported to cause hypertension, headache, and hypertensive crisis in numerous cases. Sensitivity to tyramine can increase up to 10-fold to 100-fold in people using an MAOI.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)

Concomitant use may increase the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
Concomitant use of NSAIDs with alcohol may increase the risk of GI bleeding.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Concomitant use may decrease the effectiveness of phenytoin.
Chronic, heavy alcohol use can induce the metabolism, reducing therapeutic effectiveness of phenytoin.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Alcohol can alter the effects of warfarin, although the exact effect depends on the nature of alcohol consumption.
Acute alcohol intoxication can decrease metabolism and increase the effects of warfarin. In contrast, chronic, heavy alcohol use can induce metabolism of warfarin, reducing therapeutic effectiveness.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Acitretin (Soriatane)

Concomitant use increases the risk of long-term teratogenic effects.
Alcohol increases the transesterification of acitretin to etretinate, which is a teratogen that can remain in the body for years after discontinuation of acitretin. Patients of reproductive potential should avoid alcohol completely while taking acitretin and at least 2 months after discontinuation.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Concomitant use may interfere with blood glucose control.
Alcohol can impair gluconeogenesis and may increase the risk of acute hypoglycemia when used concomitantly with antidiabetes drugs. However, the carbohydrates in wine may also worsen glycemic control in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use may interfere with blood pressure control.
Clinical research suggests that consumption of alcohol can increase both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. However, acute alcohol intoxication can also increase the risk of hypotension and additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Theoretically, concomitant use may increase the risk of adverse effects from alcohol.
In patients taking bupropion, there have been rare reports of adverse psychiatric events or reduced alcohol tolerance. Additionally, in chronic alcohol users, abrupt discontinuation of alcohol while taking bupropion may increase the risk of seizure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cefamandole (Mandol)

Concomitant use may cause a disulfiram-like reaction.
Cefamandole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Cefoperazone (Cefobid)

Concomitant use may cause a disulfiram-like reaction.
Cefoperazone can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of CNS impairment.
Cetirizine may cause somnolence in some patients. There is some concern that taking cetirizine in conjunction with alcohol might reduce alertness and impair CNS performance.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)

Concomitant use may cause a disulfiram-like reaction.
Chlorpropamide can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol.

Likelihood Probable Evidence C
Citalopram (Celexa)

Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of adverse effects from alcohol.
Some case reports suggest that citalopram may reduce alcohol tolerance and increase the risk of adverse effects from alcohol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)

Chronic alcohol use might reduce the levels and clinical effects of doxycycline.
Although acute alcohol ingestion does not seem to significantly impact the pharmacokinetics of doxycycline, chronic alcohol ingestion has been shown to significantly reduce the half-life and serum concentration of doxycycline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Eluxadoline (Viberzi)

Chronic or excessive alcohol use might increase the risk of pancreatitis from eluxadoline.
In clinical studies, the risk of pancreatitis with eluxadoline was increased in chronic alcohol users and in those with acute intake of 3 or more alcoholic beverages daily.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)

Concomitant use may cause a disulfiram-like reaction.
Griseofulvin can cause a disulfiram-like reaction, including tachycardia and facial flushing, when taken with alcohol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Red Wine Extract 500 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Red Wine Extract 500 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Red Wine Extract 500 mg has a known interaction with 928 medications, including 658 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Wine Extract 500 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.
Is red wine extract safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy — no amount of alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy. If you're breastfeeding, alcohol passes into breast milk, so this product should be avoided or used only with careful timing and limited intake under your doctor's guidance. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
What are the side effects of this supplement?
Most side effects come from the alcohol content and vary depending on how much you take. Common ones include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, trouble with coordination, and flushing. If you have asthma or allergies to yeast or sulfites, you may have an allergic reaction — in rare cases, a serious one.
Can this really help with bone health and heart health?
The evidence is promising but not definitive. Our data shows red wine extract is possibly effective for bone health (osteopenia) and overall mortality, but 'possibly effective' means studies suggest benefit without full proof. If you're interested in these benefits, talk with your doctor about whether this product makes sense for you given the alcohol content and your medications.
Does this contain alcohol?
Yes. Red wine extract is the concentrated essence of wine grapes and skins, so it contains the alcohol naturally present in wine. This is why it can interact with so many medications and why it's unsafe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What's in the capsule besides the red wine extract?
The capsule contains gelatin as the outer shell, and inside you'll find maltodextrin, rice bran, silica, and magnesium stearate — these are inactive ingredients that help bind and fill the capsule.
I take a blood thinner (warfarin, aspirin, etc.). Is this safe for me?
No — not without checking with your doctor first. Red wine extract can increase bleeding risk with aspirin and other blood thinners, and can unpredictably alter how warfarin works depending on your alcohol intake. Do not start this supplement without reviewing it with your own healthcare provider.

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The Full Monographs Behind Red Wine Extract 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Wine

Interacts with 928 drugs

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes and is not a true dietary supplement or medicine. Despite popular claims about heart benefits, the alcohol it contains carries real h...

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Sources & How We Checked

Red Wine Extract 500 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 73 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.

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