Formula 5 Lipase Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Formula 5 Lipase 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
Formula 5 Lipase is a dietary supplement by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
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
Formula 5 Lipase is a single-ingredient product: lipase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down fats in food. The capsule also contains plant fiber and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold on lipase for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and indigestion (dyspepsia) is insufficient — we can't say whether it works for these uses based on current data. For prematurity, the same is true.
If you're considering this for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether it's a good fit for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lipase is generally well tolerated in supplement form in adults, though a full safety evaluation hasn't been completed. If you have a serious digestive condition, use it only under medical guidance.
For pregnancy, there's little safety data on supplemental lipase — use it only if your doctor advises it. Breastfeeding safety hasn't been well studied either, so check with your healthcare provider first.
In premature infants given a recombinant form of lipase added to formula or breast milk, rare serious gastrointestinal problems have been reported, including abdominal distension, flatulence, constipation, colic, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, vomiting, regurgitation, rectal bleeding, and a slightly higher rate of necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious bowel condition). This product is not intended for premature infants.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, it's always smart to run your exact medications through the tool on this page before you start any new supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Formula 5 Lipase is a straightforward digestive enzyme with no documented medication interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though the evidence for how well it works for indigestion or inflammatory bowel disease isn't established.
If you have a serious digestive condition or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
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 24, 2020.
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 Formula 5 Lipase, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707636031513 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 221227 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Formulated exclusively for healthcare professionals NESS Lipase helps optimize the digestion of fat, minimizing fat intolerance when taken with a meal or helps promote systemic balance when taken between meals.
Non-GMO
Vegetarian
GMP compliant
Contains No: aspartame, sugar, salt, gluten, artificial colors or flavors, dairy products, wheat, soy, yeast or corn proteins.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a serious medical condition, or take any medications, consult your physician before use.
Use only if tamper evident seal is unbroken
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Nutritional enzyme support system
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Take three (3) capsule at the beginning of each meal for digestive support or twice daily on an empty stomach for systemic support, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
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Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System 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 Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lipase
No knowninteractions
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...
Lipase monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Plant Fiber, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Formula 5 Lipase. 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 Formula 5 Lipase, from the product label.
NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
See all NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System products- Name
- Enzymes Inc.
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- MO
- ZipCode
- 64153
- Phone Number
- 1-800-637-7893
- Web Address
- www.nessenzymes.com
Formula 5 Lipase by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Formula 5 Lipase’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Formula 5 Lipase'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 1 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.
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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