Colostroplex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Colostroplex 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
Colostroplex is a dietary supplement by Health Concerns with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, gut health and digestion, exercise recovery.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 Colostroplex by Health Concerns
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
Low disclosure
Colostroplex contains one active ingredient: bovine colostrum, which is a nutrient-rich fluid produced by cows in the first few days after birth. It's rich in antibodies and growth factors that may help support immune function and gut health.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Bovine colostrum is possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, rotaviral diarrhea, and exercise-induced respiratory infections, according to the evidence we hold. It's rated possibly ineffective for necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious bowel condition in newborns).
For other uses, effectiveness data isn't established in what we have on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bovine colostrum is generally well tolerated in most adults. However, if you have a milk or dairy allergy, you should avoid it.
A small number of trial participants reported mild bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and unsettled stomach at rates similar to those in a whey-based control group. In people with HIV-related infections, it has occasionally caused nausea, vomiting, elevated liver function tests, and decreased blood counts — so if you fall into that category, check with your doctor first.
There isn't enough reliable safety data for pregnancy, and safety during breastfeeding is not well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in either situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Always run your exact medications through the interaction checker below before you start, just to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Colostroplex may be worth considering if you're dealing with certain types of diarrhea or exercise-related respiratory infections and want an immune-support option. If you have a dairy allergy, skip it.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have HIV-related illness, check with your doctor first — the safety data isn't solid enough to go it alone.
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 May 24, 2017.
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 Colostroplex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Health Concerns |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 72820 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Colostroplex by Health Concerns, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical) | 500 mg | -- |
| Bovine Colostrum | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Gum, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Pharmaceutical Glaze
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: One to four tablets per day between meals.
Formula
Notice: This product contains trace amounts of milk.
Bovine Colostrum
Precautions
Notice: This product contains trace amounts of milk.
This product is not intended for use by pregnant women.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Energetic formulas
Combining modern research and ancient wisdom
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Made in the U.S.A.
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Colostroplex by Health Concerns 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 Colostroplex by Health Concerns
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Gum, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Colostroplex by Health Concerns Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Colostroplex. 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 Colostroplex, from the product label.
Health Concerns
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- Health Concerns
- Street Address
- 8001 Capwell Drive
- City
- Oakland
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94621
- Phone Number
- (800) 233-9355
- Web Address
- www.healthconcerns.com/pro
Colostroplex by Health Concerns: Common Questions
Does Colostroplex by Health Concerns interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Is bovine colostrum the same as regular cow's milk?
Can I take this if I have a milk allergy?
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Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Does it actually work for diarrhea?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Colostroplex is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Colostroplex’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Colostroplex'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 8 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.
Bovine Colostrum 8 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.
- Greenberg PD, Cello JP. Treatment of severe diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum with oral bovine immunoglobulin concentrate in patients with AIDS. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 1996;13:348-54. PubMed
- Duff WR, Chilibeck PD, Rooke JJ, Kaviani M, Krentz JR, Haines DM. The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation in older adults during resistance training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Jun;24(3):276-85. PubMed
- Sanctuary MR, Kain JN, Chen SY, et al. Pilot study of probiotic/colostrum supplementation on gut function in children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. PLoS One. 2019;14(1):e0210064. PubMed
- Porcaro F, Caminiti L, Crisafulli G, Guglielmo F, Pajno GB. Anaphylaxis to cutaneous exposure to bovine colostrum based cream. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2019;37(1):9-11.
- Yan X, Pan X, Ding L, et al. Bovine colostrum to supplement the first feeding of very preterm infants: The PreColos randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2023;42(8):1408-1417. PubMed
- Halasa M, Skonieczna-Zydecka K, Machalinski B, Bühner L, Baskiewicz-Halasa M. Six Weeks of Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Effectively Reduces URTIs Symptoms Frequency and Gravity for Up to 20 Weeks in Pre-School Children. Nutrients 2023;15(16):3626 PubMed
- Simonsen MB, Kappel SS, Aunsholt L, Möller S, Sangild PT, Zachariassen G. Mineral supplementation for very preterm infants fed fortified human milk. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024;78(6):1389-1397. 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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