Collagen JS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Collagen JS 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 JS is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin hydration and aging, joint comfort and osteoarthritis, dry eyes.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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Collagen JS by Pure Encapsulations
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
Collagen JS contains 3 active ingredients. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound that acts as a lubricant and supports moisture retention in tissues.
Chondroitin sulfate is derived from cartilage and works alongside collagen to support joint and connective-tissue structure. Hydrolyzed collagen (broken down into smaller pieces for absorption) is the protein scaffold of your skin, joints, and connective tissue — this product includes a patented form called BioCell Collagen.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients: cellulose, water, and ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eye and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds on the legs). For aging skin and hay fever, the evidence isn't established in our data.
Chondroitin sulfate is possibly effective for cataracts and osteoarthritis. For aging skin, bone loss, high cholesterol, and colorectal adenoma, the evidence isn't established.
We hold no effectiveness data for hydrolyzed collagen or the BioCell Collagen complex.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Hyaluronic acid taken by mouth appears well tolerated overall, though long-term safety of oral supplements hasn't been fully studied. The safety data advises caution because limited information is available; talk with your doctor before starting an oral supplement.
Chondroitin sulfate is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but quality and benefit vary. The most common oral side effects are stomach discomfort, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea.
Rare serious effects including liver damage and asthma flare-ups have been reported. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding data on file for hyaluronic acid or the collagen ingredients.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or another blood thinner, double-check with your pharmacist before starting — chondroitin may increase your bleeding risk. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
Consider Collagen JS if you're interested in supporting skin hydration and joint structure, and you don't take warfarin or other blood thinners. If you do take a blood thinner, check with your pharmacist first.
Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss this product with their doctor or pharmacist — the safety data is limited for most of its ingredients.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.
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 JS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298008875 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 293939 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Collagen JS by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 200 mg | -- |
| Collagen, Hydrolyzed | 600 mg | -- |
| BioCell Collagen hydrolyzed Collagen Complex | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 1-2 times daily, with meals and 8-10 oz water.
Precautions
Warning: If pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Formulation
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization www.gluten.org
Supports healthy skin and joints Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Formula
BioCell Collagen
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCell Collagen is a registered trademark of BioCell Technology LLC, Irvine, California USA (Protected by patents).
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.
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Collagen JS by Pure Encapsulations 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 JS by Pure Encapsulations
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
BioCell Collagen hydrolyzed Collagen Complex
- › Hyaluronic Acid
- › Chondroitin Sulfate
- › Collagen, Hydrolyzed
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Collagen JS by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Collagen JS by Pure Encapsulations does interact with certain medications.
The most serious concern is chondroitin sulfate and warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Taking chondroitin with warfarin may increase how thin your blood gets, raising your bleeding risk — especially if you're also taking glucosamine.
The effect of chondroitin alone on warfarin isn't completely clear from the data, but there have been multiple reports of elevated INR (a measure of blood thinning) when these are combined.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although we checked hyaluronic acid and found no interactions documented in our data, that's not a guarantee none exist. We could not check hydrolyzed collagen or the BioCell Collagen complex ingredient against medications in our system.
Although these interactions span 2 individual medications — and the documented one is narrow — if you take warfarin or any blood thinner, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Collagen JS interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Collagen JS interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chondroitin Sulfate
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Collagen JS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chondroitin SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Collagen JS — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chondroitin SulfateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Collagen JS 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 Sulfate
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Collagen JS, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Collagen JS’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin moisture and joint comfort, and the evi...
Read the full Hyaluronic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographChondroitin Sulfate
Interacts with 2 drugsChondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring building block of cartilage that is widely taken, often with glucosamine, for osteoarthritis joint pain. The evidence is mixed—some people report...
Read the full Chondroitin Sulfate monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Collagen JS'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 26 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.
Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
- Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
- Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
- Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed
Chondroitin Sulfate 22 references
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Tallia AF, Cardone DA. Asthma exacerbation associated with glucosamine-chondroitin supplement. J Am Board Fam Pract 2002;15:481-4..
- Danao-Camara T. Potential side effects of treatment with glucosamine and chondroitin. Arthritis Rheum 2000;43:2853. PubMed
- Rozenfeld V, Crain JL, Callahan AK. Possible augmentation of warfarin effect by glucosamine-chondroitin. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2004;61:306-307. PubMed
- Clegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med 2006;354:795-808. DOI
- Knudsen J, Sokol GH. Potential glucosamine-warfarin interaction resulting in increased international normalized ratio: Case report and review of the literature and MedWatch database. Pharmacotherapy 2008;28:540-8. PubMed
- Yue QY, Strandell J, Myrberg O. Concomitant use of glucosamine potentiates the effect of warfarin. Jan 2006. Drug Safety 29(10):911-1010. DOI
- Nordling, J. and van, Ophoven A. Intravesical glycosaminoglycan replenishment with chondroitin sulphate in chronic forms of cystitis. A multi-national, multi-centre, prospective observational clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung. 2008;58(7):328-335. PubMed
- Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, B., Downey, J., Singh, R., Skehan, A., Carr, L., and Irvine-Bird, K. A real-life multicentre clinical practice study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravesical chondroitin sulphate for the treatment of interstitial cystit
- Oliviero, U., Sorrentino, G. P., De Paola, P., Tranfaglia, E., D'Alessandro, A., Carifi, S., Porfido, F. A., Cerio, R., Grasso, A. M., Policicchio, D., and . Effects of the treatment with matrix on elderly people with chronic articular degeneration. Drug
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- Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, R. B., Steinhoff, G., Palmer, B., and Hanno, P. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group pilot evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intravesical sodium chondroitin sulfate versus vehicle control in patients with
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- Wildi, L. M., Raynauld, J. P., Martel-Pelletier, J., Beaulieu, A., Bessette, L., Morin, F., Abram, F., Dorais, M., and Pelletier, J. P. Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starti
- Pavelka and et al. Double-blind, dose effect study of oral cs 4 & 6 1200mg, 800mg, 200mg against placebo in the treatment of femorotibial osteoarthritis. Wular Rheumatol Liter 1998;27(suppl 2):63.
- Cerda C, Bruguera M, Parés A. Hepatotoxicity associated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in patients with chronic liver disease. World J Gastroenterol 2013;19(32):5381-4. PubMed
- von Felden J, Montani M, Kessebohm K, Stickel F. Drug-induced acute liver injury mimicking autoimmune hepatitis after intake of dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2013;51(3):219-23. PubMed
- Provenza JR, Shinjo SK, Silva JM, Peron CR, Rocha FA. Combined glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, once or three times daily, provides clinically relevant analgesia in knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2015;34:1455-62. PubMed
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- Greenlee H, Crew KD, Shao T, Kranwinkel G, Kalinsky K, Maurer M, Brafman L, Insel B, Tsai WY, Hershman DL. Phase II study of glucosamine with chondroitin on aromatase inhibitor-associated joint symptoms in women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer 201 PubMed
- Chu EC, Huang KHK, Cheung G, Ng G, Lin A. Delayed Skin Allergy to Glucosamine Chondroitin Supplement. Cureus 2023;15(3):e36310. PubMed
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