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Dietary supplement

Children's Chewable Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitabase

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Children's Chewable Enzymes is a dietary supplement by Vitabase 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 Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 10 of its 10 active ingredients.
  • “Plant Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (72 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This chewable tablet contains 10 active digestive enzymes. Lactase breaks down milk sugar; Lipase handles fats; Amylase, Glucoamylase, and Diastase work on carbohydrates; Invertase breaks down table sugar; and Protease I, II, III, and IV split proteins.

Together they're meant to help your child's body digest food more completely. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — fructose, mannitol, natural fruit flavors, carmine color for appearance, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silica — that help hold the chewable together and make it taste good.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive enzyme support for children.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, Dyspepsia, indigestion, bloating, fat malabsorption, pancreatic insufficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

The evidence we hold is limited. Lactase is rated effective for lactose intolerance — if your child can't digest milk sugar well, this ingredient should help.

For the other enzymes — Lipase for indigestion or bowel inflammation, and the Proteases — the data on file shows insufficient evidence to say whether they work for those uses. We have no effectiveness ratings for Amylase, Invertase, Glucoamylase, or Diastase.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase, Lactase, and the Proteases are generally well tolerated in most children, but a few cautions apply. Lipase and the Proteases can occasionally cause digestive upset or allergic reactions; if your child has a serious digestive condition, use only under your doctor's guidance.

Lactase rarely causes contact allergies in people who handle powdered form, but that's not typical with the chewable tablet. For pregnancy or breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data on Lipase to know either way — talk with your doctor before using.

Lactase is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but check first. The Proteases haven't been studied in pregnancy, so they're best avoided unless your doctor prescribes them; breastfeeding data is also limited, so ask your healthcare provider.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we have monographs on, so there are no specific medication types to double-check. That said, we could not verify Amylase, Invertase, Glucoamylase, and Diastase against our drug interaction databases, so if your child takes any medications, run them through the search tool on this page or confirm with your pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This enzyme blend can help a child digest food, especially if they're lactose intolerant. It's generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions for the ingredients we could check.

Since we couldn't verify four of the enzymes against medication databases, and since digestive enzymes can occasionally trigger upset or allergies, it's smart to mention this product to your child's doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if your child takes any regular medications or has a digestive disorder.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 6 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2012.

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 Children's Chewable Enzymes, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitabase
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 7021
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase, 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase1750 DU--
Lipase250 FIP--
Lactase500 ALU--
Invertase200 SU--
Glucoamylase2.5 AGU--
Diastase750 DP--
Protease I1 AP--
Protease II10500 HUT--
Plant Enzyme Blend72 mg--
Protease III2000 PC--
Protease IV25 SAPU--

Other ingredients: Fructose, Mannitol, natural mixed berry flavor, natural Strawberry flavor, natural Citrus blend flavor, Carmine color, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains No Added salt, yeast, wheat, soy, corn, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Great Berry Flavor!

Vitabase uses only high quality ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, children over four (4) years chew one (1) chewable vegetarian tablet at mealtime or as directed by a health care professional.

Seals/Symbols

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Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.

Plant Enzyme Blend

72 mg per serving Form: BioCore Kids(TM), n-zimes(TM)

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructose, Mannitol, Natural mixed berry flavor, Natural Strawberry flavor, Natural Citrus blend flavor, Carmine color, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Children's Chewable Enzymes. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Children's Chewable Enzymes, from the product label.

Vitabase

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Name
Vitabase.com
City
Monroe
State
GA
ZipCode
30656
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase: Common Questions

Does Children's Chewable Enzymes by Vitabase interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Children's Chewable Enzymes. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Children's Chewable Enzymes contains 10 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will this help if my child can't digest milk?
Lactase, one of the active ingredients, is rated effective for lactose intolerance, so it should help break down milk sugar. If that's your child's main issue, this product may be a good fit — but talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What if my child has an allergic reaction?
Proteolytic enzymes (the Proteases in this product) have rarely caused allergic reactions in people exposed to them, including allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma, though that was mostly in occupational settings. If your child develops a rash, trouble breathing, or other signs of an allergic reaction, stop and seek medical care right away.
Is it safe to give during pregnancy?
This product is a children's chewable, so it's formulated for kids, not pregnant people. If you're asking about pregnancy safety for a different reason, the data on Lipase and the Proteases hasn't been well studied during pregnancy, so you'd need to check with your doctor. Lactase is likely safe during pregnancy.
Can I use it while breastfeeding?
Lactase is likely safe during breastfeeding. Lipase and the Proteases haven't been well studied while breastfeeding, so ask your doctor or pharmacist first before using.
What does each enzyme do?
Lactase breaks down milk sugar; Lipase handles fats; Amylase, Glucoamylase, and Diastase work on carbohydrates; Invertase breaks down table sugar; and Protease I through IV split proteins. Together they help your child's body digest food more completely.
Will it interact with my child's medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. To be certain about your child's specific medications, run them through the search tool on this page or confirm with your pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

Children's Chewable Enzymes'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 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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

Lactase 1 reference
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lactase monograph →

Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
  1. 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
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. 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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