Slippery Elm 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by LuckyHerbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Slippery Elm 400 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
Slippery Elm 400 mg is a dietary supplement by LuckyHerbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and cough, heartburn and acid reflux, digestive upset and ibs.Based on those ingredients, 2,022 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Slippery Elm. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs
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
Slippery Elm 400 mg is a single-ingredient product — just slippery elm inner bark in capsule form. The product also contains inactive ingredients (hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate), which are standard capsule materials and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on slippery elm isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for cancer, constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diarrhea.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies so far haven't been strong enough to draw solid conclusions. If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying alongside your current treatment plan.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but high-quality safety data are limited. Some people have reported contact dermatitis, hives, or allergic reactions after skin exposure or inhalation of the pollen — so if you're allergic to elm or other tree pollens, be cautious.
Reliable pregnancy safety data aren't available, and there's too little information on breastfeeding safety, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Slippery Elm 400 mg, double-check any oral medications you're taking — slippery elm may slow their absorption and reduce how much gets into your bloodstream (Moderate concern). Because the interaction is broad, it's important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about timing; you may need to space out your doses.
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.
Slippery elm may be worth considering if you're looking for a traditional remedy for digestive or cough symptoms, but the evidence for those uses isn't well established. The main caution is that it could interfere with how your body absorbs other oral medications.
Before you take it, check your specific medications with your doctor or pharmacist and plan the timing carefully.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 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
General information
Key facts about Slippery Elm 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | LuckyHerbs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810026421747 |
| Net contents | 100 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 283298 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Slippery Elm | 800 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily.
Formula
Slippery elm, also known as red elm, moose elm or Indian elm, is a small North American tree that has been traditionally used by herbalists for over 100 years. It was reportedly used by native North Americans and early settlers as a survival food. Its bark is known for its mucilage constituents, which can help to coat and soothe the tissues of the GI tract.
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.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Pregnant or nursing women: do not use unless recommended by your physician. Consult your physician if taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Helps coat & soothe GI tract
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Non GMO
V Vegan
General Statements
1 year happiness guarantee
Brand IP Statement(s)
LuckyHerbs Herbal Supplements by LuckyVitamin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Seals/Symbols
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Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Slippery Elm
Interacts with2,022 drugs
Slippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated di...
Slippery Elm monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Slippery Elm 400 mg by LuckyHerbs may slow how your body absorbs oral drugs taken by mouth, potentially lowering the levels of these medications in your bloodstream.
The inner bark contains a substance called mucilage that can coat your digestive tract and interfere with drug absorption — a Moderate concern. Altogether, these interactions span 2,023 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Because slippery elm affects oral drug absorption broadly, any medication you take by mouth could potentially be affected. This means the timing and spacing of when you take slippery elm relative to your other drugs matters.
Before you start this product, check your exact medications using the search tool on this page, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist so you can plan a dosing schedule that keeps your treatments effective.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Slippery Elm 400 mg interact with 2,022 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Slippery Elm 400 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Slippery Elm
Aluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAlvimopanEntereg
How Alvimopan interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Alvimopan interactionAmantadineGocovri, Osmolex ER, Symmetrel
How Amantadine interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amantadine interactionAmbenonium ChlorideMytelase
How Ambenonium Chloride interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Ambenonium Chloride interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Ambrisentan interactionAmifampridineRuzurgi
How Amifampridine interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amifampridine interactionAmifampridine PhosphateFirdapse
How Amifampridine Phosphate interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amifampridine Phosphate interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amikacin interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminobenzoate PotassiumPotaba
How Aminobenzoate Potassium interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminobenzoate Potassium interactionAminocaproic Acid (oral)Amicar
How Aminocaproic Acid (oral) interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminocaproic Acid (oral) interactionAminoglutethimideCytadren
How Aminoglutethimide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminoglutethimide interactionAminolevulinic Acid HydrochlorideAmeluz, Gleolan
How Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride interactionAminophyllineAminophylline
How Aminophylline interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminophylline interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAminosalicylate SodiumTubasal
How Aminosalicylate Sodium interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminosalicylate Sodium interactionAminosalicylic AcidPaser
How Aminosalicylic Acid interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Aminosalicylic Acid interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Slippery Elm 400 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Amlodipine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Slippery Elm 400 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.
Slippery Elm
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Slippery elm inner bark contains mucilage, which may interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Slippery Elm 400 mg, from the product label.
LuckyHerbs
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- Lucky Health Group Inc.
- City
- Conshohocken
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 19428
- Phone Number
- 1-888-635-0474
- Web Address
- www.LuckyVitamin.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Slippery Elm 400 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Slippery Elm 400 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.
- 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 3 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.
Slippery Elm 3 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Czarnecki D, Nixon R, Bekhor P, and et al. Delayed prolonged contact urticaria from the elm tree. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28:196-197. PubMed
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