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Sure Stevia Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by KAL

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Sure Stevia 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Sure Stevia Extract is a dietary supplement by KAL with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sugar substitute / sweetener, blood sugar support in diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Stevia leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sure Stevia Extract by KAL

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Sure Stevia Extract is a single-ingredient powder: stevia leaf extract, a zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant. That's it — no fillers or other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Stevia product and its label doesn't state a use — see Stevia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for stevia's effectiveness at its main marketed uses isn't established in the data we hold. For diabetes, hypertension, and weight management — all three carry a rating of Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate.

This doesn't mean it doesn't work, just that the clinical studies available aren't robust enough yet to make a solid claim.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Purified stevia sweeteners in typical food amounts are generally recognized as safe. However, whole-leaf stevia or supplement-dose products like this powder are less well studied, so caution is advised.

In trials, stevia appears to be well tolerated overall — most minor side effects like bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness tend to resolve after the first week. Rare allergic reactions have been reported.

Because high-dose supplements lack long-term safety data, err on the side of caution if you're considering regular use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Stevia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 259 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take lithium, check with your pharmacist before using this product — stevia may raise lithium levels. Also double-check if you're on blood pressure medications or diabetes drugs, as stevia has documented Minor-severity interactions with both.

No interactions are documented for other medication types.

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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.

Sure Stevia Extract is a single-ingredient zero-calorie sweetener, but the evidence that it actually lowers blood sugar, blood pressure, or weight isn't solid yet. The big watch-out is lithium — if you take it for bipolar disorder, check with your pharmacist first.

Otherwise, ask about any blood pressure or diabetes medications you're on before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Sure Stevia Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand KAL
Barcode (UPC) 021245104124
Net contents 3.5 Ounce(s); 100 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 253245
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sure Stevia Extract by KAL, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
55 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
55 mg
Servings per container
1820
UPC/BARCODE
021245104124
IngredientAmount% DV
Stevia leaf extract55 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

KAL Innovative Quality Since 1932

Scoop included

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Use daily by adding to your favorite food or beverage.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Discussion: Outstanding flavor with no bitter aftertaste and no calories. Also available in liquid form. Packaged by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Sure Stevia Extract by KAL label

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Sure Stevia Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sure Stevia Extract by KAL

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

Serving size55 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1820 Amounts shown are per serving.

Stevia leaf extract

Interacts with
259 drugs
55 mg per serving

Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regu...

Stevia leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sure Stevia Extract by KAL Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
1 Moderate 258 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stevia leaf extract 259

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Sure Stevia Extract interact with 259 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Sure Stevia Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stevia leaf extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sure Stevia 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.

Stevia leaf extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stevia extracts might have diuretic activity. Theoretically, increased reabsorption of lithium along with sodium might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that taking a single dose of stevia extract 1000 mg reduces postprandial blood glucose levels when taken with a meal. However, other clinical research in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes suggests that taking stevioside 250 mg three times daily does not significantly affect blood glucose levels or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) after three months of treatment.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Stevia extract and stevioside might lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. However, other clinical research suggests that stevioside does not significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Stevia leaf extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sure Stevia Extract, from the product label.

KAL

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutrafamily.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sure Stevia Extract by KAL: Common Questions

Does Sure Stevia Extract by KAL interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sure Stevia Extract has a known interaction with 259 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sure Stevia Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does stevia actually help with blood sugar or weight loss?
The clinical evidence isn't strong enough yet to say. Studies are limited, so the data we hold rates both diabetes and weight loss as having insufficient reliable evidence. Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener, but whether it meaningfully improves those outcomes in real life isn't established.
What side effects might I experience?
Minor ones like bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness are the most common — and they usually go away after the first week. Serious side effects are rare, but allergic reactions have been reported. Most users tolerate it well.
Is this safe for everyday use?
Food amounts of purified stevia are considered safe, but this is a supplement powder at higher doses than you'd get from food. The long-term safety of regular supplement use isn't well studied, so use caution with ongoing daily use.
What exactly is stevia leaf extract?
It's a zero-calorie sweetener made from the stevia plant. This product is just that single ingredient in powder form — no fillers or other additives.
Can I use this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for stevia during pregnancy or lactation. There isn't enough information to say either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sure Stevia Extract’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Stevia

Interacts with 259 drugs

Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regulators. Purified stevia extracts have a...

Read the full Stevia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sure Stevia 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.

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 10 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.

Stevia 10 references
  1. Chan P, Xu DY, Liu JC, et al. The effect of stevioside on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1998;63:1679-84. PubMed
  2. Melis MS. A crude extract of Stevia rebaudiana increases the renal plasma flow of normal and hypertensive rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 1996;29:669-75.
  3. Melis MS. Chronic administration of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana in rats: renal effects. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;47:129-34. PubMed
  4. Melis MS, Sainati AR. Effect of calcium and verapamil on renal function of rats during treatment with stevioside. J Ethnopharmacol 1991;33:257-622. PubMed
  5. Hsieh MH, Chan P, Sue YM, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of oral stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension: a two-year, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Clin Ther 2003;25:2797-808. PubMed
  6. Chan P, Tomlinson B, Chen YJ, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and tolerability of oral stevioside in human hypertension. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2000;50:215-20. PubMed
  7. Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Holst JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism 2004;53:73-6. PubMed
  8. Barriocanal LA, Palacios M, Benitez G, et al. Apparent lack of pharmacological effect of steviol glycosides used as sweeteners in humans. A pilot study of repeated exposures in some normotensive and hypotensive individuals and in Type 1 and Type 2 diabeti
  9. Ferri LA, Alves-Do-Prado W, Yamada SS, et al. Investigation of the antihypertensive effect of oral crude stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension. Phytother Res 2006;20:732-6. PubMed
  10. Almiron-Roig E, Navas-Carretero S, Castelnuovo G, et al. Impact of acute consumption of beverages containing plant-based or alternative sweetener blends on postprandial appetite, food intake, metabolism, and gastro-intestinal symptoms: Results of the SWEE

See these in context on the Stevia monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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