Throat Soother Manuka Honey Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by ManukaGuard
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Throat Soother Manuka Honey 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
Throat Soother Manuka Honey is a dietary supplement by ManukaGuard with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, wound and burn care, soothing minor skin irritation.Based on those ingredients, 736 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Manuka Honey. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Throat Soother Manuka Honey by ManukaGuard
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: manuka honey. That's it — no added herbs, vitamins, or other actives.
Manuka honey is a type of honey from New Zealand known for its antimicrobial properties and has been used traditionally to soothe throat irritation and cough.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold rates manuka honey as possibly effective for several throat and wound-related uses: cold sores, cough, mouth sores (oral mucositis), burns, and dry eye. 'Possibly effective' means there's some clinical support, but the research isn't yet robust enough to be definitive. For cough especially, honey's been well studied and shown promise in trials.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Honey is generally well tolerated and considered safe as a food for anyone over 1 year of age. When used orally, the most common side effects are mild — nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting in some people.
Applied to skin or eyes, you might notice burning, pain, stinging, or local irritation. One important caution: honey from the Black Sea coast of Turkey can contain toxic compounds (grayanotoxins) from rhododendrons and should be avoided.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, eating honey as food is fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it medicinally, since the safety data for medicinal use during pregnancy and lactation isn't as well established.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check if you're on phenytoin (Dilantin) — honey may theoretically raise its levels. Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin) are also worth confirming, since honey may increase bleeding risk.
Medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 are another consideration, since honey's effect on that enzyme varies. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page.
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.
Manuka honey is a single-ingredient product possibly effective for sore throat, cough, and mouth sores, and it's generally well tolerated. If you take anti-seizure medications, blood thinners, or drugs metabolized by your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme, check your exact medications on this page first.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it medicinally if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any prescription drugs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Throat Soother Manuka Honey, straight from the product label.
| Brand | ManukaGuard |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 858631002180 |
| Net contents | 8.8 Ounce(s); 250 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296815 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Throat Soother Manuka Honey by ManukaGuard, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 Gram(s) | 1%, 3% |
| Sugars | 4 Gram(s) | -- |
| Manuka Honey | 5 Gram(s) | -- |
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Formula
ManukaGuard: The Maori tribes of New Zealand used Manuka honey for its soothing effect on the throat.
Methylglyoxal 200 mg/kg MGO 200.
Authentic New Zealand Manuka Honey
OU (Kosher)
Made in the USA with Manuka honey sourced in New Zealand
Safe for children over 1 year old.
Sugars occur naturally in Manuka Honey and are a natural part of the honey.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
We invite you to add our Manuka honey to your favorite hot beverage.
Directions: Take 1/2 teaspoon, one to three times a day, one hour before a meal. Can be taken with probiotics.
Formulation
Drug free No additives
Benefits: ManukaGuard's MGO 200 is the optimal strength to soothe cough associated with hoarseness, dry throat, and environmental contaminants irritants.
GMO free Does not contain allergens Does not contain artificial ingredients
Contains no added sugars.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: Do not take if allergic to bee products.
If you are given a prescription for a medicine, always tell your healthcare professional which dietary supplements you are taking.
Keep out of reach of children. Safe for children over 1 year old.
Storage
Can be kept at room temperature or refrigerated after use.
General Statements
Recyclable packaging
Servings per container about 50
Seals/Symbols
OU (Kosher)
8+ Drug free Stimulant free New Zealand
Brand IP Statement(s)
ManukaGuard The science of honey
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Throat Soother Manuka Honey by ManukaGuard label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Throat Soother Manuka Honey by ManukaGuard
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Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Manuka 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 & interactionsThroat Soother Manuka Honey by ManukaGuard Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Throat Soother Manuka Honey contains manuka honey, which has documented interactions with a small number of medication types.
The most serious is phenytoin (Dilantin), an anti-seizure drug — honey may theoretically raise its levels in your bloodstream, though this hasn't been proven in humans yet, only in animal studies.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Honey may also affect how your body metabolizes drugs broken down by a liver enzyme called CYP3A4 (cytochrome P450 3A4). The research here is mixed — some studies suggest honey can speed up that enzyme's work and lower drug levels, while others found no effect.
Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin) are a theoretical concern too, since honey may increase bleeding risk in lab and animal work, though human evidence is limited.
Altogether, these interactions span 737 individual medications. Because honey's effects on drug metabolism vary by type and preparation, it's worth checking your exact medications with the tool on this page, especially if you take seizure drugs, blood thinners, or medications metabolized by CYP3A4.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Throat Soother Manuka Honey interact with 736 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Throat Soother Manuka Honey interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Manuka Honey
FosphenytoinCerebyx
How Fosphenytoin interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Fosphenytoin interactionFosphenytoin SodiumSesquient
How Fosphenytoin Sodium interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Fosphenytoin Sodium interactionMephenytoinMesantoin
How Mephenytoin interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Mephenytoin interactionPhenobarbital, PhenytoinDilantin with PB
How Phenobarbital, Phenytoin interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Phenobarbital, Phenytoin interactionPhenytoinDi-Phen, Dilantin, Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin injection, Dilantin Kapseals, Phenytek
How Phenytoin interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyPhenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey might increase levels of phenytoin.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Phenytoin interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acalabrutinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka HoneyAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, honey may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Manuka Honey + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + 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 Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Throat Soother Manuka Honey — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Manuka 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 + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Throat Soother Manuka Honey 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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Throat Soother Manuka Honey, from the product label.
ManukaGuard
See all ManukaGuard products- Name
- NDAL BioMedical Group
- Street Address
- 80 Garden Court Suite 100
- City
- Monterey
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 93940
- Phone Number
- 1-800-916-1220
- Web Address
- www.ManukaGuard.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Throat Soother Manuka Honey’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Throat Soother Manuka Honey'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 40 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.
Honey 40 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Bose B. Honey or sugar in treatment of infected wounds? Lancet 1982;1:963. PubMed
- Ozhan H, Akdemir R, Yazici M, et al. Cardiac emergencies caused by honey ingestion: a single centre experience. Emerg Med J 2004;21:742-4. PubMed
- Centers for Disease Control. Botulism in the Unites Sates, 1899-1996. Handbook for epidemiologists, clinicians, and laboratory workers, 1998. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism.PDF.
- Simon A, Traynor K, Santos K, et al. Medical honey for wound care - still the 'latest resort'? Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2009;6:165-73. PubMed
- Gethin G, Cowman S. Case series of use of Manuka honey in leg ulceration. Int Wound J 2005;2:10-15. PubMed
- Ingle R, Levin J, Polinder K. Wound healing with honey - a randomised controlled trial. S Afr Med J 2006;96:831-5.
- Johnson DW, van Eps C, Mudge DW, et al. Randomized, controlled trial of topical exit-site application of honey (Medihoney) versus mupirocin for the prevention of catheter-associated infections in hemodialysis patients. J Am Soc Nephrol 2005;16:1456-62. PubMed
- Sukriti and Garg, S. K. Influence of honey on the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin in rabbits. Ind J Pharmacol 2002;34(147).
- Jung, A. and Ottosson, J. [Infantile botulism caused by honey]. Ugeskr Laeger 2001;163(2):169.
- Gunduz, A., Turedi, S., Uzun, H., and Topbas, M. Mad honey poisoning. Am J Emerg.Med 2006;24(5):595-598.
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