Digestive Enzyme Complete Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Digestive Enzyme Complete 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
Digestive Enzyme Complete is a dietary supplement by Physician's Preference with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 8 of its 8 active ingredients.
- “BioCore Optimum” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.
Why this rating?
- None of the 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
- General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2014.
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 Digestive Enzyme Complete, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Physician's Preference |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 811749010393 |
| Net contents | 180 Vcap(s)(R) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 32983 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 7000 DU | -- |
| Protease | 42000 HUT | -- |
| Protease | 100 SAPU | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 10 AGU | -- |
| Invertase | 800 SU | -- |
| Lipase | 1000 FIP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 300 GaIU | -- |
| BioCore Optimum | 200 mg | -- |
| Diastase | 3000 DP | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
Digestive enzymes are essential to the body's absorption and full use of food. The capacity of the body to make enzymes diminishes with age, and therefore the efficiency of digestion declines.
Digestive Enzyme Complete contains a blend of non-GMO fugal-derived enzymes that will aid in the digestion of most foods, including beans and cruciferous vegetables*
Enzymatic
Clinically Tested Enzymes Maximum Food Utilization
Formulation
Vegetarian/Vegan Product.
Contains no sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
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 and disease.
Precautions
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
Galactosemics: Consult your health practitioner before using.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore optimum is a trademark of National Enzyme Company. Vcaps(R) is a trademark of Capsugel.
BioCor(R) OPTIMUM
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: As a dietary supplement, take two Vcaps(R) with or before each meal.
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Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference 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 Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vcap(s)(R) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Digestive Enzyme Complete. 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 Digestive Enzyme Complete, from the product label.
Physician's Preference
See all Physician's Preference products- Name
- Physician's Preference(R)
- Street Address
- 20214 Braidwood Dr., Ste. 160
- City
- Katy
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 77450
- Phone Number
- 1 (800) 579-6545
- Web Address
- www.physicianspreference.com
Digestive Enzyme Complete by Physician's Preference: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Digestive Enzyme Complete’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph → Herb & supplement monographLipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Digestive Enzyme Complete'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 4 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.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →
Lipase 1 reference
- Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. 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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