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Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry

by Nature's Way · lozenge · 1 carton

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 33674 12403 1
  • DSLD label 204841
  • Serving 1 lozenge (4 g)

Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry by Nature's Way lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 1 lozenge, such as 60 mg of vitamin C, 5 mg of zinc and 12.5 mg of organic black elder (sambucus nigra L.) extract, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 24, 2019.

What is in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 lozenge. 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).

Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 204841, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories15 Calories
Total Carbohydrates3 g1%Carbohydrate in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry against 21,979 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.3 g

47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 12 g.

Total Sugars2 gSugar in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry against 11,807 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 8 g.

Added Sugars2 g4%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid60 mg67%Vitamin C in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry against 18,583 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg60 mg

65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg.

Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate)5 mg45%Zinc in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry 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). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

organic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extractas BioActivesorganic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract (Form: standardized to BioActives) PlantPart: berry Genus: Sambucus Species: nigra Classifier: L. Note: from12.5 mgEuropean Elder in Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry against 920 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 150 mg.12.5 mg

97% of 920 products listing european elder give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

premium cultivar Elderberries800 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 204841 (entered July 24, 2019), 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:

  • 97% of the 920 products that print an amount of european elder list more than its 12.5 mg of organic black elder (sambucus nigra L.) extract (filed by NIH under european elder) (median 150 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 4 servings 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?

6 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
Recommendation: Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. Adults: Take 1 lozenge as needed up to 4 times daily. Children 5 years of age and older: Take 1 lozenge as needed 1-2 times daily.
Warnings
If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. Choking hazard.
For your safety each lozenge is individually wrapped. Do not use if pouch is torn or lozenges are unwrapped.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gentle, solvent-free extraction ensures maximum flavonoid potency.
No artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors.
Gluten free
Storage
To help preserve freshness, keep tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 204841.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Natural flavors.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): USDA Organic Triangle K Kosher; Quality Assurance International Certified Organic. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).

How many labels does Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry have?

2 labels are on file under this name since July 24, 2019: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 251662 Entered June 23, 2021 · off the market December 20, 2024 · 24 lozenges · UPC 0 33674 10220 6
  2. Label 204841 (current) Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 1 carton · UPC 0 33674 12403 1

DSLD also links this label to: Organic Sambucus Berry Flavor (package size difference, same product), Organic Sambucus (package size difference, same product), Organic Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Berry Flavored (package size difference, same product), Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Orignal Elderberry (package size 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 (distributor), Green Bay, WI. All Nature's Way products.

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