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Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Micro Ingredients

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel is a dietary supplement by Micro Ingredients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Organic Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients

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 softgel contains 3 active ingredients: organic coconut oil, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat. Coconut oil is the main source of these fats.

The product also includes inactive ingredients — gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — that form the softgel capsule and help deliver the oil.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Coconut product and its label doesn't state a use — see Coconut's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for coconut oil's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetes, high cholesterol, weight management, or lichen planus (a skin condition).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work for any of these — it means the studies aren't strong enough yet to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

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.

Coconut is generally well tolerated when eaten in normal food amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses like this one aren't well studied, so your doctor should approve before you take high-dose coconut supplements.

The main safety concern is allergic reaction: coconut can trigger reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with hypersensitivity to coconut or its pollen. Most allergic reactions happen after eating coconut by mouth.

During pregnancy and lactation, coconut is rated likely safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), double-check them with your pharmacist before adding this product — coconut may lower your blood glucose and increase the risk of low blood sugar. For the other ingredients in this softgel, we hold no interaction data, so we can't flag other medication concerns.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement is generally well tolerated in people without a coconut allergy, but it's not well studied at high doses. If you take diabetes medications, the minor risk of low blood sugar means you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

If you have a tree nut allergy, ask your pharmacist whether coconut is safe for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 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 Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel, straight from the product label.

Brand Micro Ingredients
Barcode (UPC) X001Z41GHH
Net contents 180 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 256682
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients, 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:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
X001Z41GHH
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories22 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat18 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat2.5 mg4%
Monounsaturated Fat87 NP--
Saturated Fat2200 mg8%
Polyunsaturated Fat15 mg--
Organic Coconut Oil2500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Made with organic virgin coconut oil

Formulation

Soy Non-GMO No gluten

Free Of: Soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, corn.

Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 softgels with meal daily.

Precautions

For best results, please consult your physician.

Keep out of the reach of children.

If pregnant/lactating or taking any medications, please consult your physician prior to use.

Storage

Keep 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.

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Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients

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

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
2500 mg per serving

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...

Organic Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients Drug Interactions

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86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel 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.

Organic Coconut Oil1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel, from the product label.

Micro Ingredients

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Name
Micro Ingredients
Street Address
21660 Copley Dr.
City
Diamond Bar
State
CA
ZipCode
91765
Phone Number
1-844-836-8200
Web Address
www.microingredients.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients: Common Questions

Does Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel by Micro Ingredients interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel 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 this if I'm allergic to tree nuts?
Coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling in the US, even though it's technically a stone fruit. If you have a tree nut allergy, check with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product — they can tell you whether it's safe for your specific situation.
Is coconut oil good for weight loss or cholesterol?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for either. The research isn't strong enough yet to rate it for weight loss or high cholesterol.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Coconut is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, high-dose supplements aren't well studied in these groups, so talk with your doctor before starting.
What happens if I'm allergic to coconut?
Allergic reactions to coconut can range from hives to anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening reaction). Most reactions happen after eating coconut by mouth. If you suspect a coconut allergy, don't take this product and tell your doctor.
Does this supplement need doctor approval?
Coconut as food is fine, but high-dose supplements like this one aren't well studied, so get your doctor's okay before taking it — especially if you take diabetes medications or have any allergies.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut Oil 2500 mg Softgel'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 10 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.

Coconut 10 references
  1. Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic allergic reaction to coconut (Cocos nucifera) in 2 subjects with hypersensitivity to tree nut and demonstration of cross-reactivity to legumin-like seed storage proteins: new coconut and walnut food allergens. J Allergy Cl PubMed
  2. Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
  3. Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
  4. Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
  5. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  6. Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA, Bartolomé B. Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2015;43(2):219-20. PubMed
  7. 21CFR170.3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services. Updated April 1, 2017. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=170.3
  8. Alatawi KA, Alshubaily FA. Coconut products alleviate hyperglycaemic, hyperlipidimic and nephropathy indices in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021;28(8):4224-4231. PubMed
  9. Kruse L, Lor J, Yousif R, Pongracic JA, Fishbein AB. Coconut allergy: Characteristics of reactions and diagnostic predictors in a pediatric tertiary care center. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021;126(5):562-568.
  10. Pathmanandavel K, Kaur N, Joshi P, Ford LS. Anaphylaxis and allergy to coconut: An Australian pediatric case series. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020;8(10):3657-3659. PubMed

See these in context on the Coconut monograph →

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