Slippery Elm Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Slippery Elm Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 extract. 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 Extract by BulkSupplements.com
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 Extract is a single-ingredient supplement — just slippery elm inner bark in powdered form. The extract contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that coats and soothes your throat and digestive tract.
There are no inactive ingredients added.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we have for slippery elm isn't established yet. The data rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for cancer, constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease, and diarrhea — meaning studies either don't exist, are too small, or are mixed enough that we can't say whether it works for these uses.
If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but high-quality safety data are limited — we simply don't have a lot of long-term studies. Some people have reported contact dermatitis (a rash) or hives after exposure to slippery elm or its pollen, which is an allergen for some.
There isn't enough reliable safety data to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check any oral medications (pills, tablets, liquids) you take by mouth — slippery elm may reduce how much of them your body absorbs, making them less effective. Use the interaction checker on this page to run through your specific drugs, and consider spacing doses at least 2 hours apart.
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 Extract may work as a soothing agent, but the evidence for specific health claims isn't well established yet. The main caution is that it can slow how your body absorbs oral medications — spacing doses 2 hours apart helps, but check your exact medications first.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any oral drugs regularly, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
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 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001A3DK09 |
| Net contents | 250 Gram(s); 8.8 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 254469 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Slippery Elm Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
Clean & pure bulk supplements
New - Bulksupplements Slippery Elm Extract Powder (250 Grams)
Formulation
Color may vary
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 750 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
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Slippery Elm Extract by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Slippery Elm Extract by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size750 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container333 Amounts shown are per serving.
Slippery Elm extract
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 extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Slippery Elm Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Slippery Elm Extract by BulkSupplements.com can interact with oral medications.
The extract's mucilage — a thick, slippery substance in the inner bark — may slow how your body absorbs drugs taken by mouth and lower the amount that reaches your bloodstream. This is 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 may interfere with absorption of any oral drug, you should space out taking this supplement and your medications by at least 2 hours (before or after). If you take any prescription or over-the-counter pills, liquids, or tablets, run them through the interaction checker on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Slippery Elm Extract interact with 2,022 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
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Slippery Elm ExtractOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm Extract + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Slippery Elm Extract 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 extract
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 Extract, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Slippery Elm Extract’s Ingredients
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Sources & How We Checked
Slippery Elm Extract'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.
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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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