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DIM - Avail Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Designs for Health

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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking DIM - Avail 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

DIM - Avail is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for estrogen/hormone balance, acne and hormonal skin issues, prostate health support.Based on those ingredients, 269 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Diindolylmethane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DIM - Avail by Designs for Health

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: diindolylmethane, a plant compound derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. It's added here in a softgel form with medium chain triglycerides, mixed tocopherols, beeswax, lecithin, gelatin, glycerin, water, and annatto (a natural color) to make it easier to swallow and absorb.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Diindolylmethane product and its label doesn't state a use — see Diindolylmethane's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for what diindolylmethane actually does isn't solid yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for benign prostate enlargement, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, or breast pain (mastalgia).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the studies so far haven't given us a clear answer.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Diindolylmethane is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been well established. The most common side effects are diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting.

A rare serious rash condition called DRESS (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) has been reported. Because of its possible effects on hormones, the safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety data to know either way during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Diindolylmethane.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 269 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on estrogens or hormone replacement therapy (moderate risk of altered hormone effects), water pills that lower sodium (moderate risk of low sodium), or medications metabolized through the CYP1A2 liver pathway like theophylline, some antidepressants, or certain blood pressure drugs (minor risk of lowered drug levels). Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your specific medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

DIM - Avail is a single-ingredient supplement with a long track record of being well tolerated in the short term, but it's not clear whether it actually works for any specific condition. Before you start, check your medications—especially estrogen-based drugs, water pills, and medications your liver clears through the CYP1A2 pathway.

Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first, particularly if you're on hormone therapy.

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 Jul 25, 2013.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about DIM - Avail, straight from the product label.

Brand Designs for Health
Barcode (UPC) 879452001237
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2013
DSLD ID 22639
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DIM - Avail by Designs for Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
879452001237
IngredientAmount% DV
Diindolylmethane100 mg--

Other ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides, Mixed Tocopherols, yellow Beeswax, canola lecithin oil, Gelatin, Glycerine, purified Water, Annatto

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Label statements
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General Statements

Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.

For Professional Use Only

Formulation

Does not contain gluten.

General

DIM060-1

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products

MADE WITH NON-GMO INGREDIENTS

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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DIM - Avail by Designs for Health label

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DIM - Avail label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DIM - Avail by Designs for Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Diindolylmethane

Interacts with
269 drugs
100 mg per serving

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound made when your body digests cruciferous vegetables, and it is sold as a supplement mainly for hormone balance and...

Diindolylmethane monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides, Mixed Tocopherols, Yellow Beeswax, Canola lecithin oil, Gelatin, Glycerine, Purified Water, Annatto. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DIM - Avail by Designs for Health Drug Interactions

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269Drugs
116 Moderate 153 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Diindolylmethane 269

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in DIM - Avail interact with 269 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in DIM - Avail interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Diindolylmethane

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DIM - Avail with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Diindolylmethane3 drug types · 269 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase the risk of hyponatremia if used with sodium-depleting diuretics.
Large doses of diindolylmethane (600 mg daily) have been associated with two cases of asymptomatic hyponatremia in clinical research.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Estrogens

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase or decrease the effects of estrogens.
Diindolylmethane might have mild estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, large amounts of diindolylmethane might interfere with hormone replacement therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might lower serum levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that diindolylmethane can induce CYP1A2. Theoretically, it might increase metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates and lower serum concentrations. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Diindolylmethane full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DIM - Avail, from the product label.

Designs for Health

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Name
Designs for Health, Inc.
Street Address
980 South Street
City
Suffield
State
CT
ZipCode
06078
Web Address
www.designsforhealth.com
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DIM - Avail by Designs for Health: Common Questions

Does DIM - Avail by Designs for Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DIM - Avail has a known interaction with 269 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DIM - Avail contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates diindolylmethane as likely safe in pregnancy. However, there isn't enough information to know either way during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.
What are the side effects?
Most common are diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting. A rare serious condition called DRESS (a drug rash with systemic symptoms) has been reported. One case of stroke was reported in a woman taking diindolylmethane, but she had other risk factors that likely contributed.
Does diindolylmethane actually work for prostate health, cancer, or other conditions?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works for benign prostate enlargement, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, or breast pain. More research is needed.
How long can I safely take this?
Diindolylmethane is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been well established. Talk with your doctor about how long it's appropriate for you.
What if I'm on hormone replacement therapy?
Large amounts of diindolylmethane might interfere with hormone replacement therapy by theoretically increasing or decreasing estrogen effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
What's in the softgel besides the active ingredient?
The capsule and fill contain medium chain triglycerides (for absorption), mixed tocopherols (vitamin E), beeswax, lecithin oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, and annatto for color.

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The Full Monographs Behind DIM - Avail’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Diindolylmethane

Interacts with 269 drugs

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound made when your body digests cruciferous vegetables, and it is sold as a supplement mainly for hormone balance and cancer prevention. Although early lab s...

Read the full Diindolylmethane monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

DIM - Avail'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.

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 14 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.

Diindolylmethane 14 references
  1. Natl Inst Health, Natl Inst Environmental Health Sci. Indole-3-carbinol. Available at: http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov.
  2. Balk JL. Indole-3-carbinol for cancer prevention. Altern Med Alert 2000; 3:105-7.
  3. Riby JE, Chang GHF, Firestone GL, Bjeldanes LF. Ligand-independent activation of estrogen receptor function by 3,3'-diindolylmethane in human breast cancer cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:167-77. PubMed
  4. Lake BG, Tredger JM, Renwick AB, et al. 3'3-diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. Xenobiotica 1998;28:803-11. PubMed
  5. Dalessandri, K. M., Firestone, G. L., Fitch, M. D., Bradlow, H. L., and Bjeldanes, L. F. Pilot study: effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane supplements on urinary hormone metabolites in postmenopausal women with a history of early-stage breast cancer. Nutr Canc PubMed
  6. Reed, G. A., Arneson, D. W., Putnam, W. C., Smith, H. J., Gray, J. C., Sullivan, D. K., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose and multiple-dose administration of indole-3-carbinol to women: pharmacokinetics based on 3,3'-diindolylmetha
  7. Reed, G. A., Sunega, J. M., Sullivan, D. K., Gray, J. C., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev. 2008; PubMed
  8. Del Priore G., Gudipudi, D. K., Montemarano, N., Restivo, A. M., Malanowska-Stega, J., and Arslan, A. A. Oral diindolylmethane (DIM): pilot evaluation of a nonsurgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. Gynecol.Oncol. 2010;116(3):464-467. PubMed
  9. Heath, E. I., Heilbrun, L. K., Li, J., Vaishampayan, U., Harper, F., Pemberton, P., and Sarkar, F. H. A phase I dose-escalation study of oral BR-DIM (BioResponse 3,3'- Diindolylmethane) in castrate-resistant, non-metastatic prostate cancer. Am.J.Transl.R
  10. Jellinck, P. H., Forkert, P. G., Riddick, D. S., Okey, A. B., Michnovicz, J. J., and Bradlow, H. L. Ah receptor binding properties of indole carbinols and induction of hepatic estradiol hydroxylation. Biochem.Pharmacol. 3-9-1993;45(5):1129-1136. PubMed
  11. Bui PV, Moualla M, Upson DJ. A Possible Association of Diindolylmethane with Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis. Case Rep Med. 2016;2016:7527098. PubMed
  12. Castañon A, Tristram A, Mesher D, Powell N, Beer H, Ashman S, Rieck G, Fielder H, Fiander A, Sasieni P. Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Br J Cancer. 20 PubMed
  13. Le TM, Sanders CJ, van de Corput L, van Erpecum KJ, Röckmann H. Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms caused by the dietary supplement diindolylmethane. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016 Jan-Feb;4(1):175-6. PubMed
  14. Pence ST, Mehta K, Crum-Bailey J. The Serious Side of Supplements: An Ischemic Stroke in a Healthy 38-year-old Female. Mil Med 2022. PubMed

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