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Uva Ursi 4500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NusaPure

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Uva Ursi 4500 mg is a dietary supplement by NusaPure with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract infections, urinary discomfort, mild diuretic.Based on those ingredients, 803 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Uva Ursi extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: uva ursi extract at 4500 mg per capsule. Uva ursi is a plant used traditionally for urinary tract support.

The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour — which help form and fill the capsule.

Does it work?

Leans against
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Leans against

The strongest graded evidence we hold for the stated purpose leans against a benefit.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: urinary tract health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), urinary discomfort, kidney health, bladder support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Uva Ursi is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on uva ursi's effectiveness is mixed. For urinary tract infections (UTIs), the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For bronchitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Uva Ursi

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.

Uva ursi is generally well tolerated when you take it at low doses for a short time. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting.

However, this herb can be toxic at high doses or with prolonged use — very high amounts (30 grams or more of dried herb) have been reported to be potentially fatal. The safety data advises against using uva ursi during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and lacks adequate safety testing.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so avoid it during that time as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Uva Ursi

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 — Uva Ursi.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 804 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.

Before you take this product, check whether you're on any CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 substrates (a large group including many heart, cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory medications), drugs metabolized by glucuronidation, lithium, medications that acidify the urine, or P-glycoprotein substrates. If you take any of these, talk to your pharmacist before adding uva ursi.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Uva ursi has a long history of use for urinary tract health, but the evidence for UTIs is weak. Because it interacts with a large number of medications through several liver pathways and can be toxic at high doses, check with your pharmacist before starting it — especially if you take any prescription drugs, lithium, or medications that affect how your body processes other drugs.

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 Apr 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Uva Ursi 4500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NusaPure
Barcode (UPC) X001WP6T3F
Net contents 200 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 247070
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure, 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:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001WP6T3F
IngredientAmount% DV
Uva Ursi extract450 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen Information: Contains no artificial coloring, artificial flavor, yeast, corn, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, salt, sodium, soy, sugar, gluten, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Store in cool dry place. Avoid excessive heat or moisture.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Premium Quality Assembled in USA GMO Free Made with non-GMO Ingredients Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility

Manufactured in a cGMP Inspected Facility

Formulation

GMO Free Made with non-GMO Ingredients Gluten Free FDA Registered Facility

Assembled in USA Natural Helps support urinary system & kidney health Supports a healthy immune system Nutritional support for neurological comfort Max Strength

Allergen Information: Contains no artificial coloring, artificial flavor, yeast, corn, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, salt, sodium, soy, sugar, gluten, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Formula

Uva Ursi 4000 mg equivalent per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure

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

Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Uva Ursi extract

Interacts with
803 drugs
450 mg per serving

Uva ursi is a traditional herb used mainly for urinary tract infections, and its leaves contain a compound called arbutin that may have antimicrobial...

Uva Ursi extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure Drug Interactions

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803Drugs
740 Moderate 63 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Uva Ursi 4500 mg 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.

Uva Ursi extract6 drug types · 803 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit cytochrome CYP2C19. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, uva ursi may decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit CYP3A4. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, uva ursi may increase levels of drugs metabolized by glucuronidation.
In vitro, uva ursi extract appears to strongly inhibit UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 (UGT1A1). However, uva ursi extract does not appear to inhibit UGT1A1 in animal models. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, uva ursi may increase lithium levels, necessitating a decrease in dose.
Uva ursi may have diuretic properties. Diuretics may increase lithium reabsorption with sodium in the proximal tubule of the kidney. Theoretically, uva ursi might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Urinary Acidifying Agents

Effects of uva ursi in the urinary tract may be reduced by urinary acidifying agents.
Uva ursi seems to work best in alkaline urine. Theoretically, taking uva ursi with medications known to acidify the urine may decrease any effects of uva ursi on the urinary tract.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, uva ursi may alter the levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro, uva ursi appears to inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Uva Ursi 4500 mg, from the product label.

NusaPure

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Name
Gmax Central LLC
Street Address
4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175 PMB 92909
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32839
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure: Common Questions

Does Uva Ursi 4500 mg by NusaPure interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Uva Ursi 4500 mg has a known interaction with 803 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Uva Ursi 4500 mg 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against uva ursi during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and lacks adequate testing. There's also not enough safety information for breastfeeding, so you should avoid it then too. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about safer alternatives.
What are the most common side effects?
At normal doses taken short-term, diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting are the most common side effects. These tend to be mild, but if they bother you or don't go away, let your pharmacist know.
How long can I take this?
Uva ursi is meant for short-term use only. Taking it for prolonged periods or at high doses can lead to toxicity, so don't use it as a long-term supplement without guidance from your pharmacist or doctor.
Does this actually work for UTIs?
The evidence suggests uva ursi is possibly ineffective for urinary tract infections, so there's no strong data backing its use for that purpose. For bronchitis and enlarged prostate, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
What's in the capsule besides the active ingredient?
The capsule contains cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour — these are inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the supplement.

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Sources & How We Checked

Uva Ursi 4500 mg'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.

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The 8 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.

Uva Ursi 8 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Wang L, Del Priore LV. Bull's-eye maculopathy secondary to herbal toxicity from uva ursi. Am J Ophthalmol 2004;137:1135-7. PubMed
  5. Beaux, D., Fleurentin, J., and Mortier, F. Effect of extracts of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth, Hieracium pilosella L., Sambucus nigra L. and Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. in rats. Phytother.Res 1999;13(3):222-225.
  6. de Arriba SG, Naser B, Nolte KU. Risk assessment of free hydroquinone derived from Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi folium herbal preparations. Int J Toxicol. 2013;32(6):442-453.
  7. Park JB, Kim D, Min JS, et al. Identification and characterization of in vitro inhibitors against UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 in uva-ursi extracts and evaluation of in vivo uva-ursi-drug interactions. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018;120:651-661. PubMed
  8. Chauhan B, Yu C, Krantis A, et al. In vitro activity of uva-ursi against cytochrome P450 isoenzymes and P-glycoprotein. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2007;85(11):1099-107.

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