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Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage support.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chondroitin Sulfate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA

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: chondroitin sulfate 250 mg per capsule. Chondroitin is a natural compound found in cartilage that's used to support joint and eye health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—rice flour, gelatin, and magnesium stearate—which are fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: joint health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoarthritis, Aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia, Kashin-Beck disease, Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), cartilage degradation, joint wear — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Chondroitin Sulfate is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Chondroitin Sulfate is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Temporomandibular disorders (TMD), Kashin-Beck disease, Aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia.

Chondroitin sulfate is possibly effective for cataracts and osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint damage), though the evidence is limited. For aging skin, osteoporosis, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and colorectal adenoma prevention, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chondroitin Sulfate

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.

Chondroitin sulfate is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but quality varies and the benefit is uncertain. The most common side effects are digestive—abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea.

Rare serious side effects include liver damage. Some people have reported skin symptoms like eyelid or leg swelling, hair loss, rash, or hives, especially when chondroitin is combined with glucosamine.

One case of worsening asthma and one case of sun sensitivity (where symptoms returned after the product was restarted) have been reported. There isn't enough safety information to recommend this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chondroitin Sulfate

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 — Chondroitin Sulfate.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 2 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.

Blood thinners (anticoagulants), especially warfarin (Coumadin), are the main medication type to check. If you're on a blood thinner, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product so they can monitor you or adjust your dose.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Chondroitin may be worth considering if you have osteoarthritis or cataracts and want to try it alongside your usual care. If you take warfarin or other blood thinners, you'll want to clear it with your doctor first—the combination could affect how thin your blood gets.

A conversation with your own doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it fits your situation.

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 Jun 25, 2014.

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 Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 689076015967
Net contents 50 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2014
DSLD ID 34412
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
689076015967
IngredientAmount% DV
Chondroitin Sulfate250 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: Take one (1) capsule, two times daily with a meal.

General Statements

guaranteed premium quality

joint health

FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chondroitin Sulfate

Interacts with
2 drugs
250 mg per serving

Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring building block of cartilage that is widely taken, often with glucosamine, for osteoarthritis joint pain....

Chondroitin Sulfate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chondriotin Sulfate 250 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.

Chondroitin Sulfate1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. However, the effect of chondroitin alone is unclear.
There have been multiple reports of increased international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking warfarin with glucosamine, with or without chondroitin. The lack of reports with chondroitin alone seem to suggest that the interactions occurring in these reports may have been due to glucosamine. In two individual case reports, glucosamine/chondroitin combinations were associated with a significant increase in INR in patients previously stabilized on warfarin. Additionally, 20 voluntary case reports to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have linked glucosamine plus chondroitin with increased INR, bruising, and bleeding in patients who were also taking warfarin. There have also been 20 additional case reports to the World Health Organization (WHO) that link glucosamine alone, without chondroitin, to increased INR in patients taking warfarin.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chondriotin Sulfate 250 mg has a known interaction with 2 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chondriotin Sulfate 250 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.
What does chondroitin sulfate actually do?
Chondroitin is a compound from cartilage that's used to support joint health and may help with wear-and-tear damage (osteoarthritis) and cataracts. The evidence for these uses is limited, though—more studies are needed to be sure.
Is chondroitin safe if I'm taking blood thinners like warfarin?
The data shows chondroitin combined with glucosamine can increase warfarin's effects and raise your INR. Chondroitin alone hasn't been studied as thoroughly, but it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, so they can monitor your blood levels if needed.
What are the most common side effects?
Digestive issues are most common: abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea. Some people have reported skin symptoms like rashes or swelling. Rare but serious liver damage has been reported.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information available, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation before taking it.
Why does this product contain rice flour and gelatin if they're not active?
Rice flour and gelatin are inactive ingredients—they help form and fill the capsule so you get an accurate dose of the active ingredient, chondroitin sulfate. Magnesium stearate helps keep the powder flowing smoothly during manufacturing.

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The 22 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.

Chondroitin Sulfate 22 references
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