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Bromelain 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Jarrow Formulas

Bromelain 500 mg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 Bromelain 500 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bromelain 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Jarrow Formulas with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for inflammation and swelling, sinus and nasal congestion, digestion support.Based on those ingredients, 141 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas

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: bromelain 500 mg, an enzyme extracted from pineapple stems. Bromelain is used traditionally for inflammation and digestion support, though the research backing many of these uses is still limited.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients—calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and glycerin—which serve as binders, fillers, and flow agents to hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This Bromelain product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Bromelain's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“supports digestion”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence supporting bromelain for common uses is insufficient to make a reliable recommendation. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), burns, cancer, chemotherapy-related nerve damage, chronic venous insufficiency (poor circulation), and diabetes.

That doesn't mean bromelain doesn't work for any of these—it means well-designed studies haven't proven it one way or the other. If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bromelain

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.

Bromelain is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth short-term. The most common side effects are digestive: diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and headache.

Less commonly, some people have allergic reactions—rash, hives, throat itching, or (if inhaled) asthma-like symptoms; seek medical attention if you notice these. Long-term safety data is limited, so use caution if you plan to take it for extended periods.

Bromelain is not recommended during pregnancy due to insufficient safety data, and its safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid it while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking bromelain if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bromelain

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 — Bromelain.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 141 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 taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners like warfarin, apixaban, or antiplatelet medications like aspirin and clopidogrel)—bromelain may increase bleeding risk. If you take tetracycline antibiotics, ask whether this product could affect how your medication works.

No interactions are documented for other medication types in our data, but that doesn't rule out interactions we haven't found.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Bromelain may help with inflammation, but the science backing that for most conditions isn't strong yet. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or tetracycline antibiotics, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this—the bleeding risk is real.

Digestive upset is common, and it's not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use it short-term and keep an eye out for any unusual bleeding or allergic symptoms.

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 Feb 22, 2024.

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 Bromelain 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Jarrow Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 790011230069
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307568
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
790011230069
IngredientAmount% DV
Bromelain500 mg--

Other ingredients: Calcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Silicified Microcrystaline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults take 1 tablet once a day or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional. Swallow quickly with a full glass of liquid.

Formula

Jarrow Formulas Bromelain is a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme extracted from pineapple sap and stem that supports digestion.

Digestive enzyme

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if allergic to pineapples, honeybee stings, or olive pollen.

Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under the age of 18, are taking medication or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.

Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under the age of 18, are taking medication or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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.

Formulation

Vegan

Supports protein digestion

Gluten free

No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, peanuts/tree nuts or sesame.

Igen Non-GMO tested

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

GDU, Gelatin-Digesting Units

Digestive

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2023 Jarrow Formulas

Seals/Symbols

Igen Non-GMO tested

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Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas label

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Bromelain 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bromelain

Interacts with
141 drugs
500 mg per serving

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early st...

Bromelain monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Silicified Microcrystaline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas Drug Interactions

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141Drugs
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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bromelain 141

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bromelain 500 mg interact with 141 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bromelain 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bromelain

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bromelain 500 mg 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.

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Bromelain full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bromelain 500 mg, from the product label.

Jarrow Formulas

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Name
Jarrow Formulas, Inc.
City
Sherman Oaks
State
CA
ZipCode
91403
Phone Number
1-866-459-4154
Web Address
www.Jarrow.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas: Common Questions

Does Bromelain 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bromelain 500 mg has a known interaction with 141 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bromelain 500 mg 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.
Can I take bromelain if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data on bromelain in pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Its safety while breastfeeding is also unknown, so avoid it then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about alternatives.
What side effects should I watch for?
Digestive upset is most common—diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, nausea, or headache. Rarely, allergic reactions occur: rash, hives, throat itching, or breathing trouble. Stop and seek medical help if you get allergic symptoms.
How long can I safely take bromelain?
Short-term use is well tolerated, but long-term safety data is limited. If you plan to take it for weeks or months, check with your doctor or pharmacist first about whether that's right for you.
Does bromelain actually work for inflammation or digestion?
The evidence isn't strong enough yet to say for certain. Studies haven't clearly proven bromelain works for the main uses people try it for, so we don't have reliable data backing its effectiveness.
What's in the tablet besides bromelain?
The tablet contains fillers and binders like calcium phosphate, cellulose, and magnesium stearate to hold it together. These are inactive ingredients and don't provide any therapeutic effect.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bromelain 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bromelain

Interacts with 141 drugs

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early studies are promising, but the overall evi...

Read the full Bromelain monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bromelain 500 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.

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 19 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.

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

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