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Choline with Inositol and PABA Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson Laboratories

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Choline with Inositol and PABA is a dietary supplement by Bronson Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos), anxiety and panic, depression and mood.Based on those ingredients, 102 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Inositol, Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains three active ingredients. Inositol is a naturally occurring compound involved in cell signaling and has been studied for metabolic and reproductive health.

Choline is an essential nutrient that supports liver function, brain health, and cell structure. PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is included as a third component, though we have limited interaction data available for it.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and polyethylene glycol — which serve as binders, fillers, and coating agents.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports nervous health system.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Panic disorder, Depression, Cognitive function, Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Inositol is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Inositol is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Depression.
  • Also on file: Inositol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bipolar disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Panic disorder.

Inositol has the strongest evidence here. It's rated possibly effective for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic syndrome, and preterm labor.

For anxiety, diabetic nerve pain (neuropathy), and depression, the evidence suggests it's likely ineffective. Choline's evidence is less established.

We don't have enough reliable data to rate it for athletic performance, bronchitis, age-related cognitive decline, liver disease from parenteral nutrition, hay fever, or Alzheimer disease. If you're taking this for one of those reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Inositol Choline

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both inositol and choline are generally well tolerated at common doses. Inositol's most common side effects are diarrhea, gas, and nausea.

Choline can cause a fishy body odor; at very high doses (9 grams or more daily), it may cause diarrhea, nausea, sweating, and vomiting. This product's typical dose is far below those levels.

For pregnancy, inositol is rated possibly safe but should only be used under medical supervision since full safety isn't established. Choline is rated likely safe in pregnancy and is actually important during that time — but stick to prenatal doses as your doctor advises.

While breastfeeding, choline needs are higher; use supplements only under professional guidance. We have no lactation data on file for inositol.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Inositol Choline

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Inositol, Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 102 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (moderate risk of low blood sugar from inositol) or atropine (minor risk of reduced drug effect from choline). No interactions are documented for PABA.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, or preterm labor if you're considering it for those reasons. If you take antidiabetes medications, talk with your pharmacist first — the inositol could lower your blood sugar further.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 18, 2021.

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 Choline with Inositol and PABA, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 716563095024
Net contents 250 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 257436
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories, 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
250
UPC/BARCODE
716563095024
IngredientAmount% DV
Inositol250 mg--
PABA100 mg--
Choline250 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyethylene Glycol

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Supports nervous health system

Made in USA

Formula

Vitamins formula

General Statements

EST 1960

Discover the Bronson difference

Buy this product at: www.bronsonvitamins.com or call 1.800.235.3200

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 tablet two times daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

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.

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Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container250 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.

Inositol

Interacts with
86 drugs
250 mg per serving

Inositol is a sugar alcohol made naturally in the body and found in many foods, and it is sold as a supplement (often myo-inositol) mainly for PCOS, m...

Inositol monograph & interactions

PABA

100 mg per serving

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
250 mg per serving Form: Choline Bitartrate

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyethylene Glycol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories Drug Interactions

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102Drugs
86 Moderate 16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Choline with Inositol and PABA with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Inositol1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that inositol lowers blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Choline with Inositol and PABA, from the product label.

Bronson Laboratories

Name
Bronson Laboratories
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Phone Number
1.800.235.3200
Web Address
www.bronsonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Choline with Inositol and PABA by Bronson Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Choline with Inositol and PABA has a known interaction with 102 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Choline with Inositol and PABA contains 3 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 with PCOS?
Inositol, one of the three ingredients, is rated possibly effective for PCOS. That means there's some clinical support, but it's not proven. Talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Inositol may cause diarrhea, gas, or nausea. Choline can cause a fishy body odor. These are usually mild at normal doses. Very high choline doses (well above what's in this product) can cause more serious digestive upset.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
Inositol is rated possibly safe but should only be used under medical supervision since safety isn't fully established. Choline is rated likely safe and is actually important in pregnancy — but use only the dose your doctor recommends. Talk with your OB or midwife before starting.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Choline is likely safe while breastfeeding and your needs are actually higher then — but use it only under professional guidance. We don't have reliable information on inositol during breastfeeding, so ask your doctor or lactation consultant about it.
Will this help my anxiety or depression?
The evidence suggests inositol is likely ineffective for anxiety and depression. If you're taking it for those reasons, you may want to talk with your doctor about other options with stronger support.
What is PABA and does it do anything?
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is the third ingredient in this product. We don't have interaction data for it, and the product facts don't include an effectiveness rating for it, so I can't tell you what the evidence shows for it specifically.

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Choline with Inositol and PABA'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.

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The 28 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.

Inositol 14 references
  1. Palatnik A, Frolov K, Fux M, Benjamin J. Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2001;21:335-9.. PubMed
  2. Allan SJ, Kavanagh GM, Herd RM, Savin JA. The effect of inositol supplements on the psoriasis of patients taking lithium: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2004;150:966-9. PubMed
  3. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  4. Kamenov Z, Kolarov G, Gateva A, Carlomagno G, Genazzani AD. Ovulation induction with myo-inositol alone and in combination with clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients with insulin resistance. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015;31(2):131-5. PubMed
  5. Matarrelli B, Vitacolonna E, D'Angelo M, et al. Effect of dietary myo-inositol supplementation in pregnancy on the incidence of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and fetal outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2013;26(1 PubMed
  6. Mukai T, Kishi T, Matsuda Y, Iwata N. A meta-analysis of inositol for depression and anxiety disorders. Hum Psychopharmacol 2014;29(1):55-63. PubMed
  7. Farren M, Daly N, McKeating A, Kinsley B, Turner MJ, Daly S. The Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Antenatal Oral Inositol Supplementation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(6):759-63. PubMed
  8. Zheng X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, et al. Relationship Between Myo-Inositol Supplementary and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(42):e1604. PubMed
  9. Crawford TJ, Crowther CA, Alsweiler J, Brown J. Antenatal dietary supplementation with myo-inositol in women during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(12):CD011507. PubMed
  10. Maurizi AR, Menduni M, Del Toro R, et al. A pilot study of D-chiro-inositol plus folic acid in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes. Acta Diabetol. 2017;54(4):361-65. PubMed
  11. Leppink EW, Redden SA, Grant JE. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2017;32(2):107-14. PubMed
  12. Lam S, Mandrekar SJ, Gesthalter Y. A Randomized Phase IIb Trial of myo-Inositol in Smokers with Bronchial Dysplasia. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2016;9(12):906-14.
  13. Wozniak J, Faraone SV, Chan J, et al. A randomized clinical trial of high eicosapentaenoic acid omega-3 fatty acids and inositol as monotherapy and in combination in the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders: a pilot study. J Clin Psychiatry. PubMed
  14. Vitale SG, Corrado F, Caruso S, et al. Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent gestational diabetes in overweight non-obese women: bioelectrical impedance analysis, metabolic aspects, obstetric and neonatal outcomes - a randomized and open-label, placebo-

See these in context on the Inositol monograph →

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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