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DIM Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Puritan's Pride

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking DIM 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 is a dietary supplement by Puritan's Pride 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 by Puritan's Pride

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.
  • “DIM Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (100 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: diindolylmethane (DIM), a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, gelatin, dicalcium phosphate, calcium silicate, magnesium stearate, D-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, and silica — which are fillers and binders that give the supplement its form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 DIM's usefulness isn't established in the data we hold. Research on diindolylmethane for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, and mastalgia (breast pain) shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for any of these conditions.

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, though long-term safety isn't well established. Common side effects include diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting.

Rarely, a serious reaction called DRESS (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) has been reported. One case of stroke was noted in a patient taking 200 mg daily alongside other supplements, but it's unclear whether DIM played a role — the patient had other stroke risk factors.

The supplement's effects on hormones raise safety questions during breastfeeding, where there isn't enough data to know if it's safe — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it. During pregnancy, the data supports that it's likely safe, though you should still confirm this with your healthcare provider given its hormone effects.

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.

Before taking DIM, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use hormones — including birth control and hormone replacement therapy (Moderate risk). Also confirm use if you take water pills or diuretics for blood pressure or fluid retention (Moderate risk).

Finally, let them know if you take any prescription medications metabolized by the liver, particularly those you depend on for steady blood levels (Minor risk).

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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 may appeal to people interested in plant-based health support, but the evidence for specific health claims isn't clear in the data we hold. It's particularly important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you use birth control, hormone replacement therapy, water pills, or any prescription medications — the interaction risks are real, especially at higher doses.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to decide if it's right for you.

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 Aug 22, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about DIM, straight from the product label.

Brand Puritan's Pride
Barcode (UPC) 025077551224
Net contents 60 Rapid Release Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 318268
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DIM by Puritan's Pride, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
025077551224
IngredientAmount% DV
Diindolylmethane25 mg--
DIM Complex100 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

Puritan’s Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains soy ingredients. Contains bioengineered food ingredients.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Brand IP Statement(s)

DIM is a registered trademark of BioResponse, LLC.

Puritan’s Pride is a registered trademark

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.

Formula

Bioavailable Diindolylmethane

DIM is a stabilized, bioavailable form of diindolylmethane, a phytonutrient found in vegetables such as broccoli. DIM promotes women's estrogen metabolism and cellular health.

Formulation

Supports healthy estrogen metabolism

No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no sugar, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule three times daily, preferably with meals.

Seals/Symbols

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DIM by Puritan's Pride label

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DIM label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DIM by Puritan's Pride

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

DIM Complex

100 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DIM by Puritan's Pride 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 interact with 269 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in DIM 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 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, from the product label.

Puritan's Pride

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Name
Puritan's Pride, Inc.
City
Ronkonkoma
State
NY
ZipCode
11779
Phone Number
1-800-645-1030
Web Address
www.puritan.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DIM by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions

Does DIM by Puritan's Pride interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DIM 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 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 DIM if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, the data indicates it's likely safe — but talk with your doctor to confirm, especially given DIM's effects on hormones. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information available, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well, but you might experience diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, or vomiting. These are the side effects seen most often in studies.
Does DIM actually work for prostate health or cancer prevention?
The evidence for DIM's effectiveness for benign prostatic hyperplasia, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, or mastalgia isn't established — we don't have reliable data showing it works for these conditions.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking this?
DIM can interact with hormonal birth control and hormone therapy, water pills, and certain prescription drugs your liver processes — potentially changing how well those medications work. Your doctor or pharmacist needs to know your full medication list before you start.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Short-term studies show DIM is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data isn't available, so we don't know if it's safe over months or years. Your doctor can help you decide whether to use it and for how long.

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The Full Monographs Behind DIM’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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

DIM'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

See these in context on the Diindolylmethane monograph →

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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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