Sambucus Nighttime Syrup for Kids
by Nature's Way · liquid · 4 fl. Oz.
- Off the market since December 2020 (NIH)
- UPC 0 33674 12822 0
- DSLD label 213665
- Serving 5 ml (3-5 years (1 tsp))
- 24 servings
Sambucus Nighttime Syrup for Kids by Nature's Way lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 5 ml, such as 25 mg of black elder (sambucus nigra L.) extract and 0.5 mg of melatonin, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.
What is in Sambucus Nighttime Syrup for Kids?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 ml. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 3% | Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | ||
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol | 4 g | Higher than 75% of 706 products listing sugar alcohol (median 2 g). | |
| Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extractas BioActivesBlack Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract (Form: standardized to BioActives) PlantPart: berry Genus: Sambucus Species: nigra Classifier: L. Note: from | 25 mg | 89% of 920 products listing european elder give more (median 150 mg). | |
| premium cultivar Elderberriespremium cultivar Elderberries Note: per teaspoon | 1.6 g | ||
| Melatonin | 0.5 mg | 95% of 1,557 products listing melatonin give more (median 3 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 213665 (entered February 26, 2020), 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:
- 89% of the 920 products that print an amount of european elder list more than its 25 mg of black elder (sambucus nigra L.) extract (filed by NIH under european elder) (median 150 mg).
- 95% of the 1,557 products that print an amount of melatonin list more than its 0.5 mg of melatonin (median 3 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
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?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Sambucus Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for KidsNature's Way same ingredients
- Melatonin Lozenge 2.5 mgNature's Way 4 shared, 76% alike
- Sleep tonight Melatonin Lozenges 2.5 mgNature's Way 4 shared, 76% alike
- Melatonin 3 mg Blueberry LavenderGNC 4 shared, 76% alike
- Dream Teamcare/of 4 shared, 76% alike
- Sleep Gummies Strawberry FlavoredPuritan's Pride 4 shared, 76% alike
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
- Recommendation: Dosage cup included. Shake well before use. Do not use for more than 14 consecutive days unless directed by a physician. For children 3-5 years, consult a physician before use, do not exceed 1 teaspoon (tsp). For 6 years and older, start with 1 teaspoon and give up to 2 teaspoons as needed. Administer 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
- Warnings
- Do not use for more than 14 consecutive days unless directed by a physician. Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Warning: May cause drowsiness.
- If your child is experiencing long-term sleep difficulties, taking any medications, has a medical condition, or chronic disease, consult a physician before use.
- Adults, do not use this product unless advised by a physician if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or nursing; if you are taking any medications; or are being treated for depression, autoimmune, endocrine, diabetes, blood clotting, or seizure disorders.
- Do not take melatonin while operating a motor vehicle or machinery.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains no: sugar, gluten, dairy products, nuts, or artificial colors
- Our standardized elderberry extract is: Gluten free Vegan
- Storage
- To preserve quality and freshness, keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 213665.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Glycerin, purified Water, Malic Acid, Natural flavors, Potassium Sorbate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Circle U Kosher Quality Global Sourcing Bottled & Tested In the USA.
How many labels does Sambucus Nighttime Syrup for Kids have?
One label is on file, entered on February 26, 2020.
- Label 213665 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · off the market December 16, 2020 · 4 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 33674 12822 0
DSLD also links this label to: Sambucus Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for Kids (image difference, same product), Sambucus Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for Kids (image difference, same product), Sambucus Elderberry Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for Kids (image difference, same product), Sambucus Elderberry Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for Kids (image difference, same product), Sambucus Nighttime Syrup with Melatonin for Kids (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Way Brands, LLC (manufacturer), Green Bay, WI. All Nature's Way products.