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Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix

by NOW · powder · 30 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 244592
  • Serving 5.5 g (1 Packet)
  • 30 servings

Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix by NOW lists 19 ingredients, 19 with an amount per serving of 5.5 g, such as 1 g of vitamin C, 0.76 mg of thiamine, 0.5 mg of riboflavin and 10 mg of niacin, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2021.

What is in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5.5 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 244592, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories5 Calories
Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Total Sugars0 g
Added Sugars0 g0%
Xylitol1 gXylitol in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 220 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 2 g.1 g

65% of 220 products listing xylitol give more (median 2 g).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Ascorbic Acid, and from Calcium Ascorbate) Note: 1,000 mg1 g1,111%Vitamin C in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 18,583 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg1,000 mg

Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: from Thiamin HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)0.76 mg63%Thiamin in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 9,830 products0.76 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.76 mg

86% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B20.5 mg38%Riboflavin in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 9,824 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.5 mg

91% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)10 mg63%Niacin in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 12,413 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg10 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: from Pyridoxine HCl)10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate25.5 mcg DFE6%
Folic Acid15 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)30 mcg1,250%Vitamin B12 in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 14,425 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg30 mcg

51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: from Calcium Pantothenate)2.5 mg50%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 10,060 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg2.5 mg

91% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium D-PantothenateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate, and D-Calcium Pantothenate)20 mg2%Calcium in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 17,831 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg20 mg

91% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium CarbonateMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Carbonate)60 mg14%Magnesium in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 14,003 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg60 mg

56% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc AscorbateZinc (Form: from Zinc Ascorbate)5 mg45%Zinc in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese CarbonateManganese (Form: from Manganese Carbonate)1 mg43%Manganese in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 7,016 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg1 mg

70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Ascorbate, Chromium AspartateChromium (Form: from Chromium Aspartate, and Chromium Ascorbate)20 mcg57%Chromium in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 7,825 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg20 mcg

88% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Sodiumas Sodium BicarbonateSodium (Form: from Sodium Bicarbonate)50 mg2%Sodium in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 14,514 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.50 mg

51% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium BicarbonatePotassium (Form: from Potassium Bicarbonate)180 mg4%Potassium in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 11,614 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg180 mg

Higher than 73% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Transport C-PLUSas Alpha Lipoic Acid, Calcium AscorbateTransport C-PLUS (Form: trademarked blend of Calcium Ascorbate, and Alpha Lipoic Acid)230 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid5 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 2,407 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

CoQ105 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 2,922 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.5 mg

91% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Elderberry 10:1 concentrate500 mgEuropean Elder in Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix against 920 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 150 mg.500 mg

Higher than 79% of 920 products listing european elder (median 150 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 244592 (entered March 25, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 65% of the 220 products that print an amount of xylitol list more than its 1 g of xylitol (median 2 g).
  • Its 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
  • 91% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.5 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
  • 91% of the 10,060 products that print an amount of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) list more than its 2.5 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).
  • 91% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 20 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • 92% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 5 mg of alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg).

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Empty one packet into 4 to 6 oz. of water and enjoy!
Suggested Usage: Empty 1 packet daily into 4 to 6 oz. of water.
Warnings
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains Xylitol, which is harmful to pets.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
Sugar Free
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 244592.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Xylitol, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, organic Stevia leaf extract, natural Raspberry flavor, Malic Acid.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Triangle K (Kosher).

How many labels does Effer-C Elderberry Effervescent Drink Mix have?

3 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 244592 (current) Entered March 25, 2021 · on the market · 30 packets
  2. Label 35322 Entered July 25, 2014 · off the market August 14, 2023 · 30 packets · UPC 7 33739 00598 4
  3. Label 14931 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market January 8, 2014 · 30 packets · UPC 7 33739 00598 4

DSLD also links this label to: Effer-C Elderberry (package size difference, same product), Effer-C Elderberry (package size difference, same product), Effer-C Acai Effervescent Drink Mix (flavor difference), Effer-C Cranberry Pomegranate Effervescent Drink Mix (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names NOW Foods (distributor), Bloomingdale, IL. All NOW products.

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