Colostrum Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Colostrum 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
Colostrum is a dietary supplement by DC with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for iron deficiency and anemia support, immune support, gut health.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 Colostrum by DC
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
This product has 3 active ingredients. Lactoferrin is a protein naturally found in milk and body fluids — your immune system uses it to fight infections and help your body absorb iron.
Olive leaf extract comes from the leaves of the olive plant and has been used traditionally to support overall wellness. The third active ingredient is colostrum, the nutrient-rich milk that mammals produce right after birth.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients: gelatin, vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — these are just binders and fillers to hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we have is mixed and limited. Lactoferrin shows possibly effective ratings for sepsis and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, but is likely ineffective for fetal and premature infant mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious bowel condition in newborns).
For olive leaf extract, the evidence for conditions like osteoporosis, herpes zoster (shingles), influenza, and osteoarthritis hasn't been established well enough to rate — we don't have enough reliable data. No effectiveness ratings are on file for colostrum itself.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at typical doses, though higher doses of 7.2 grams daily raise the risk of constipation, diarrhea, anorexia, fatigue, and chills. Gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea and constipation do happen, but they're less common than with other iron supplements.
Long-term safety data are limited. Olive leaf extract seems well tolerated, with headache and stomach discomfort reported most often.
Olive as food or oil is very safe, but concentrated supplements are less studied. We don't have enough data on either ingredient's safety in pregnancy or while breastfeeding to say it's risk-free — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using either 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 said, run your specific medications through the search tool on this page before you start — we want to make sure nothing's been missed.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be worth considering if you're interested in colostrum supplements, but evidence for what it actually does is sparse or weak. If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications — especially blood thinners or heart drugs — check with your pharmacist first.
Long-term safety data are limited, so this isn't a "take forever" supplement without talking it over.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Colostrum, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0 Not Present |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244661 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Colostrum by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 4 mg | -- |
| Olive leaf extract | 250 mg | -- |
| Colostrum | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules twice daily, preferably on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.
Do not take this product if you are sensitive to dairy products.
Contains milk & soy ingredients.
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Free of synthetic hormones, pesticides and antibiotics.
Gluten free
Nutritional support for a healthy immune system
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
Brand IP Statement(s)
ColostruMune is a trademark of Sterling Technologies.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
Ko Kosher Service
Formula
With olive leaf
Ko Kosher Service
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Colostrum by DC 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 Colostrum by DC
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.
Lactoferrin
No knowninteractions
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found naturally in milk and other body fluids, and supplements are usually made from cow's milk or rice. It is...
Lactoferrin monograph & interactionsOlive leaf extract
No knowninteractions
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...
Olive leaf extract monograph & interactionsColostrum
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Colostrum by DC Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Colostrum. 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 Colostrum, from the product label.
DC
See all DC products- Name
- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Rd.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Colostrum by DC: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Colostrum’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found naturally in milk and other body fluids, and supplements are usually made from cow's milk or rice. It is being studied for immune support, iron l...
Read the full Lactoferrin monograph → Herb & supplement monographOlive
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...
Read the full Olive monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Colostrum'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.
Lactoferrin 6 references
- Food and Drug Administration, CFSAN/Office of Food Additive Safety. Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000130. 2003. Available at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~rdb/opa-g130.html (Accessed 29 June 2005).
- Okada S, Tanaka K, Sato T, et al. Dose-response trial of lactoferrin in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Jpn J Cancer Res 2002;93:1063-9. PubMed
- Abu Hashim H, Foda O, Ghayaty E. Lactoferrin or ferrous salts for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017;219:45-52. PubMed
- Tarnow-Mordi WO, Abdel-Latif ME, Martin A, et al. The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on death or major morbidity in very low birthweight infants (LIFT): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Jun PubMed
- ELFIN trial investigators group. Enteral lactoferrin supplementation for very preterm infants: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Feb 2;393(10170):423-433. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32221-9.
- Lepanto MS, Rosa L, Cutone A, Conte MP, Paesano R, Valenti P. Efficacy of lactoferrin oral administration in the treatment of anemia and anemia of inflammation in pregnant and non-pregnant women: An interventional study. Front Immunol. 2018 Sep 21;9:2123. PubMed
Olive 2 references
- Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
- Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. 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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