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Apple Pectin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by HerbaDiet

Apple Pectin label
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Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Apple Pectin against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Apple Pectin is a dietary supplement by HerbaDiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: apple pectin. Pectin is a type of fiber found naturally in apples and other fruits — here it's concentrated into supplement form.

The capsule shell itself is made from vegetable cellulose, an inactive ingredient that holds the pectin together.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Pectin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support digestive health and regularity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Constipation, Digestive comfort.
  • The closest evidence on file: Pectin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Pectin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Apple pectin has been studied for its effect on high cholesterol and shows possibly effective evidence for that use. The evidence for its use in prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance) and radiation exposure isn't established enough in the data we hold to rate it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pectin from food and typical supplement amounts is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are digestive — diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramping.

Allergic reactions are rare but can happen in people sensitive to pectin; a very small number of sensitive individuals have had serious reactions including anaphylaxis. During pregnancy, dietary amounts of pectin are fine, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor before taking concentrated pectin supplements if you're pregnant.

The same goes for breastfeeding: dietary amounts are likely okay, but supplement safety data isn't on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart, lovastatin (Mevacor) for cholesterol, or any tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline — pectin may reduce how well your body absorbs these medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're looking to support cholesterol levels, apple pectin has some evidence behind it. But if you take digoxin, lovastatin, or tetracycline antibiotics, you need to check with your pharmacist first — pectin can interfere with how your body absorbs these drugs.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor about whether a supplement is right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Apple Pectin, straight from the product label.

Brand HerbaDiet
Barcode (UPC) 880854982611
Net contents 60 V-Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 257348
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
880854982611
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Pectin1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Apple Pectin is a source of water-soluble fiber which has a gel-forming effect when mixed with water. Apple pectin can be a natural method to support digestive disorders. Encapsulating this goodness in our quick release, easy to swallow vegan capsules, guarantees you a premium quality nutritional supplement.

Formulation

Supports healthy digestion Supports overall well-being Promotes regularity

Natural color variation may occur in this product

100% natural Intestinal support

Vegan

Non-GMO

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Free Of preservatives, binders, gluten, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast

Every batch 3rd party lab tested

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product isnot intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing. Dietary supplement shouldn't be used as a substitute for a varied diet

Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for medicinal use

Storage

Store in cool, dry place

Seals/Symbols

fssai Lic. No.: 20817018000147 Vcaps Plus GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product

General Statements

1% for the planet

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: Take 3 capsules 1-2 times a day with 8-10 oz. of water or juice preferably 30 minutes before meals. Be sure to consume additional fluids through the day

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Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet label

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Apple Pectin label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Pectin

Interacts with
23 drugs
1500 mg per serving

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...

Apple Pectin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Apple Pectin 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Apple Pectin interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Apple Pectin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Apple Pectin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Apple Pectin with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Apple Pectin3 drug types · 23 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Lovastatin (Mevacor)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Apple Pectin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Pectin, from the product label.

HerbaDiet

Name
Arkure Health Care
City
Haryana
State
India
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
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Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet: Common Questions

Does Apple Pectin by HerbaDiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Apple Pectin has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Apple Pectin contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this give me digestive issues?
Some people do experience diarrhea, gas, loose stools, or mild cramping when they take pectin supplements. Starting with a smaller dose and taking it with food may help, but if digestive trouble persists, stop and talk with us.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Dietary amounts of pectin are fine during pregnancy, but concentrated supplements like this one haven't been well studied in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before starting to make sure it's right for your situation.
Is apple pectin the same as the pectin in jam?
Yes — it's the same substance. This supplement is just a concentrated form of the fiber that's naturally in apples and other fruits. Food amounts are generally safe; this is a larger dose in capsule form.
Can I take this with my other supplements?
Because pectin can interfere with how your body absorbs certain things, space it out from other supplements if possible. If you take medications — especially heart or antibiotic drugs — check with your pharmacist first.
How does apple pectin help cholesterol?
The evidence shows it's possibly effective for high cholesterol, though we don't have complete details on exactly how it works. It's thought to bind cholesterol in your digestive tract so your body gets rid of it rather than absorbs it.
Is this safe for someone with a fruit allergy?
Pectin can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people, including serious ones in rare cases. If you have any history of fruit or oral allergies, talk with your pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Apple Pectin’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 drugs

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Apple Pectin's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pectin 11 references
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

See these in context on the Pectin monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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