Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength 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
Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength is a dietary supplement by Dr. Berg Nutritionals with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria), bloating and gas, indigestion.Based on those ingredients, 2,050 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Slippery Elm, Black Radish, Betaine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr. Berg Nutritionals
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
Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength contains 7 active ingredients designed to support digestive function. Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acid to aid digestion; slippery elm is a mucilage-rich plant traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract; pepsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down protein; pancreatin 4X provides pancreatic enzymes to help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates; oxbile extract supplies bile compounds to assist fat digestion; black radish is a plant used to support bile and gallbladder function; and stone root is included for its traditional digestive support role.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients: gelatin, silicon dioxide, rice flour, and magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence we hold doesn't establish how well this formula works for any condition. Betaine hydrochloride, slippery elm, and black radish all show insufficient reliable evidence for their listed uses — including digestive complaints, constipation, diarrhea, and gallbladder or biliary health.
Pepsin and stone root have no effectiveness ratings in our data. If you're considering this product for a specific digestive concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Betaine hydrochloride is not safe for anyone with ulcers, gastritis, or true acid reflux (GERD), as it irritates the stomach lining and may worsen heartburn. Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term safety data are limited; it can rarely cause contact dermatitis or allergic reactions (including urticaria).
Pepsin is generally well tolerated but may trigger digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people. Black radish at normal food amounts is safe, but concentrated supplements carry less-studied risks; large amounts may irritate the digestive tract.
Stone root has very limited safety data and should be used cautiously. A case of radish allergy with throat tightness and full-body hives has been reported.
During pregnancy, betaine hydrochloride and stone root should be avoided due to insufficient safety data; slippery elm and black radish have cautions but not outright "avoid" ratings, so discuss with your doctor. During breastfeeding, betaine hydrochloride, pepsin, slippery elm, and stone root all lack solid safety data — avoid use without medical guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: antidiabetes drugs (black radish raises the risk of low blood sugar — Moderate), any oral medications in general (slippery elm may slow their absorption — Moderate), H2-blockers or antacids (betaine hydrochloride may reduce their effects — Minor), and proton pump inhibitors or PPIs (betaine hydrochloride may reduce their effects — Minor). If you're on diabetes medication or any regular oral drug, this product needs clearance from your own healthcare provider first.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This formula is designed to support digestive and gallbladder health through digestive enzymes and plant compounds, but the evidence for how well it works isn't established in our data. The biggest concern is that slippery elm can slow how your body absorbs other oral medications, and betaine hydrochloride may reduce the effects of acid-reducing drugs — if you take any medications (especially diabetes or acid-reflux drugs), check them against the tool below before starting.
Anyone with stomach ulcers, gastritis, or reflux should skip this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this formula is right for your needs and whether it's safe to combine with your current medications.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 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 Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Dr. Berg Nutritionals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000O8GP5N |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238795 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr. Berg Nutritionals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 200 mg | -- |
| Slippery Elm | 20 mg | -- |
| Pepsin | 30 mg | -- |
| Pancreatin 4X | 100 mg | -- |
| Oxbile extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Black Radish | 50 mg | -- |
| Stone Root | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate
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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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule with meals.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children and do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Keep out of reach of children and do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
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.
General Statements
To reorder: www.DrBerg.com (800-816-8184) Dr. Berg Approved
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Made in USA
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Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr. Berg Nutritionals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr. Berg Nutritionals
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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.
Betaine Hydrochloride
Interacts with36 drugs
Betaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is l...
Betaine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsSlippery Elm
Interacts with2,022 drugs
Slippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated di...
Slippery Elm monograph & interactionsPepsin
No knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Pepsin monograph & interactionsPancreatin 4X
Oxbile extract
Black Radish
Interacts with86 drugs
Radish is a common edible root vegetable that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food. Some people use radish (especially black radish) and it...
Black Radish monograph & interactionsStone Root
No knowninteractions
Stone root is a North American herb traditionally used for hemorrhoids, urinary complaints, and digestive issues. There is very little modern scientif...
Stone Root monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr. Berg Nutritionals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength by Dr.
Berg Nutritionals interacts with medications through its betaine hydrochloride, slippery elm, and black radish content. The most serious interaction is a Moderate risk: slippery elm may slow how your body absorbs oral medications, potentially lowering their levels in your bloodstream and reducing how well they work.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Betaine hydrochloride raises stomach acid, which can interfere with three groups of acid-reducing drugs (H2-blockers, antacids, and proton pump inhibitors or PPIs) — all Minor interactions that could weaken their effects. Black radish theoretically increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with antidiabetes drugs, also Moderate severity.
We were not able to check pancreatin 4X or oxbile extract — we hold no interaction data for them. Stone Root has no interactions documented in our data, though safety information on it is limited overall.
Altogether, these interactions span 2,051 individual medications. Before you start this formula, run your complete medication list through the interaction checker below.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength interact with 2,050 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 7 ingredients in Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Slippery Elm Black Radish Betaine Hydrochloride
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black RadishAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Black Radish + Acarbose interactionSlippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Slippery ElmOral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Read the full Slippery Elm + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Slippery Elm
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, slippery elm may slow the absorption and reduce serum levels of oral drugs.
Slippery elm inner bark contains mucilage, which may interfere with the absorption of orally administered drugs.
Black Radish
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, radish might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that radish extract, juice, and sprouts can reduce glucose levels. Animal research also shows that radish root juice 300 mg/kg reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose in a rat model of diabetes, with effects similar to glibenclamide.
Betaine Hydrochloride
Antacids
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. Antacids are taken to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with antacids might decrease the effects of the antacids.
H2-Blockers
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with H2-blockers might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of PPIs.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. PPIs are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with PPIs might decrease the effects of PPIs
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength, from the product label.
Dr. Berg Nutritionals
See all Dr. Berg Nutritionals products- Name
- Dr. Berg Nutritionals
- Street Address
- 4501 Ford Avenue
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- VA
- ZipCode
- 22302
- Phone Number
- 800-816-8184
- Web Address
- www.DrBerg.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Betaine Hydrochloride
Interacts with 36 drugsBetaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is limited and mostly based on tradition rat...
Read the full Betaine Hydrochloride monograph → Herb & supplement monographSlippery Elm
Interacts with 2,022 drugsSlippery elm is a traditional herbal remedy made from the inner bark of a North American elm tree, used mainly to soothe sore throats and irritated digestive tracts. Its mucilage can coat an...
Read the full Slippery Elm monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic 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 monographRadish
Interacts with 86 drugsRadish is a common edible root vegetable that is nutritious and generally safe to eat as food. Some people use radish (especially black radish) and its extracts for digestion and liver suppo...
Read the full Radish monograph → Herb & supplement monographStone Root
Stone root is a North American herb traditionally used for hemorrhoids, urinary complaints, and digestive issues. There is very little modern scientific evidence to confirm it works for any...
Read the full Stone Root monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Gallbladder Formula Extra Strength'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 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.
Betaine Hydrochloride 2 references
- Yago MR, Frymoyer A, Benet LZ, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Ding X, Dean B, Salphati L, Budha N, Jin JY, Dresser MJ, Ware JA. The use of betaine HCl to enhance dasatinib absorption in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. AAPS J. 2014 PubMed
- Yago MR, Frymoyer AR, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Budha NR, Dresser MJ, Ware JA, Benet LZ. Gastric reacidification with betaine HCl in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. Mol Pharm. 2013 Nov 4;10(11):4032-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Betaine Hydrochloride monograph →
Slippery Elm 3 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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