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Uva Ursi & Dandelion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Uva Ursi & Dandelion is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract infections, urinary discomfort, mild diuretic.Based on those ingredients, 1,018 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Uva Ursi & Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Uva Ursi & Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid contains 2 active ingredients: Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract and Uva-Ursi Glycerite Liquid Extract. Both are plant extracts prepared in glycerin.

Glycerin is also listed as an inactive ingredient—it's a common base used to deliver herbal extracts in liquid form.

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).
  • Also on file: Dandelion is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The evidence for this product's uses isn't well established. For dandelion, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate its effectiveness for joint pain, tonsillitis, postoperative swelling, and postoperative pain.

For uva ursi, it's rated possibly ineffective for urinary tract infections, and there's insufficient evidence to rate it for bronchitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Talk with your doctor about whether either ingredient might help with your specific concern.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Uva Ursi Dandelion

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Dandelion is generally well tolerated at food doses, but supplement-strength doses are less studied. The most common side effects are diarrhea, heartburn, and stomach discomfort.

Rarely, people allergic to plants in the daisy family (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies) can have severe reactions including anaphylaxis. Uva ursi is well tolerated at low doses for short-term use only—high or prolonged doses can be toxic, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, and at very high doses (20+ grams), serious effects like convulsions and delirium.

There isn't enough safety information for either ingredient during breastfeeding; pregnancy is a concern because uva ursi may stimulate the uterus and lacks safety data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Uva Ursi Dandelion

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Uva Ursi, Dandelion.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 1,019 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 taking this, check your medications against these types: blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelet drugs), diabetes medications, lithium, potassium-sparing diuretics, liver-metabolized drugs (CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP3A4 substrates), fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and glucuronidated drugs. If you're on any of these, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product combines two herbs with Moderate-severity interactions affecting over 1,000 medications. If you take any prescription drugs—especially blood thinners, diabetes medications, lithium, antibiotics, or drugs processed through your liver—check your specific medications before starting.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you, and never use uva ursi long-term.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.

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 & Dandelion, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435231224
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279390
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435231224
IngredientAmount% DV
Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Uva Ursi & Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--
Uva-Ursi Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL 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 & Dandelion Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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1,018Drugs
965 Moderate 53 Minor

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Uva Ursi & Dandelion 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 & Dandelion Glycerite Liquid 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 & Dandelion, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Uva Ursi & Dandelion by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Uva Ursi & Dandelion has a known interaction with 1,018 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Uva Ursi & Dandelion 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, not during pregnancy—uva ursi may stimulate the uterus and the safety data isn't there. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough information on either ingredient, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the common side effects?
Both ingredients may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting. If you're allergic to plants in the daisy family—ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies—you could have an allergic reaction to dandelion, ranging from mild to severe (anaphylaxis).
How long can I safely take uva ursi?
Uva ursi is safe only for short-term use at low doses. Prolonged or high-dose use can be toxic and cause serious side effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about how long it's appropriate for you.
Does this product actually work for UTIs or other conditions?
The evidence isn't strong. Uva ursi is rated possibly ineffective for UTIs. For dandelion's uses listed here, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. Talk with your doctor about proven options.
What's in this besides the two extracts?
Glycerin is the base that carries the herbal extracts—it's a common, inert ingredient used in liquid supplements.
Can this interfere with my liver medications?
Yes. Both dandelion and uva ursi can slow how your liver breaks down certain drugs, potentially raising their levels. Check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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Uva Ursi & Dandelion'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 35 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.

Dandelion 27 references
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Uva Ursi 8 references
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  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
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See these in context on the Uva Ursi monograph →

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