Bio-Cartilage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Lescarden
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bio-Cartilage 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
Bio-Cartilage is a dietary supplement by Lescarden with 2 active ingredients.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
- “100% Pure Bio-Cartilage Brand Bovine Cartilage” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (750 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2013.
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
General information
Key facts about Bio-Cartilage, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Lescarden |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 360 Cap(s); 750 mg |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 15737 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Pure Bio-Cartilage Brand Bovine Cartilage | 750 mg | -- |
| Collagen | 375 mg | -- |
| Muccopolysaccharides | 340 mg | -- |
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Formulation
Contains No Yeast, Sugar, Milk, Egg, Starch, Wheat, Glutens, Maltodextrin, Soy, Artificial Colors, or Preservatives.
No Fillers - Solvent-free
- USDA Inspected BSE Free
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Tamper-Evident Packaging: For your protection, do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing
Caution: Consult a Healthcare Professional if you are pregnant, nursing or are on other medications
FDA Statement of Identity
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
A natural supplement for joint health and immune system enhancement
USDA Inspected
Formula
Bovine Cartilage 100% Pure
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bio-Cartilage(R) is a registered trademark of Lescarden, Inc. New York, New York 10170.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Studies suggest a daily dosage of 4.5 to 9 grams (6-12 750 mg capsules). As a dietary supplement, take as directed by your healthcare professional.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
100% Pure Bio-Cartilage Brand Bovine Cartilage
- › Collagen
- › Muccopolysaccharides
Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Bio-Cartilage. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bio-Cartilage, from the product label.
Lescarden
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- Lescarden, Inc.
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- ZipCode
- 10170
Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden: Common Questions
Does Bio-Cartilage by Lescarden interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Bio-Cartilage'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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