Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour 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
Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour is a dietary supplement by Higher Nature Kids with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for common cold and immune support, antioxidant support, skin health and collagen formation.Based on those ingredients, 1,055 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Manuka Honey, Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans, Vitamin C. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids
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 4 active ingredients. Vitamin C supports immune function and is effective for preventing vitamin C deficiency; it's also possibly effective for certain types of anemia, heart rhythm issues, cataracts, and respiratory infections triggered by exercise.
Black elderberry extract is included for immune support, though the evidence for hay fever, heart disease, fatigue, lung disease, brain function, and lower respiratory infections isn't established in our data. Beta-glucans are likely effective for cholesterol and heart disease and add immune-supporting activity.
Manuka honey is possibly effective for cold sores, cough, mouth sores, burns, and dry eye. The product also contains inactive ingredients listed as natural apple flavor, manuka honey powder, and ascorbic acid (a form of vitamin C).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Vitamin C in this product is effective for preventing vitamin C deficiency and possibly effective for certain types of anemia, atrial fibrillation, cataracts, and respiratory infections after exercise. Beta-glucans are likely effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease.
Manuka honey is possibly effective for cold sores, cough, mouth sores from cancer treatment, burns, and dry eye. Black elderberry extract's effectiveness for its intended purposes — including allergic rhinitis, heart disease, fatigue, lung disease, brain function, and respiratory infections — hasn't been established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin C is generally well tolerated at normal dietary and supplement doses, though very high doses can cause stomach upset (cramps, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea) and, in people prone to them, kidney stones. Since this is a children's product, doses should be much lower than those causing these effects.
Black elderberry extract prepared from ripe fruit is well tolerated; adverse effects come from raw or unripe berries or plant parts. Beta-glucans from food are generally well tolerated, though concentrated supplements have limited safety data.
Manuka honey is generally safe for children over 1 year of age and well tolerated when eaten as food, though medicinal use should be discussed with your child's doctor. Regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding: vitamin C from normal food and prenatal vitamins is fine, but high-dose supplements should be avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Black elderberry should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information. Beta-glucans lack pregnancy and breastfeeding data.
Manuka honey is likely safe in pregnancy and fine for a breastfeeding mother eating it as food, though medicinal use warrants a conversation with your provider.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before giving this product to your child, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if they take blood thinners like warfarin, birth control pills or hormone therapy, antiseizure medications like phenytoin, heart or blood pressure medications, immunosuppressant drugs, any chemotherapy drugs, the HIV medication indinavir, the antipsychotic fluphenazine, thyroid medication levothyroxine, or any antiplatelet drugs. Vitamin C's effect on some of these medications depends on dose; since this is a children's product, the risk may be lower, but confirmation with your child's healthcare provider is important.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines immune-supporting ingredients, some with established effectiveness (vitamin C for deficiency, beta-glucans for cholesterol and heart health, manuka honey for cough and cold sores) and others with limited evidence in our data. It's generally well tolerated at the doses expected in a children's formulation.
If your child takes any prescription medication — especially blood thinners, birth control, antiseizure drugs, heart medications, or immunosuppressants — or has upcoming chemotherapy, talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2015.
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 Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Higher Nature Kids |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5031013107450 |
| Net contents | 10 Sachet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 42211 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 200 mg | 250% |
| Black Elderberry extract | 200 mg | -- |
| Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans | 100 mg | -- |
| Manuka Honey | 750 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: natural Apple, Manuka Honey powder, Ascorbic Acid
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General Statements
IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
This product is not tested on animals.
A000 10001 P026266
Formula
with vit c, beta glucans & manuka honey (NPA 10+)
This soothing hot drink, with manuka honey, black elderberry extract and beta glucans, is ideal for when your kids are not quite feeling themselves.
This soothing hot drink, with manuka honey, black elderberry extract and beta glucans, is ideal for when your kids are not quite feeling themselves. With added vitamin C, which contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system. with sweetener (stevia)
Suitable for children over 3 years.
FDA Statement of Identity
FOOD SUPPLEMENT
Storage
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, steam free environment out of reach of children.
Precautions
Store in a cool, dry, steam free environment out of reach of children.
WARNING: Consult your health care professional before taking in cases of auto-immune disorders or organ transplant.
Formulation
DOES NOT CONTAIN: Artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives or sweeteners, dairy products, gluten, lactose, salt, soya, wheat.
Suitable for vegetarians.
General
KSI010 101 KSI-391-01
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
JUST ADD HOT WATER
DIRECTIONS: Blend one sachet (4g) into a mug of ho water until it dissolves. Take daily or as your health professional advises, Do not exceed recommended daily intake.
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Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vitamin C
Interacts with207 drugs
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. It's important for im...
Vitamin C monograph & interactionsBlack Elderberry extract
Interacts with121 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 sym...
Black Elderberry extract monograph & interactionsBeta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans
Interacts with293 drugs
Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans monograph & interactionsManuka Honey
Interacts with736 drugs
Honey is a natural food with some real, modest evidence for easing coughs and helping certain wounds, especially when special medical-grade or Manuka...
Manuka Honey monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Natural Apple, Manuka Honey powder, Ascorbic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour by Higher Nature Kids contains four active ingredients — vitamin C, black elderberry extract, beta-glucans, and manuka honey — that together interact with a substantial range of medications.
The most serious documented interaction is a Moderate-severity effect where vitamin C may reduce the effectiveness of warfarin (a blood thinner/anticoagulant), potentially lowering how well it prevents clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin C interacts with multiple drug types: it may increase blood levels of estrogens (in birth control pills and hormone therapy), theoretically reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs (alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics), increase aluminum absorption from aluminum-containing compounds, decrease levels of the antipsychotic fluphenazine, modestly reduce levels of the HIV medication indinavir, and increase absorption of the thyroid medication levothyroxine. Black elderberry extract may interfere with immunosuppressant drugs and theoretically increase the risk of adverse effects with pazopanib (a cancer medication).
Beta-glucans may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive medications and theoretically interfere with immunosuppressants. Manuka honey may increase levels of phenytoin (an anti-seizure drug) and theoretically increase bleeding risk with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, though the effect on other medications metabolized by the liver (CYP3A4 substrates) is unclear.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,056 individual medications. Because this product is a children's formulation, the doses of active ingredients are likely smaller than those used in adult supplements — which may reduce interaction risk — but the potential still exists.
Before giving this to your child alongside any prescription medication, check their specific drugs with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour interact with 1,055 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Manuka Honey Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans Vitamin C Black Elderberry extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + 6-mercaptopurine interactionBlack Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Abrocitinib interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Abrocitinib interactionManuka HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Abrocitinib interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Acetazolamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-adaz interactionBlack Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-atto interactionBlack Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionBlack Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Alefacept interactionBeta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Alemtuzumab interactionBlack Elderberry ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Read the full Black Elderberry Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Aliskiren interactionManuka HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Aliskiren interactionAltretamineHexalen
How Altretamine interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAlkylating Agents Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antioxidant effects of vitamin C might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
Read the full Vitamin C + Altretamine interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAspirin, Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase aspirin levels.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionManuka HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAspirin, Aluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase aspirin levels.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionManuka HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin CAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Read the full Vitamin C + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Ambrisentan interactionManuka HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucansAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-(1,3/1,6)-d-glucans + Amlodipine interactionManuka HoneyCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Amlodipine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Soothe & Immune Natural Apple Flavour with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Manuka Honey
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
In an animal model, the rate and extent of absorption of phenytoin was increased by honey. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, honey inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the time to clotting. Furthermore, animal research suggests that feeding mice large doses of honey for 12 days increases bleeding time when compared with no intervention. However, these effects have not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, honey might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, but research is conflicting.
Some clinical research shows that honey induces CYP3A4. However, other clinical studies found no effect on CYP3A4 activity. Different honey preparations may have different effects on CYP3A4.
Beta-(1,3/1,6)-D-Glucans
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.
Vitamin C
Alkylating Agents
Theoretically, antioxidant effects of vitamin C might reduce the effectiveness of alkylating agents.
The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals, such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, carmustine, busulfan, and thiotepa. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effect, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on chemotherapy.
Aluminum
Vitamin C can increase the amount of aluminum absorbed from aluminum compounds.
Research in animals and humans shows that vitamin C increases aluminum absorption, theoretically by chelating aluminum and keeping it in solution where it is available for absorption. In people with normal renal function, urinary excretion of aluminum will likely increase, making aluminum retention and toxicity unlikely. Patients with renal failure who take aluminum-containing compounds such as phosphate binders should avoid vitamin C supplements in doses above the recommended dietary allowances.
Antitumor Antibiotics
Theoretically, the antioxidant effects of vitamin C might reduce the effectiveness of antitumor antibiotics.
The use of antioxidants like vitamin C during chemotherapy is controversial. There is concern that antioxidants could reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs which generate free radicals, such as doxorubicin. In contrast, some researchers theorize that antioxidants might make chemotherapy more effective by reducing oxidative stress that could interfere with apoptosis (cell death) of cancer cells. More evidence is needed to determine what effects, if any, antioxidants such as vitamin C have on chemotherapy.
Estrogens
Vitamin C might increase blood levels of estrogens.
Increases in plasma estrogen levels of up to 55% occur under some circumstances when vitamin C is taken concurrently with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, including topical products. It is suggested that vitamin C prevents oxidation of estrogen in the tissues, regenerates oxidized estrogen, and reduces sulfate conjugation of estrogen in the gut wall. When tissue levels of vitamin C are high, these processes are already maximized and supplemental vitamin C does not have any effect on estrogen levels. Increases in plasma estrogen levels may occur when patients who are deficient in vitamin C take supplements. Monitor these patients for estrogen-related side effects.
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Theoretically, vitamin C might decrease levels of fluphenazine.
In one patient there was a clinically significant decrease in fluphenazine levels when vitamin C (500 mg twice daily) was started. The mechanism is not known, and there is no further data to confirm this interaction.
Indinavir (Crixivan)
Vitamin C can modestly reduce indinavir levels.
One pharmacokinetic study shows that taking vitamin C 1 gram orally once daily along with indinavir 800 mg orally three times daily reduces the area under the concentration-time curve of indinavir by 14%. The mechanism of this interaction is unknown, but it is unlikely to be clinically significant in most patients. The effect of higher doses of vitamin C on indinavir levels is unknown.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Vitamin C can increase levothyroxine absorption.
Two clinical studies in adults with poorly controlled hypothyroidism show that swallowing levothyroxine with a glass of water containing vitamin C 500-1000 mg in solution reduces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and increases thyroxine (T4) levels when compared with taking levothyroxine alone. This suggests that vitamin C increases the oral absorption of levothyroxine, possibly due to a reduction in pH.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
High-dose vitamin C might reduce the levels and effectiveness of warfarin.
Vitamin C in high doses may cause diarrhea and possibly reduce warfarin absorption. There are reports of two people who took up to 16 grams daily of vitamin C and had a reduction in prothrombin time. Lower doses of 5-10 grams daily can also reduce warfarin absorption. In many cases, this does not seem to be clinically significant. However, a case of warfarin resistance has been reported for a patient who took vitamin C 500 mg twice daily. Cessation of vitamin C supplementation resulted in a rapid increase in international normalized ratio (INR). Tell patients taking warfarin to avoid taking vitamin C in excessively high doses (greater than 10 grams daily). Lower doses may be safe, but the anticoagulation activity of warfarin should be monitored. Patients who are stabilized on warfarin while taking vitamin C should avoid adjusting vitamin C dosage to prevent the possibility of warfarin resistance.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Others)
High-dose vitamin C might slightly prolong the clearance of acetaminophen.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers shows that taking high-dose vitamin C (3 grams) 1.5 hours after taking acetaminophen 1 gram slightly increases the apparent half-life of acetaminophen from around 2.3 hours to 3.1 hours. Ascorbic acid competitively inhibits sulfate conjugation of acetaminophen. However, to compensate, elimination of acetaminophen glucuronide and unconjugated acetaminophen increases. This effect is not likely to be clinically significant.
Aspirin
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase aspirin levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction is not clinically significant.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase choline magnesium trisalicylate levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams daily of vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction probably is not clinically significant.
Niacin
Vitamin C might decrease the beneficial effects of niacin on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
A combination of niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) effectively raises HDL cholesterol levels in patients with coronary disease and low HDL levels. Clinical research shows that taking a combination of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium) along with niacin and simvastatin (Zocor) attenuates this rise in HDL, specifically the HDL-2 and apolipoprotein A1 fractions, by more than 50% in patients with coronary disease. It is not known whether this adverse effect is due to a single antioxidant such as vitamin C, or to the combination. It also is not known whether it will occur in other patient populations.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Acidification of the urine by vitamin C might increase salsalate levels.
It has been suggested that acidification of the urine by vitamin C could increase reabsorption of salicylates by the renal tubules, and increase plasma salicylate levels. However, short-term use of up to 6 grams/day vitamin C does not seem to affect urinary pH or salicylate excretion, suggesting this interaction probably is not clinically significant.
Black Elderberry extract
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.
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
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- East Sussex
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- www.highernature.com
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Vitamin C
Interacts with 207 drugsVitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient your body needs but cannot make, so you must get it from food or supplements. It's important for immune function, collagen, and acts as an...
Read the full Vitamin C monograph → Herb & supplement monographElderberry
Interacts with 121 drugsElderberry 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...
Read the full Elderberry monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeta-glucans
Interacts with 293 drugsBeta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...
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Interacts with 736 drugsHoney is a natural food with some real, modest evidence for easing coughs and helping certain wounds, especially when special medical-grade or Manuka honey is used. It is generally safe for...
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The 108 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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