Collagen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vida Mia
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Collagen 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
Collagen is a dietary supplement by Vida Mia with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint and bone health, skin, hair, and nail support, source of dietary protein.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 Collagen by Vida Mia
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Vida Mia Collagen is a single-ingredient supplement containing gelatin, a protein derived from animal sources. The capsules also contain microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate, which are inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for gelatin's effectiveness is mixed and incomplete. For diarrhea, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For aging skin, brittle nails, uterine fibroids, and beta-thalassemia, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate whether it works or not. If you're considering this product for one of those purposes, talk with your pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is widely consumed in foods and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild — belching, bloating, and indigestion.
A small number of people may experience an allergic reaction, ranging from hives and swelling to, in rare cases, anaphylaxis; this risk is higher if you've been sensitized to gelatin through foods or vaccines (such as MMR or DPT) in the past. Gelatin in supplement doses hasn't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That's not a guarantee — it means we haven't found them in the research we hold.
Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist if you have questions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Vida Mia Collagen is a single gelatin supplement with no documented medication interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though mild digestive side effects like bloating can occur, and allergic reactions are possible in sensitive people.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a gelatin allergy, talk with your pharmacist before starting.
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 Sep 24, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Collagen, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Collagen by Vida Mia, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatin | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, take six (6) capsules daily, take three capsules before bedtime and three with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store product at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat or sunlight.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Collagen by Vida Mia label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Collagen by Vida Mia
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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Gelatin
No knowninteractions
Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, used as a food, a capsule ingredient, and a supplement for joint, skin, and bone health. For most heal...
Gelatin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Collagen by Vida Mia Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Collagen. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Collagen, from the product label.
Vida Mia
See all Vida Mia products- Name
- Magellan
- City
- Medley
- State
- Florida
- Phone Number
- 305-636-7701
Collagen by Vida Mia: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Collagen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Collagen'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 11 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.
Gelatin 11 references
- Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
- Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
- Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
- Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
- Nakayama T, Aizawa C, Kuno-Sakai H. A clinical analysis of gelatin allergy and determination of its causal relationship to the previous administration of gelatin-containing acellular pertussis vaccine combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. J Allerg PubMed
- Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
- PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
- de la Fuente Tornero E, Vega Castro A, de Sierra Hernández PÁ, et al. Kounis syndrome during anesthesia: Presentation of indolent systemic mastocytosis: A case report. A Case Rep. 2017;8(9):226-228. PubMed
- Ventura Spagnolo E, Calapai G, Minciullo PL, Mannucci C, Asmundo A, Gangemi S. Lethal anaphylactic reaction to intravenous gelatin in the course of surgery. Am J Ther. 2016;23(6):e1344-e1346. PubMed
- Li Y, He H, Yang L, Li X, Li D, Luo S. Therapeutic effect of Colla corii asini on improving anemia and hemoglobin compositions in pregnant women with thalassemia. Int J Hematol. 2016;104(5):559-565. PubMed
- Coury JR, Skaggs KF, Marciano GF, et al. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to the Bovine Flowable Gelatin Matrix: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2022;12(1). PubMed
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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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