Formula 899 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Formula 899 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 899 is a dietary supplement by DC with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, hormone balance (popular belief).Based on those ingredients, 41 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mexican Yam extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Formula 899 by DC
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 899 contains 2 active ingredients: adrenal concentrate and Mexican Yam extract (from Wild Yam). The adrenal concentrate is a glandular ingredient intended to support adrenal function, while Mexican Yam extract is traditionally used for menopausal and hormonal support.
The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients — gelatin, vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — which are binding and filling materials.
Does it work?
Leans against
The evidence for Mexican Yam extract is limited. For menopausal symptoms, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective — meaning trials haven't shown strong benefit.
For gallbladder disease, sexual dysfunction, irregular periods, and infertility, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. We hold no effectiveness data for the adrenal concentrate ingredient.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Mexican Yam extract is generally well tolerated in the short term for healthy adults, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Common side effects can include fever, headache, upset stomach, and vomiting, especially at higher doses.
Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) is rare but possible. There isn't enough safety data to recommend this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you in those situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Formula 899 if you're on estrogen-based medications — including birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or estrogen patches. The Mexican Yam extract in this product could theoretically increase or decrease estrogen's effects.
We couldn't check the adrenal concentrate for interactions either, so run all your prescriptions through the tool on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Formula 899 may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional support for adrenal and hormonal function, but the evidence for Mexican Yam extract's effectiveness is weak or absent. If you're on estrogen-based medications or hormone therapy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — the extract could interfere with how your medications work.
Long-term safety data is limited, so this isn't a long-term supplement without professional guidance.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.
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 899, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Formula 899 by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal concentrate | 100 mg | -- |
| Mexican Yam extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula
Guaranteed Maximum Potency Mexican Yam Root Extract contains the highest quality, most potent form of Mexican Yam Root Extract available. An abundant source of Diosgenin, a DHEA precursor. Mexican Yam Root Extract is concentrated and standardized then blended with Premium Wildcrafted Mexican Yam Root Powder and Adrenal concentrate to contain the greatest concentration of naturally balanced active ingredients. This process retains and enhances all the whole plant's synergistic benefits.
Mexican yam root standardized for 30,000 mcg diosgenin
Formulation
FDA Registered Facility (Reg. #1023013) Mfg. under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Made in USA
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Gluten free
Made in USA
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
General Statements
The names Mexican Yam root and Wild Yam root are interchangeable.
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule twice daily, preferably with morning and evening meals.
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Formula 899 by DC label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Formula 899 by DC
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Adrenal concentrate
Mexican Yam extract
Interacts with41 drugs
Wild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for t...
Mexican Yam extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Formula 899 by DC Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Formula 899 by DC interacts with estrogens through its Mexican Yam extract content.
The extract shows both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects, meaning it could theoretically increase or decrease how estrogen works — a Moderate interaction that's particularly relevant if you're on hormone therapy or birth control pills.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check the adrenal concentrate ingredient for interactions, so there may be additional interactions we don't have data on. Altogether, these interactions span 41 individual medications.
To see exactly which estrogen-based medications might be affected, run your prescriptions through the interaction checker below. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide whether this product and your specific medications are safe to combine.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Formula 899 interact with 41 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Formula 899 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mexican Yam extract
Etonogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolNuvaRing
How Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionLevonorgestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolLogynon ED, Microgynon 30, Nordette, Ovranette, Quartette, Trinordiol +1 more
How Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionMedroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, ConjugatedPremique
How Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, Conjugated interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Oestrogens, Conjugated interactionNorelgestromin, Ethinyl EstradiolEvra, Ortho Evra
How Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionNorethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous FumarateLoMinastrin FE, Minastrin 24 FE
How Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate interactionOestrogenOestrogen
How Oestrogen interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Oestrogen interactionPrasterone (prescription Drug)Intrarosa
How Prasterone (prescription Drug) interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Prasterone (prescription Drug) interactionRelugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone AcetateMyfembree
How Relugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Relugolix, Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interactionSegesterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolAnnovera
How Segesterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Segesterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionTiboloneLivial
How Tibolone interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Tibolone interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, LevomefolateBeyaz
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interacts with Formula 899 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Yam ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Read the full Mexican Yam Extract + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Levomefolate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Formula 899 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.
Mexican Yam extract
Estrogens
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Wild yam root shows estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects in vitro. Theoretically, wild yam might interfere with hormone therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Formula 899, from the product label.
DC
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- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Ct.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Formula 899 by DC: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Formula 899’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Formula 899'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 7 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.
Wild Yam 7 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Eagon PK, Elm MS, Hunter DS, et al. Medicinal herbs: modulation of estrogen action. Era of Hope Mtg, Dept Defense; Breast Cancer Res Prog, Atlanta, GA 2000;Jun 8-11.
- Cheong JL, Bucknall R. Retinal vein thrombosis associated with a herbal phytoestrogen preparation in a susceptible patient. Postgrad Med J 2005;81:266-7.. PubMed
- Rosenberg Zand, R. S., Jenkins, D. J., and Diamandis, E. P. Effects of natural products and nutraceuticals on steroid hormone-regulated gene expression. Clin Chim.Acta 2001;312(1-2):213-219. PubMed
- Araghiniknam M, Chung S, Nelson-White T, and et al. Antioxidant activity of Dioscorea and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in older humans. Life Sciences 1996;59:L147-L157.
- Zeng M, Zhang L, Li M, et al. Estrogenic effects of the extracts from the Chinese Yam (Dioscorea opposite Thunb.) and its effective compounds in vitro and in vivo. Molecules. 2018 Jan 23;23(2). Pii: E11. PubMed
- Lu J, Wong RN, Zhang L, et al. Comparative analysis of proteins with stimulating activity on ovarian estradiol biosynthesis from four different Dioscorea species in vitro using both phenotypic and target-based approaches: implication for treating menopaus
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