Colostrum ImmuFend Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Colostrum ImmuFend 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 ImmuFend is a dietary supplement by DC with 4 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 ImmuFend 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 4 active ingredients. Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found in colostrum (the first milk after birth) and breast milk; it's listed as possibly effective for sepsis and pregnancy-related iron deficiency.
Lysozyme is an enzyme, IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) is a hormone, and colostrum itself — the nutrient-dense secretion from the mammary gland in the first days after birth — rounds out the formula. The capsule also contains gelatin, vegetable cellulose, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lactoferrin is possibly effective for sepsis and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, meaning some evidence supports its use but it's not yet conclusive. For fetal and premature infant mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in newborns), lactoferrin is rated likely ineffective.
We hold no effectiveness data in our records for lysozyme, IGF-1, or colostrum itself, so we can't tell you what the evidence shows for those ingredients.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but long-term safety data are limited. At higher doses of 7.2 grams daily, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and chills have been reported.
In newborns, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stools, and bowel obstruction have been noted in trials. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, lactoferrin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and likely safe during lactation, though full safety data during breastfeeding are not well studied — use only under medical supervision if you're pregnant.
We hold no safety data for lysozyme, IGF-1, or colostrum.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we could not check lysozyme, IGF-1, or colostrum, so ask your pharmacist to review your specific medications before you start.
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 appeal to someone looking to support immune function with colostrum-based ingredients, though effectiveness evidence varies by ingredient. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — we couldn't check three of the four active ingredients for drug interactions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.
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 ImmuFend, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266488 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Colostrum ImmuFend by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 50 mg | -- |
| Lysozyme | 5 mg | -- |
| IGF-1 | 200 ng | -- |
| Colostrum | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 4 capsules before bedtime.
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, egg & 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
Formula
Colostrum Lactoferrin Lysozyme
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Colostrum ImmuFend 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 ImmuFend by DC
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 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 & interactionsLysozyme
IGF-1
Colostrum
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Colostrum ImmuFend by DC Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Colostrum ImmuFend. 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 ImmuFend, from the product label.
DC
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- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Rd.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Colostrum ImmuFend by DC: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Colostrum ImmuFend’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Colostrum ImmuFend'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 6 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
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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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