BioCore Optimum Complete Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioCore Optimum Complete 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
BioCore Optimum Complete is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson
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
Low disclosure
BioCore Optimum Complete contains 10 active digestive enzymes. Lipase helps break down fats, lactase breaks down the milk sugar lactose, and protease breaks down proteins.
The product also includes amylase (for carbohydrates), alpha-galactosidase, glucoamylase, invertase, acid maltase, and peptidase—all designed to support different stages of digestion. The inactive ingredients are rice bran, hypromellose, dextrin, maltodextrin, and medium chain triglyceride.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase in this product is rated effective for lactose intolerance—the evidence supports its use if you have trouble digesting dairy. For the other enzymes—lipase, protease, and the rest—the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
Lipase and protease show insufficient reliable evidence for inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia, and other conditions we track; the remaining ingredients have no effectiveness ratings on file. That doesn't mean they don't work, just that the clinical evidence we have access to doesn't support specific claims yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lipase and lactase are generally well tolerated. Protease may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people and should be avoided in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor; breastfeeding safety hasn't been well studied, so check with your healthcare provider first.
Lipase has little safety data in pregnancy—use only if your doctor advises it—and breastfeeding safety hasn't been well studied either. Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy but warrants a quick check with your doctor before regular use; limited data exists for breastfeeding, but since it acts only in the gut, ask your pharmacist or doctor first.
One case of allergic reaction (contact dermatitis and allergic rhinitis) to lactase has been reported in a worker exposed to powdered lactase powder.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We were unable to verify amylase, alpha-galactosidase, glucoamylase, invertase, acid maltase, and peptidase for drug interactions, so check your specific medications using the tool on this page, and mention this product to your pharmacist or doctor if you take any prescriptions regularly.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This enzyme blend works best if you need lactase for lactose intolerance; for the other enzymes, the evidence isn't clear yet. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a serious digestive condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you before starting.
Because we couldn't check all the ingredients for drug interactions, search your medications on this page to be sure.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 4 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
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 BioCore Optimum Complete, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614024455 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 265057 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| BioCore Optimum Complete | 220 mg | -- |
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Acid Maltase | 0 NP | -- |
| Peptidase | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Hypromellose, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Medium Chain Triglyceride
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General Statements
swanson.com or call 1-800-437-4148
Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Formulation
Digestive enzyme derived from plant sources Assists in breaking down foods more efficiently
Digestive Health Comprehensive Enzyme Formula
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule with water immediately before each meal.
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore Optimum Complete is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
May contain tree nut (coconut).
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has 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
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BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson 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 BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson
These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Hypromellose, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Medium Chain Triglyceride. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BioCore Optimum Complete. 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 BioCore Optimum Complete, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
BioCore Optimum Complete by Swanson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind BioCore Optimum Complete’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactase
Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can reduce gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhe...
Read the full Lactase monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BioCore Optimum Complete'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 5 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.
Lipase 1 reference
- Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed
Lactase 1 reference
- Laukkanen A, Ruoppi P, Remes S, Koistinen T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S. Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2007;57(2):89-93. PubMed
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 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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