D-Mannose Pure Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking D-Mannose Pure Powder 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
D-Mannose Pure Powder is a dietary supplement by NOW with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing urinary tract infections (utis), treating mild utis, urinary tract 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 D-Mannose Pure Powder by NOW
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 contains one active ingredient: D-mannose, a simple sugar your body uses in several ways, including supporting certain proteins that are made incorrectly in a rare genetic condition. The powder form lets you mix it into water or another beverage.
Does it work?
Leans against
D-mannose is likely effective for carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome type 1b, a rare genetic disorder. For urinary tract infections (UTIs), the evidence suggests it may not be effective.
If you're considering it for a UTI or another reason, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
D-mannose is generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are bloating, diarrhea, and nausea.
Diarrhea is more likely if you take more than 200 mg per kilogram of body weight in a single dose. Safety during pregnancy hasn't been studied well enough to recommend it without your doctor's input — there isn't enough data to know either way.
The same applies to breastfeeding; we don't have reliable safety information, so caution is advised if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. Run your medications through the checker below before you start to be thorough.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
D-mannose is an option if your doctor has recommended it for carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome type 1b. If you're thinking about it for a UTI or another reason, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — the evidence for UTIs isn't strong.
Watch for digestive side effects, especially at higher doses, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor says otherwise.
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 Jun 20, 2024.
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 D-Mannose Pure Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739028099 |
| Net contents | 6 Ounce(s); 170 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314271 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for D-Mannose Pure Powder by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Total Sugars | 2 Gram(s) | -- |
| D-Mannose | 2 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 level teaspoon 1 to 2 times daily. Take with water or unsweetened juice, such as unsweetened cranberry juice.
Formula
D-Mannose is a naturally occurring simple sugar that your body utilizes to help cleanse the urinary tract and maintain a healthy bladder lining. It's metabolized only in small amounts, with excess amounts rapidly excreted in urine, so it won't interfere with healthy blood sugar regulation. Clinical studies have demonstrated that, when taken regularly, D-Mannose promotes normal urinary tract function by cleansing and maintaining the health of the bladder lining.
Triangle K (Kosher)
Crescent H Halal
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not eat freshness packet enclosed. Keep in bottle.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed at all times in between usage.
This product is sold by weight not volume. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Certified Organic USDA Organic
Healthy urinary tract Cleanses the bladder
Non-GMO Corn free
Vegetarian/Vegan
Certified Organic by QAI.
Packaged and quality tested in the USA.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
General Statements
This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.
General Health Family owned since 1968.
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Triangle K (Kosher)
GMP Quality Assured Crescent H Halal
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
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D-Mannose Pure Powder by NOW 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 D-Mannose Pure Powder by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Level Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container85 Amounts shown are per serving.
D-Mannose
No knowninteractions
D-mannose is a natural sugar most often used to help prevent urinary tract infections, especially those caused by E. coli. Early research is promising...
D-Mannose monograph & interactionsD-Mannose Pure Powder by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in D-Mannose Pure Powder. 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 D-Mannose Pure Powder, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW FOODS
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- nowfoods.com
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The Full Monographs Behind D-Mannose Pure Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
D-Mannose Pure Powder'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.
D-mannose 6 references
- Westphal V, Kjaergaard S, Davis JA, et al. Genetic and metabolic analysis of the first adult with congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ib: long-term outcome and effects of mannose supplementation. Mol Genet Metab 2001;73:77-85. PubMed
- Kranjcec B, Papes D, Altarac S. D-mannose powder for prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: a randomized clinical trial. World J Urol. 2014 Feb;32(1):79-84.
- de Lonlay P, Seta N. The clinical spectrum of phosphomannose isomerase deficiency, with an evaluation of mannose treatment for CDG-Ib. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2009;1792(9):841-3. PubMed
- Harms HK, Zimmer KP, Kurnik K, Bertele-Harms RM, Weidinger S, Reiter K. Oral mannose therapy persistently corrects the severe clinical symptoms and biochemical abnormalities of phosphomannose isomerase deficiency. Acta Paediatr. 2002;91(10):1065-72. DOI
- . Damen G, de Klerk H, Huijmans J, den Hollander J, Sinaasappel M. Gastrointestinal and other clinical manifestations in 17 children with congenital disorders of glycosylation type Ia, Ib, and Ic. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2004;38(3):282-7. DOI
- Lenger SM, Bradley MS, Thomas DA, Bertolet MH, Lowder JL, Sutcliffe S. D-mannose vs other agents for recurrent urinary tract infection prevention in adult women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020;223(2):265.e1-265.e13. PubMed
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