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
This product contains one active ingredient: slippery elm extract, made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree. It's added to supplements because of its mucilage content — a naturally occurring, gel-like substance that coats the digestive tract.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold does not establish that slippery elm extract works reliably for cancer, constipation, cough, diarrhea, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). All the uses we have data on are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence — meaning the research either doesn't exist, is too small, or is too weak to say whether it helps.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited. Some people may experience contact dermatitis or hives if slippery elm pollen or the extract touches their skin; allergic reactions to the pollen have been reported.
For pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so caution is advised. During breastfeeding, there is too little information to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Oral drugs are the concern — slippery elm's mucilage may slow their absorption and lower how much reaches your bloodstream. This is a moderate-severity risk affecting any medication you take by mouth.
Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start.
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 help coat your digestive tract, but we don't have solid evidence it works for any specific condition. The main thing to watch is its potential to slow how your body absorbs oral medications — a concern for anyone taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs by mouth.
Check your medications with the tool on this page, and talk it over with your own 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) | X001A3D7R5 |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 254470 |
| 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 (500 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 container667 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 may slow how your body absorbs oral medications.
The extract contains a thick, gummy substance (mucilage) that can coat your digestive tract and interfere with how drugs pass into your bloodstream, potentially lowering the levels of medication you're actually taking.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
This is a moderate-severity concern affecting oral drugs — any medication you take by mouth could theoretically be affected. Altogether, these interactions span 2,023 individual medications.
Because the effect depends on timing and the specific drug, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting slippery elm, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about spacing — taking your drugs and this supplement at different times may help reduce the risk.
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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.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Slippery Elm Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Slippery Elm extract
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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 interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Slippery Elm Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
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, Caffeine, Isometheptene 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
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
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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