Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C Syrup | 450mL
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| Serving | 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily for children 5-9 years |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80121845 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- ELDERBERRY + VITAMIN C FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT: Each 5 mL teaspoon provides 55 mg ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, 64:1, standardized to 14% anthocyanins) and 50 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - a natural blueberry-taste liquid kids actually want to take.
- HELPS RELIEVE COLD & FLU SYMPTOMS: Helps relieve symptoms of colds and flus such as coughs, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, and helps relieve fever. Helps to support immune function.
- SIMPLE, AGE-BASED DOSING: Children 5-9 years: 1 teaspoon daily. Adolescents 10-13 years: 1 teaspoon twice daily. Adolescents and adults 14+ years: 1-4 teaspoons daily. Shake before use; refrigerate after opening.
- CAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USE: Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. A diuretic effect may occur. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated by Orange Naturals, developed by naturopathic doctors, and licensed under NPN 80121845. The real ingredient panel is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan.
Product Description
Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C - 55 mg Elderberry & 50 mg Vitamin C per Teaspoon
Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C pairs 55 mg ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, standardized to 14% anthocyanins) with 50 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in every 5 mL teaspoon. Developed by naturopathic doctors, this natural blueberry-taste liquid helps relieve symptoms of colds and flus and helps to support immune function, for children 5 years and up. See the full age-based dosing and cautions below. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80121845.
Enfants Sureau + Vitamine C d'Orange Naturals associe 55 mg d'extrait de sureau noir d'Europe ElderCraft (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, normalisé à 14% anthocyanines) et 50 mg de vitamine C (acide ascorbique) dans chaque cuillerée à thé de 5 mL. Développé par des médecins naturopathes, ce liquide au gout naturel de bleuet aide à soulager les symptômes de rhume et de grippe et aide à soutenir les fonctions immunitaires, pour les enfants de 5 ans et plus. Voir la posologie complète par âge et les mises en garde ci-dessous. NPN 80121845.
A Naturopathic-Developed Kids' Immune Formula
55 mg ElderCraft elderberry extract + 50 mg Vitamin C per teaspoon, natural blueberry taste, developed by naturopathic doctors for ages 5 and up
55 mg Elderberry + 50 mg Vitamin C per Teaspoon
Each 5 mL teaspoon delivers ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (64:1, standardized to 14% anthocyanins) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a natural blueberry-taste liquid.
Developed by Naturopathic Doctors
Orange Naturals formulas, including this Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C syrup, are developed by naturopathic doctors and made in Canada.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and vitamin C have each been studied for their role in cold and flu symptoms and immune function, including in pediatric populations. Here is what the wider research explores.
ElderCraft European Black Elderberry Extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra)
The primary botanical active in this formula, traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold and flu symptoms and studied for antioxidant and antiviral activity.
55 mg per 5 mL teaspoon, 64:1 extract equivalent to 3520 mg dried fruit, standardized to 14% anthocyanins
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
An essential vitamin and antioxidant studied for its role in immune cell function; regular supplementation has been associated with a modest reduction in common cold duration.
50 mg per 5 mL teaspoonOrange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C Syrup: Supplement Facts
Each 5 mL teaspoon contains:
- ElderCraft European Black Elderberry Extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, 64:1, DHE 3520 mg dried fruit, std. to 14% anthocyanins)55 mg
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Purified water, natural blueberry flavour, citric acid, glycerin, disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic) and to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds and flus). Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract). Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain associated with conditions such as arthritis in adults. Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine as an alternative to help remove accumulated waste products via the kidneys, skin and mucus membranes in adults. Helps to support immune function.
Recommended Dose: Children (5-9 years): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) per day. Adolescents (10-13 years): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 times per day. Adolescents and adults (14 years and older): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 to 4 times per day (divided doses). Shake before use. Refrigerate after opening.
Cautions and Warnings: Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Ask a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs. When taking this product, a diuretic effect may occur. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque cuillerée à thé de 5 mL contient :
- ElderCraft Sureau noir d'Europe, extrait (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, 64:1, équivalent à 3520 mg de fruit sec, normalisé à 14% anthocyanines)55 mg
- Vitamine C (acide ascorbique)50 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Eau purifiée, arôme naturel de bleuet, acide citrique, glycérine, EDTA disodique, sorbate de potassium, stévia, xylitol.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Le sureau est utilisé en phytothérapie pour favoriser la sudation (diaphorétique) et pour aider à soulager la fièvre (dans les cas de rhume et de grippe). Le sureau est utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager les symptômes de rhume et de grippe (tels que toux, maux de gorge et catarrhes des voies respiratoires supérieures). Le sureau est utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager la douleur articulaire associée aux affections telles que l'arthrite chez les adultes. Le sureau est utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider à éliminer les déchets accumulés par le biais des reins, de la peau et des muqueuses chez les adultes. Aide à soutenir les fonctions immunitaires.
Posologie recommandée : Enfants (5 à 9 ans) : prendre 1 cuillerée à thé (5 mL) par jour. Adolescents (10 à 13 ans) : prendre 1 cuillerée à thé (5 mL), 2 fois par jour. Adolescents et adultes (14 ans et plus) : prendre 1 cuillerée à thé (5 mL), 2 à 4 fois par jour (doses fractionnées). Agiter avant usage. Réfrigérer après ouverture.
Mises en garde : Consulter un praticien de la santé avant d'en faire l'usage si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez. Consulter un professionnel de la santé si les symptômes persistent ou s'aggravent. Cesser l'utilisation si une hypersensibilité se manifeste. Lorsque vous utilisez ce produit, un effet diurétique pourrait se produire. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80121845
Help support your child's immune function with Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C
55 mg ElderCraft elderberry extract + 50 mg Vitamin C per teaspoon, natural blueberry taste, developed by naturopathic doctors for ages 5 and up - with real age-based dosing and cautions you should read before use.
55 mg Elderberry + 50 mg Vitamin C per Teaspoon
Each 5 mL teaspoon delivers ElderCraft European black elderberry extract standardized to 14% anthocyanins, plus Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms
Helps relieve symptoms of colds and flus (coughs, sore throat, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract) and fever, and helps to support immune function.
A blueberry-taste liquid kids actually take
One teaspoon a day for children 5-9 years - no pills or chewables to resist.
Real cautions, developed by naturopathic doctors
Formulated by Orange Naturals and developed by naturopathic doctors. Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if pregnant or breastfeeding; a diuretic effect may occur. NPN 80121845.
Inside every teaspoon
55 mg ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, standardized to 14% anthocyanins) and 50 mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a natural blueberry-taste liquid - just one teaspoon a day for children 5 to 9 years.
How to use it
Children 5-9 years: 1 teaspoon daily
Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) once a day.
Adolescents 10-13 years: 1 teaspoon twice daily
Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 times a day.
Adolescents and adults 14+: 1-4 teaspoons daily
Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 to 4 times a day, in divided doses.
Shake, refrigerate, and read the cautions
Shake before use and refrigerate after opening. Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if pregnant or breastfeeding; a diuretic effect may occur.
What the research says about this formula's ingredients
Educational summaries of published research on elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and vitamin C generally; not product-specific claims. Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C's own authorized use under NPN 80121845 is that it helps relieve symptoms of colds and flus, helps relieve fever, and helps to support immune function.
A meta-analysis found elderberry supplementation substantially reduced upper respiratory symptoms
Pooling randomized, controlled trials with a total of 180 participants and evaluating moderators such as vaccination status and cause of symptoms, elderberry supplementation was found to substantially reduce upper respiratory symptoms, offering a potentially safer alternative to antibiotic misuse for routine colds and influenza.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsA randomized trial found oral elderberry syrup relieved influenza symptoms about 4 days earlier than placebo
In 60 patients aged 18-54 with influenza-like symptoms of 48 hours or less, those given 15 mL of elderberry syrup four times daily for 5 days had symptoms relieved on average 4 days earlier than the placebo group, and used significantly less rescue medication.
Human RCT (n=60)A randomized trial in air travellers found elderberry supplementation significantly shortened cold duration and severity
In 312 economy-class passengers on long-haul flights, most cold episodes occurred in the placebo group, and placebo-group participants had a significantly longer average duration of cold-episode days and a significantly higher average symptom score than the elderberry group.
Human RCT (n=312)A systematic review found elderberry may reduce cold and flu duration, while finding no evidence it overstimulates the immune system
Reviewing five randomized trials on elderberry for viral respiratory illness, the authors found elderberry may not reduce the risk of developing a cold, but may reduce the duration and severity of colds and the duration of influenza, though the evidence is uncertain; no studies linked elderberry to harmful cytokine-storm-type immune overstimulation.
Systematic reviewA classic study found elderberry extract inhibited multiple influenza strains in vitro and improved symptoms during a real outbreak
A standardized elderberry extract inhibited replication of several human and animal influenza A and B strains in cell culture, and in a placebo-controlled trial during a community influenza B outbreak, 93.3% of the elderberry group showed significant symptom improvement within 2 days versus 91.7% of the placebo group needing at least 6 days.
In vitro study + human RCTA review maps elderberry's polyphenol composition and flags quality-consistency and safety considerations across commercial extracts
Reviewing the chemical composition of European and American elderberry extracts, the authors describe elderberry as an especially rich source of anthocyanins (about 80% of its polyphenol content) linked to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, while noting that consistency of the polyphenol content, and adulteration, are important factors for supplement quality and safety.
ReviewA lab study found a standardized elderberry extract blend strongly inhibited influenza A replication in cell culture
Testing a double-standardized elderberry and chokeberry extract blend against four human respiratory viruses, the blend strongly inhibited replication of influenza A (H1N1) and a human betacoronavirus, with the antiviral activity attributed mainly to the elderberry component.
Preclinical study (in vitro)A lab study found elder fruit extract reduced influenza virus titer at higher doses via a membrane-level mechanism
Testing elder fruit extract on human epithelial cells infected with H9N2 influenza virus, higher doses (40 and 80 micrograms/mL) significantly decreased virus titer and viral protein synthesis, suggesting the extract interferes with the lipid-raft-associated membrane processes viruses use to enter and exit cells.
Preclinical study (in vitro)A review of Turkish folk medicine found Sambucus nigra among the most-studied plants for anti-influenza activity
Cataloguing 224 herbal taxa used traditionally against influenza across Turkey, the authors identified Sambucus nigra as one of the most frequently investigated species in worldwide in vitro and in vivo anti-influenza research, alongside quercetin and chlorogenic acid as commonly identified active substances.
Ethnopharmacological reviewA randomized trial in children aged 3-10 found an elderberry-containing immune supplement reduced respiratory infection frequency and severity
In 110 children aged 3-10 with a history of at least four respiratory infections in the previous year, a food supplement containing Sambucus nigra among other ingredients significantly reduced the mean number of infection episodes, illness days, and days with fever, cough and rhinitis compared with placebo, and was well tolerated.
Human RCT (n=110, ages 3-10)A real-world study in children with recurrent respiratory infections found an elderberry-containing supplement reduced infections versus standard care alone
In 298 children with recurrent respiratory infections in pediatric primary care, 160 given a supplement containing Sambucus nigra extract, beta-glucan, zinc and vitamin D3 had significantly fewer and shorter respiratory infections, and parents reported less severe symptoms, than 138 children receiving standard therapy alone.
Real-world clinical study (n=298 children)An ethnobotanical field study found Sambucus nigra still used traditionally for cough and colds, with a profile the authors say converges with modern pharmacology
Documenting plants used for respiratory disorders across 20 Transylvanian settlements, the researchers recorded Sambucus nigra among the species still prepared as infusions and syrups for cough, common cold, sore throat and pneumonia, noting its traditional expectorant and anti-inflammatory use aligns with available pharmacological evidence.
Ethnobotanical field studyA Cochrane meta-analysis found regular vitamin C reduced cold duration by 14% in children, though it did not reduce incidence in the general population
Pooling 29 trial comparisons (11,306 participants), regular vitamin C supplementation did not reduce the risk of catching a cold in the general community, but reduced cold duration by 8% in adults and 14% in children, with 1-2 g/day shortening children's colds by 18%; therapeutic (onset-of-symptoms) dosing showed no consistent benefit.
Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysisA review of 82 studies confirms regular vitamin C supplementation shortens cold duration more in children than adults
Reviewing the evidence on vitamin C, D, zinc and pelargonium for the common cold, the authors report that regular vitamin C supplementation (1-2 g/day) reduces cold duration by 8% in adults and 14% in children, and also reduces symptom severity.
ReviewA summary of 7 Cochrane reviews found vitamin C may have a small preventive role against the common cold
Summarizing Cochrane reviews of non-antibiotic common-cold treatments, the author found vitamin C may play a small role in preventing colds, with a clearer benefit in people under brief periods of high-intensity physical activity or sub-arctic conditions than in the general population.
Review of systematic reviewsAn evidence review found regular vitamin C may shorten cold symptom duration in both adults and children
Reviewing Cochrane, PubMed and other databases, the authors concluded that regular vitamin C consumption is not effective at preventing colds in the general adult population, but may reduce the duration of cold symptoms in both adults and children, without reducing symptom severity.
Evidence-based practice reviewA pediatric RCT found adjunct vitamin E plus C did not significantly speed recovery from severe respiratory infection - an honest null finding
In 174 hospitalized infants and young children (2-35 months) with severe acute lower respiratory infection, adding vitamin E (200 mg) and vitamin C (100 mg) twice daily to standard treatment did not significantly improve recovery time from being very ill, fever, feeding difficulty or rapid breathing compared with standard treatment alone.
Human RCT (n=174 infants/children)Two placebo-controlled trials found a vitamin C plus zinc combination reduced cold symptom duration more than placebo
In two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (pooled n=94) of a combination of 1000 mg vitamin C plus 10 mg zinc for the common cold, the combination was significantly more effective than placebo at reducing rhinorrhea duration over 5 days, with quicker symptom relief and good tolerability.
Human RCTs (pooled n=94)A landmark review describes how vitamin C supports both innate and adaptive immune cell function
This widely cited review describes how vitamin C accumulates in neutrophils to enhance chemotaxis, phagocytosis and microbial killing, supports epithelial barrier function against pathogens, and appears to enhance the differentiation and proliferation of B- and T-lymphocytes.
ReviewA review traces vitamin C's history from cold prevention theories to its modern understood role in immune function
Summarizing decades of vitamin C research, the authors note that a balanced diet meeting daily vitamin C requirements supports normal immune function, while cautioning that current evidence does not support oral vitamin C supplements 'boosting' immunity beyond adequate intake in well-nourished people.
ReviewA review of dietary antioxidants describes vitamin C's role in regulating the immune system's microbe-fighting free-radical reactions
Reviewing dietary antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and selenium, the authors describe how these nutrients help regulate the reactive-oxygen-species reactions that neutrophils and macrophages use to fight invading bacteria, viruses and parasites, supporting overall immune cell function.
ReviewA market analysis of 106 vitamin C supplements found adverse effects are rare at typical doses, with caution advised for kidney-stone history
Analyzing the labeling, dose and marketing of vitamin C supplements sold in Germany and the USA, the authors found adverse effects of even high doses are rare in healthy people, but caution people with limited kidney function or a prior history of kidney stones, and flagged gaps in some products' required safety labeling.
Market and safety analysisA clinical review of common cold treatment notes colds are self-limited and cautions against over-the-counter cold medication in young children
Reviewing evidence-based treatment of the common cold in adults and children, the authors note most colds are self-limited, and that over-the-counter cold medications should not be used in children younger than four years, with only a small list of treatments shown safe and effective for children.
Clinical reviewA narrative review of zinc, selenium and vitamin C in immune health favours targeted, individualized use over routine high-dose supplementation
Reviewing the roles of zinc, selenium and vitamin C in immune health, the authors describe vitamin C's contribution to epithelial barrier integrity and leukocyte function, while concluding that routine high-dose supplementation offers limited added benefit in healthy, non-deficient individuals and should be targeted to those with confirmed low intake.
Narrative reviewFrequently asked questions
What is Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C and what does it do?
It's a liquid syrup providing 55 mg ElderCraft European black elderberry extract and 50 mg Vitamin C per 5 mL teaspoon. It helps relieve symptoms of colds and flus and helps to support immune function.
What age is it for?
The label is formulated for children 5 years and up. Children 5-9 years take 1 teaspoon daily; adolescents 10-13 years take 1 teaspoon twice daily; adolescents and adults 14+ take 1-4 teaspoons daily in divided doses.
How do I give it to my child?
Shake before use. Give 1 teaspoon (5 mL) at the dose for their age group. Refrigerate after opening.
Who should consult a healthcare practitioner before using it?
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
What are the medicinal ingredients?
Each 5 mL teaspoon contains ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, 64:1, standardized to 14% anthocyanins) 55 mg, and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 50 mg.
How long does one bottle last?
Each 450 mL bottle provides 90 teaspoon (5 mL) servings - a 90-day supply at the standard 1-teaspoon daily dose for children 5-9 years.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
The real ingredient panel (purified water, natural blueberry flavour, citric acid, glycerin, disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol) contains no gluten, dairy or soy sources and no animal-derived ingredients.
Where do I buy it?
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Help support your child's immune function with Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C
Get Orange Naturals Kids Elderberry + Vitamin C Syrup on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80121845. Helps to relieve symptoms of colds and flus. Helps to support immune function. Formulated for children 5 years and up; see label for full dosing by age. Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The research summaries on this page concern the individual ingredients generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Ask a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs. When taking this product, a diuretic effect may occur. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic) and to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds and flus). Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract). Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain associated with conditions such as arthritis in adults. Elderberry is used in Herbal Medicine as an alternative to help remove accumulated waste products via the kidneys, skin and mucus membranes in adults. Helps to support immune function.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each 5 mL teaspoon contains): ElderCraft European black elderberry extract (fruit, Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, 64:1 extract equivalent to 3520 mg dried fruit, standardized to 14% anthocyanins), 55 mg. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 50 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Purified water, natural blueberry flavour, citric acid, glycerin, disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Children (5-9 years): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) per day. Adolescents (10-13 years): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 times per day. Adolescents and adults (14 years and older): take 1 teaspoon (5 mL), 2 to 4 times per day (divided doses). Shake before use. Refrigerate after opening.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.