BioCore Pro 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioCore Pro 50 mg 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 Pro 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Ultra with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra
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 Pro contains 3 active ingredients, all of them protease enzymes — these are proteins that break down other proteins in your digestive tract. The product also includes inactive ingredients (rice bran, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and maltodextrin) that serve as fillers and capsule material.
Protease enzymes are naturally produced in your stomach and pancreas, and this supplement delivers them in concentrated form. Each capsule holds 50 mg of active enzyme material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for protease enzymes in this product. The data we hold doesn't establish how well it works or for what condition.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's a conversation worth having with your doctor or pharmacist — they can tell you whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease is generally well tolerated in most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. In rare cases, people with occupational exposure to airborne protease (like pepsin) have developed allergic reactions in the nose, eyes, or airways; this is uncommon with oral supplements, but it's worth knowing.
During pregnancy, safety hasn't been established, so the data advises against use unless your doctor prescribes it. During breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to recommend it without medical advice.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during these times.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the protease enzymes in this product. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page or confirm with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you take anything regularly.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
BioCore Pro is a protease enzyme supplement that's generally well tolerated for most adults. It carries no documented interactions with medications we could check, though that's not a guarantee none exist.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they'll know your full picture and can tell you whether it's a fit for you.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.
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 Pro 50 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson Ultra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614029320 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 199682 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| BioCore Pro Broad Spectrum Proteolytic Enzyme Blend | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Maltodextrin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
Maximum Strength Protein Digesting Enzyme Blend
The Most Advanced Nutrition Technology
To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com
Seals/Symbols
V Vegetarian formula
Guaranteed Purity & Potency
Formulation
V Vegetarian formula
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking prescription medication or if you have a medical condition.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule per day with water before each meal containing proteins.
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore Pro is a registered trademark of National Enzyme Company.
General
SWU932 Rev 0 05 19 17
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BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra 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 Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BioCore Pro 50 mg. 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 Pro 50 mg, from the product label.
Swanson Ultra
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- www.swansonvitamins.com
BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind BioCore Pro 50 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
BioCore Pro 50 mg'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 3 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.
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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