Slippery elm

Generic name: Slippery Elm
Drug class: Herbal products

Usage of Slippery elm

Slippery elm is a tree also known as Indian Elm, Moose Elm, Olmo Americano, Orme, Orme Gras, Orme Rouge, Red Elm, Sweet Elm, Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra, and other names.

Slippery elm has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating sore throat.

Other uses not proven with research have included cancer, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, cough, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids and others.

It is not certain whether slippery elm is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Slippery elm should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Slippery elm is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Slippery elm may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Slippery elm side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, slippery elm is thought to be likely safe for most people when taken by mouth.

Common side effects of slippery elm may include:

skin irritation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Slippery elm

Before using slippery elm, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use slippery elm if you have certain medical conditions.

It is not known whether slippery elm will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether slippery elm passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Slippery elm

Other drugs may interact with slippery elm, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Do not take slippery elm without medical advice if you are taking:

any oral medicine (taken by mouth).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with slippery elm, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.

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