Sambucus Cold Flu Relief Elderberry
1X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 2X/5.3g + 3X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g +… · Powder
- Available without prescription
- Made by
- Schwabe North America, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-01-10
Temporarily relieves flu symptoms. · Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: · chills/fever, chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, headache, hoarseness, body aches, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
- Temporarily relieves flu symptoms.
Adults and children 13 years of age and older: Take 1 packet three times daily.
Full directions ↓If sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
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What it is for
Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations:
- Temporarily relieves flu symptoms.
- chills/fever, chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, headache, hoarseness, body aches, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
From the official label · 2025-01-10 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- Dissolve contents of 1 packet in 4-6 ounces of hot water and sip while hot.
- May also be dissolved in 4-6 ounces of cold water, which may be preferable for children.
- For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease.
- Adults and children 13 years of age and older: Take 1 packet three times daily.
- Children 6-12 years of age: Take 1 packet two times daily.
- Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
- Indications & Usage Temporarily relieves flu symptoms.
- Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations:
- chills/fever, chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, headache, hoarseness, body aches, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
- Purpose Temporarily relieves flu symptoms.
- Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations:
- chills/fever, chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, headache, hoarseness, body aches, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- Ask Doctor
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), been taking any medications, an allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Sore throat warning:
- if sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant or breast feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
If you take too much
In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.
Overdose In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.
Keep away from children
Keep out of reach of children.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
- Temporarily relieves flu symptoms.
- Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations:
- chills/fever, chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, headache, hoarseness, body aches, sneezing/runny nose, sore throat.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Citric Acid Elderberry Extract Lactose Monohydrate Maltodextrin Natural Flavors Silica Xylitol
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Lactose
Citric Acid Elderberry Extract Lactose Monohydrate Maltodextrin Natural Flavors Silica Xylitol
Milk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. - Sugar alcohols
Citric Acid Elderberry Extract Lactose Monohydrate Maltodextrin Natural Flavors Silica Xylitol
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | Schwabe North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Pelargonium Sidoides Root, Aconitum Napellus, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Sambucus Nigra Flowering Top, Bryonia Alba Root, Eupatorium Perfoliatum Flowering Top, Gelsemium Sempervirens Root, Phosphorus, Ipecac |
| Strength | 1X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 2X/5.3g + 3X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g +… |
| Form | Powder |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 10 PACKET in 1 CARTON / 5.3 g in 1 PACKET |
| NDC | 53499-5182 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
3 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Powder1 products
- 1X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 2X/5.3g + 3X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g + 4X/5.3g + 6X/5.3g +…
- Syrup1 products
- Tablet, Chewable1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.