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Sambucus Black Elderberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Sambucus Black Elderberry is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer 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 Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer

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Evidence for Intended Use
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

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.

Why this rating?
  • None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Ingredient Transparency
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.
  • “Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (2.50 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
Known Interaction Concern
Not assessable

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.

Why this rating?
  • We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
Safety Information
Unable to assess

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.

Why this rating?
  • We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.

Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.

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 Sambucus Black Elderberry, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000262203
Net contents 16 fl. Oz.; 480 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 264112
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer, 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:
5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
10 mL
Servings per container
48
UPC/BARCODE
083000262203
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories40 Calorie(s)--
Total Sugars1 Gram(s)--
Total Carbohydrates9 Gram(s)3%
Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate2.5 Gram(s)--
Black Elderberries12000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water, Citric Acid

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

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Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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Formulation

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Gluten Free

Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology Supports a Healthy Immune System

Vegan

Gluten-Free Absolutely No Preservatives

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org K Parve (Kosher)

Formula

K Parve (Kosher)

Sambucus nigra Made from 12,000mg black elderberries per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement: For Daily Maintenance: Adults And Children Over 12 Years Of Age: Take two (2) teaspoons daily. Children 6-12 Years Of Age: Take one (1) teaspoon daily. For Intensive Use: Adults And Children Over 12 Years Of Age: Take two (2) teaspoons four (4) times daily. Children 6-12 Years Of Age: Take one (1) teaspoon two (2) times daily. Shake well before use. Mix with water, sparkling water and/or your favorite beverage.

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Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer label

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Sambucus Black Elderberry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer

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

Serving size5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container48 Amounts shown are per serving.

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate

Interacts with
121 drugs
2.5 Gram(s) per serving

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...

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate monograph & interactions
  • › Black Elderberries

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

Sambucus Black Elderberry contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 121 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate 121

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Sambucus Black Elderberry interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Sambucus Black Elderberry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sambucus 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.

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate2 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
Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) juice concentrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

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ZipCode
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Phone Number
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Web Address
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Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Sambucus Black Elderberry by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sambucus 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?
Sambucus 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.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sambucus Black Elderberry’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Elderberry

Interacts with 121 drugs

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 symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sambucus 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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