Black Elderberry Pastilles with Vitamin C + Zinc by Sambucol — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

2 Gram(s) Serving Size

20 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

50% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C

50 mg (56% DV)

Zinc

3 mg (27% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 3mg UL 40mg

Black Elderberry extract

200 mg

📊 Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 📚 11 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 200mg

Honey

100 mg

Other Ingredients

Acacia Gum Maltitol Sorbitol purified Water Vegetable oil Blackcurrant flavor Stevia Beeswax

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (100% of products) Structure/Function (91% of products) Nutrient (41% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions for use Adults and children over 6 years: take 1 pastille as desired for soothing immune support.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not exceed 8 pastilles per day. Not be swallowed whole. Excessive consumption may produced a laxative effect.

Not suitable for children under the age of 6. Keep this and all dietary supplements out of the reach of children.

If you are presently under treatment for any medical condition, or are taking prescription medication, consult your physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.

Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Throat lozenge Helps soothe a scratchy throat Scientifically tested Supports immunity High antioxidant levels Soft and chewy

With honey

Free from lactose, gluten, yeast, egg, no artificial flavors or colors.

Suitable for vegetarians. Vegetarian

Gluten free

Support your immune system Sambucol with Black Elderberry is trusted by millions of people worldwide to help support their immune system.

Black Elderberry Developed by a world renowned virologist, Sambucol's unique manufacturing process preserves and maximized the naturally occurring health benefits of the Black Elderberry Honey Natural Honey helps soothe the throat

Scientifically Tested Sambucol is the unique Black Elderberry that has been used in published scientific studies. No other elderberry brand can make the same claim

Product of Germany

Black Elderberry chewable pastilles with Vitamin C, Zinc and honey.

Helps soothe a scratchy throat

Additional Information

To preserve quality and freshness, keep in a cool, dry place.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. The PharmaCare name guarantees that this product is produced using the highest manufacturing standards, and PharmaCare stands behind every Sambucol product that you purchase. If you are dissatisfied, please visit our website for full details on our refund policy.

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Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2021-04-22

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Lozenge

Brand Sambucol

DSLD ID 245223

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

12 Research Sources

48 Avg Quality Score

4 Rct

4 Systematic Review

2 Meta Analysis

1 Clinical Trial

1 Openfda Safety

B Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials

Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Rct Nutrients 2016

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review

Systematic Review BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2021

PubMed DOI

C Effect of herbal compounds on coronavirus; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Virology journal 2022

PubMed DOI

C Anthroposophic medicine in the treatment of pediatric pseudocroup: A systematic review

Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2018

PubMed DOI

C Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Elderberries on Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Immunity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Rct Nutrients

PubMed DOI

C A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles

Systematic Review Phytotherapy research : PTR 2010

PubMed DOI

C An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Systematic Review Journal of dietary supplements 2014

PubMed DOI

C Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0

Clinical Trial ClinicalTrials.gov 2018

ClinicalTrials.gov

C Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L.) during an outbreak of influenza B Panama

Rct Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 1995

PubMed

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