Enzyme Forte Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutri-West
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Enzyme Forte 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
Enzyme Forte is a dietary supplement by Nutri-West with 4 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 Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West
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
Low disclosure
Enzyme Forte contains four active ingredients, all digestive enzymes designed to break down food: amylase (which breaks down carbohydrates), protease (which breaks down proteins), lipase (which breaks down fats), and chymotrypsin (another protein-digesting enzyme). Pancreatin listed separately is a blend that contains these same enzyme types from animal pancreas.
There are no inactive fillers listed for this product.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for these enzymes is mixed. Chymotrypsin is rated effective for cataracts, but for most digestive uses—including inflammatory bowel disease and dyspepsia—the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence.
That means we don't have solid proof these enzymes work for those purposes, though people do use them for digestive support. Talk with your pharmacist about what you're hoping to address.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease, lipase, and chymotrypsin are generally well tolerated in adults, though digestive upset and allergic reactions are possible. Protease in particular has been linked in rare cases to allergic reactions when inhaled (like in occupational settings with detergents), and chymotrypsin—which is derived from animals—can rarely cause anaphylaxis.
If you have serious digestive conditions, check with your doctor before starting. During pregnancy, the safety data for all three is either absent or advises against use; the same goes for breastfeeding.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure, especially if you take anything for digestion or absorption.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Enzyme Forte is a four-ingredient digestive enzyme blend generally well tolerated by most adults. No drug interactions are documented for the ingredients we checked.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a serious digestive condition, get personalized advice from your pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 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
General information
Key facts about Enzyme Forte, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutri-West |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 27688 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pancreatin | 550 mg | -- |
| Chymotrypsin | 0 NP | -- |
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Precautions
TAMPER RESISTANT OUTER SEAL - DO NOT USE IF BROKEN.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
"When You Want The Best"
0421 MFG05/2010
FOR DISTRIBUTION BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: One tablet daily or directed.
General
Product # 1476
Formulation
Contains no starch, salt, sugar, wheat, corn, yeast, soy, milk, or preservatives.
Storage
Store in cool, dry place.
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Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West 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 Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Pancreatin
- › Amylase
- › Protease
- › Lipase
- › Chymotrypsin
Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Enzyme Forte. 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 Enzyme Forte, from the product label.
Enzyme Forte by Nutri-West: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Enzyme Forte’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 → Herb & supplement monographChymotrypsin
Chymotrypsin is a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme, usually taken from the pancreas of cattle or pigs, that is mainly used to help reduce swelling and support healing after injury or s...
Read the full Chymotrypsin monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Enzyme Forte'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 10 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
Chymotrypsin 6 references
- Martindale W. Martindale the Extra Pharmacopoeia. Pharmaceutical Press, 1999.
- Dukes, MNG. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 13th ed. Elsevier: Amsterdam, 1997.
- Latha B, Ramakrishnan M, Jayaraman V, Babu M. Serum enzymatic changes modulated using trypsin: chymotrypsin preparation during burn wounds in humans. Burns 1997;23:560-4. PubMed
- Shaw PC. The use of a trypsin-chymotrypsin formulation in fractures of the hand. Br J Clin Pract 1969;23:25-6. DOI
- McCue FC, Webster TM, Gieck J. Clinical effects of proteolytic enzymes after reconstructive hand surgery. Int Surg 1972;57:479-82.
- Sun HJ, Xiao JQ, Qiao QH, et al. Chymotrypsin with sialendoscopy-assisted surgery for the treatment of chronic obstructive parotitis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017;46(7):877-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.1267. 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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