BioCell Collagen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioCell Collagen 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
BioCell Collagen is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin hydration and aging, joint comfort and osteoarthritis, dry eyes.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chondroitin Sulfate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
BioCell Collagen has three active ingredients. Hyaluronic acid is a compound that helps retain moisture and may support skin hydration and joint comfort.
Chondroitin sulfate is a natural component of cartilage believed to help maintain joint structure. The product also contains hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II, a form of collagen that's been broken down for easier absorption.
Beyond these actives, the capsules contain gelatin, rice flour, cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C), and silicon dioxide — all inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eyes and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds on the lower leg related to poor circulation), but evidence for aging skin is insufficient.
Chondroitin sulfate is possibly effective for cataracts and osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint damage), though evidence for aging skin and bone health is insufficient. For the hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II, we hold no effectiveness data.
Overall, evidence supports some uses for the individual ingredients, but not all the claims people make about collagen supplements.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate are both generally well tolerated in oral form. With chondroitin, the most common side effects are mild digestive complaints — abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea.
Rare cases of liver problems have been reported. Some people have also reported skin symptoms like swelling around the eyes, swelling in the lower legs, and rash; photosensitivity (unusual sun sensitivity) and asthma flare-ups have been documented in rare cases.
For hyaluronic acid, long-term safety has not been fully studied. We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for hyaluronic acid.
Chondroitin safety data is insufficient during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
The main medication type to check before taking this is warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants) — chondroitin sulfate may increase their blood-thinning effect. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page, or ask your pharmacist to review them with you.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
BioCell Collagen may be worth considering if you're looking to support joint or skin health, especially if you have osteoarthritis or dry eyes — two conditions where the ingredients have some evidence. If you take warfarin or any blood thinner, check with us first.
Pregnant or nursing? Talk to your doctor before starting.
Your pharmacist can help you decide if this fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.
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 BioCell Collagen, straight from the product label.
| Brand | OL Olympian Labs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 710013003270 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 326649 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid | 150 mg | -- |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 300 mg | -- |
| BioCell Collagen | 1.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Chicken Collagen Type II, Hydrolyzed | 900 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Clinically tested Advanced formula
Gluten free Allergen free Non GMO We do not use ingredients that were produced using modern biotechnology
Reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Aids in skin hydration Supports joint comfort & mobility
No: milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans.
Made in USA
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.
Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.
Prop 65 Warning for California residents Warning This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) capsules daily, preferably on an empty stomach, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCell Collagen is a registered trademark of BioCell Technology LLC, Newport Beach, California USA (US Patents 6,025,327; 6,323,319; 6,780,841; 7,091,180; 7,799,348 other US and foreign patents pending)
Formula
BioCell Collagen
General Statements
To view clinical studies visit BioCellCollagen.com
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BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs 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 BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 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.
BioCell Collagen
- › Hyaluronic Acid
- › Chondroitin Sulfate
- › Chicken Collagen Type II, Hydrolyzed
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs contains three active ingredients.
Two of them have been checked for interactions: hyaluronic acid shows no known interactions with medications, but chondroitin sulfate does interact with a key blood thinner.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Chondroitin sulfate may increase how warfarin (Coumadin) thins your blood. This is a moderate-severity interaction — when chondroitin is combined with glucosamine, there have been multiple reports of higher INR (a measure of blood thinning), though the effect of chondroitin alone is less clear.
If you take warfarin, check with your pharmacist before starting this product.
The third active ingredient, hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II, could not be checked against our interaction data. We also cannot verify any interactions for BioCell Collagen itself as a proprietary blend.
Use the medication checker on this page with your exact prescriptions, or ask your pharmacist to review your full drug list before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in BioCell Collagen interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in BioCell Collagen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chondroitin Sulfate
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with BioCell Collagen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chondroitin SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with BioCell Collagen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chondroitin SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in BioCell Collagen 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.
Chondroitin Sulfate
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. However, the effect of chondroitin alone is unclear.
There have been multiple reports of increased international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking warfarin with glucosamine, with or without chondroitin. The lack of reports with chondroitin alone seem to suggest that the interactions occurring in these reports may have been due to glucosamine. In two individual case reports, glucosamine/chondroitin combinations were associated with a significant increase in INR in patients previously stabilized on warfarin. Additionally, 20 voluntary case reports to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have linked glucosamine plus chondroitin with increased INR, bruising, and bleeding in patients who were also taking warfarin. There have also been 20 additional case reports to the World Health Organization (WHO) that link glucosamine alone, without chondroitin, to increased INR in patients taking warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BioCell Collagen, from the product label.
OL Olympian Labs
See all OL Olympian Labs products- Name
- Olympian Labs, Inc.
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85027
- Phone Number
- 1.800.473.5883
- Web Address
- www.olympianlabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind BioCell Collagen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin moisture and joint comfort, and the evi...
Read the full Hyaluronic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographChondroitin Sulfate
Interacts with 2 drugsChondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring building block of cartilage that is widely taken, often with glucosamine, for osteoarthritis joint pain. The evidence is mixed—some people report...
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BioCell Collagen'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.
The 26 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.
Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
- Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
- Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
- Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed
Chondroitin Sulfate 22 references
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Tallia AF, Cardone DA. Asthma exacerbation associated with glucosamine-chondroitin supplement. J Am Board Fam Pract 2002;15:481-4..
- Danao-Camara T. Potential side effects of treatment with glucosamine and chondroitin. Arthritis Rheum 2000;43:2853. PubMed
- Rozenfeld V, Crain JL, Callahan AK. Possible augmentation of warfarin effect by glucosamine-chondroitin. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2004;61:306-307. PubMed
- Clegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med 2006;354:795-808. DOI
- Knudsen J, Sokol GH. Potential glucosamine-warfarin interaction resulting in increased international normalized ratio: Case report and review of the literature and MedWatch database. Pharmacotherapy 2008;28:540-8. PubMed
- Yue QY, Strandell J, Myrberg O. Concomitant use of glucosamine potentiates the effect of warfarin. Jan 2006. Drug Safety 29(10):911-1010. DOI
- Nordling, J. and van, Ophoven A. Intravesical glycosaminoglycan replenishment with chondroitin sulphate in chronic forms of cystitis. A multi-national, multi-centre, prospective observational clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung. 2008;58(7):328-335. PubMed
- Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, B., Downey, J., Singh, R., Skehan, A., Carr, L., and Irvine-Bird, K. A real-life multicentre clinical practice study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravesical chondroitin sulphate for the treatment of interstitial cystit
- Oliviero, U., Sorrentino, G. P., De Paola, P., Tranfaglia, E., D'Alessandro, A., Carifi, S., Porfido, F. A., Cerio, R., Grasso, A. M., Policicchio, D., and . Effects of the treatment with matrix on elderly people with chronic articular degeneration. Drug
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- Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, R. B., Steinhoff, G., Palmer, B., and Hanno, P. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group pilot evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intravesical sodium chondroitin sulfate versus vehicle control in patients with
- Sawitzke, A. D., Shi, H., Finco, M. F., Dunlop, D. D., Harris, C. L., Singer, N. G., Bradley, J. D., Silver, D., Jackson, C. G., Lane, N. E., Oddis, C. V., Wolfe, F., Lisse, J., Furst, D. E., Bingham, C. O., Reda, D. J., Moskowitz, R. W., Williams, H. J.
- Wildi, L. M., Raynauld, J. P., Martel-Pelletier, J., Beaulieu, A., Bessette, L., Morin, F., Abram, F., Dorais, M., and Pelletier, J. P. Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starti
- Pavelka and et al. Double-blind, dose effect study of oral cs 4 & 6 1200mg, 800mg, 200mg against placebo in the treatment of femorotibial osteoarthritis. Wular Rheumatol Liter 1998;27(suppl 2):63.
- Cerda C, Bruguera M, Parés A. Hepatotoxicity associated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in patients with chronic liver disease. World J Gastroenterol 2013;19(32):5381-4. PubMed
- von Felden J, Montani M, Kessebohm K, Stickel F. Drug-induced acute liver injury mimicking autoimmune hepatitis after intake of dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2013;51(3):219-23. PubMed
- Provenza JR, Shinjo SK, Silva JM, Peron CR, Rocha FA. Combined glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, once or three times daily, provides clinically relevant analgesia in knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2015;34:1455-62. PubMed
- Ossendza RA, Grandval P, Chinoune F, Rocher F, Chapel F, Bernardini D. [Acute cholestatic hepatitis due to glucosamine forte]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2007 Apr;31(4):449-50.
- Greenlee H, Crew KD, Shao T, Kranwinkel G, Kalinsky K, Maurer M, Brafman L, Insel B, Tsai WY, Hershman DL. Phase II study of glucosamine with chondroitin on aromatase inhibitor-associated joint symptoms in women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer 201 PubMed
- Chu EC, Huang KHK, Cheung G, Ng G, Lin A. Delayed Skin Allergy to Glucosamine Chondroitin Supplement. Cureus 2023;15(3):e36310. PubMed
- Lila AM, Alekseeva LI, Baranov AA, et al. Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine combination in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis: A long-term observational study in Russia. World J Orthop 2023;14(6):443-457. PubMed
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