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Gastrotene Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Gastrotene 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: Major

Gastrotene is a dietary supplement by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 2,080 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Slippery Elm extract, 2-Beta Coxatene, L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Gastrotene contains three active ingredients. L-glutamine is an amino acid used to support recovery after surgery, in critical illness, and in certain wasting conditions.

2-Beta Coxatene is a form of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and skin health. Slippery elm extract comes from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree and has been used traditionally to soothe the digestive tract.

The capsules also contain two inactive ingredients: gelatin and microcrystalline cellulose (a filler).

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: GI tract integrity and function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Cough, Crohn disease, Diarrhea, Gastric cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Crohn disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Glutamine is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Radiation-induced diarrhea.
  • Also on file: Vitamin A is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Intestinal parasite infection.

L-glutamine is rated effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness from trauma. Vitamin A is effective for vitamin A deficiency and possibly effective for oral leukoplakia, aging skin, measles, ulcerative colitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

For slippery elm extract, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, or cancer — the data simply doesn't establish it one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Vitamin A Slippery Elm

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-glutamine is generally well tolerated, though people with kidney or liver disease should use it only under medical supervision. The most common side effects from oral glutamine are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal pain.

Rare cases of dizziness and headache have been reported, and two patients with bipolar disorder experienced mania or hypomania on high doses. Vitamin A is generally safe at recommended doses but can be toxic in high doses because it accumulates in your body.

Chronic high-dose use causes dry skin, cracking skin, hair loss, and other signs of vitamin A toxicity; very high doses can cause liver damage and serious neurological effects. Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high-quality safety data are limited.

Topically, it can cause contact dermatitis or allergic reactions. For pregnancy: L-glutamine and vitamin A are rated likely safe, though vitamin A at high doses (especially as retinol) poses a risk of birth defects — stick to recommended amounts.

Slippery elm lacks enough safety data in pregnancy and lactation — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Glutamine Vitamin A Slippery Elm

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Glutamine, Vitamin A, Slippery Elm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; seizure medications.
  • For scale: 2,081 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.

Check before taking this product if you use retinoid medications (Major interaction), blood thinners like warfarin, medications that stress the liver, tetracycline antibiotics, anticonvulsant medications, or other oral drugs you need to absorb well. Vitamin A at high doses poses the greatest risk, especially with retinoids.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Gastrotene may be right for you if you're recovering from surgery, dealing with critical illness, or have a vitamin A deficiency — but only at recommended doses. If you take blood thinners (warfarin), retinoid acne or skin medications, tetracycline antibiotics, anticonvulsants, or other oral medications, check them against this product with the tool on this page before starting.

Because vitamin A builds up in your body, high doses are risky. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product fits your health picture.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.

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 Gastrotene, straight from the product label.

Brand Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 7, 2019
DSLD ID 185094
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare, 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Glutamine275 mg--
2-Beta Coxatene135 mg--
Slippery Elm extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Gastrotene is a breakthrough GI health product specially formulated to maintain GI Tract integrity and promote GI function.

Formula

Gastrotene combines the tissue stimulating power of 2-Beta Coxatene, a powerful immuno/inductive compound, with glutamine and slippery elm to promote GI Tract integrity, renewal and rebuilding, while providing superior nourishment by enhancing beneficial bacteria.

Powdered by 2-Beta Coxatene An immuno/inductive compound

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested dosage: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to three (3) capsules per day.

Precautions

Warning: Consult a physician before using if pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

L-Glutamine

Interacts with
50 drugs
275 mg per serving

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...

L-Glutamine monograph & interactions

2-Beta Coxatene

Interacts with
387 drugs
135 mg per serving

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplemen...

2-Beta Coxatene monograph & interactions

Slippery Elm extract

Interacts with
2,022 drugs
100 mg per serving

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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsules, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare Drug Interactions

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2,080Drugs
9 Major 2,071 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Slippery Elm extract 2,022
2-Beta Coxatene 387
L-Glutamine 50

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Gastrotene interact with 2,080 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 3 ingredients in Gastrotene interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Slippery Elm extract 2-Beta Coxatene L-Glutamine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Gastrotene 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 extract1 drug type · 2,022 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Slippery Elm extract full monograph & interactions

2-Beta Coxatene4 drug types · 387 drugs

Retinoids

Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, could have additive toxic effects when taken with vitamin A supplements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level of intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects. Doses of vitamin A above the UL can cause hepatotoxicity, ranging from elevated liver enzymes to liver failure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, taking tetracycline antibiotics with high doses of vitamin A can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri.
Benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) can occur with tetracyclines and with acute or chronic vitamin A toxicity. Case reports suggest that taking tetracyclines and vitamin A concurrently can increase the risk of this condition. Avoid high doses of vitamin A in people taking tetracyclines chronically.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, high doses of vitamin A could increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Vitamin A toxicity is associated with hemorrhage and hypoprothrombinemia, possibly due to vitamin K antagonism. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid doses of vitamin A above the tolerable upper intake level of 10,000 IU/day for adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
2-Beta Coxatene full monograph & interactions

L-Glutamine1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
L-Glutamine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gastrotene, from the product label.

Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare

Name
ZyCal Bioceuticals Healthcare Co.
Street Address
5 Executive Drive, Suite A
City
Toms River
State
NJ
ZipCode
08755
Phone Number
888-779-9225
Web Address
www.ZyCalBio.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare: Common Questions

Does Gastrotene by Zycal Bioceuticals Healthcare interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gastrotene has a known interaction with 2,080 medications, including 9 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gastrotene contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
L-glutamine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Vitamin A is also rated likely safe at recommended amounts, but high-dose vitamin A — especially as retinol — can cause birth defects, so stick to recommended doses. Slippery elm doesn't have enough safety data for either pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in either situation.
What are the most common side effects?
From L-glutamine, the most common are belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Vitamin A at high doses can cause dry skin, cracking skin, and hair loss. Slippery elm is generally well tolerated but can rarely cause allergic skin reactions.
Is vitamin A in this product safe for me?
Vitamin A is safe at recommended doses for most people, but it builds up in your body over time — high doses become toxic. If you have kidney or liver disease, use only under medical supervision. People taking certain medications (blood thinners, tetracycline antibiotics, or liver-stressing drugs) should check with their pharmacist first.
What does slippery elm do?
Slippery elm has been traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract. However, the evidence we hold is insufficient to say it actually works for constipation, cough, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, or cancer.
Can I take this with my other medications?
Slippery elm may slow how your body absorbs oral drugs, and vitamin A interacts with several medication types. Use the search tool on this page to check your exact medications before starting, and talk with your pharmacist if you take a blood thinner, anticonvulsant, retinoid acne medication, or any drug taken by mouth.

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The Full Monographs Behind Gastrotene’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Glutamine

Interacts with 50 drugs

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...

Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Vitamin A

Interacts with 387 drugs

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplements are mainly useful for correcting a tr...

Read the full Vitamin A monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Slippery Elm

Interacts with 2,022 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 digestive tracts. Its mucilage can coat an...

Read the full Slippery Elm monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Gastrotene'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 45 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.

Glutamine 11 references
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  11. Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed

See these in context on the Glutamine monograph →

Vitamin A 31 references
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  2. Griffiths JK. The vitamin A paradox. J Pediatr 2000;137:604-7.. PubMed
  3. Hardman JG, Limbird LL, Molinoff PB, eds. Goodman and Gillman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1996.
  4. Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, WA: Applied Therapeutics Inc., 1997 and updates.
  5. FDA Talk Paper. Vitamin A and birth defects (T95-56). Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD. October 6, 1995.
  6. Russell RM. The vitamin A spectrum: from deficiency to toxicity. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71:878-84. PubMed
  7. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  8. Feskanich D, Singh V, Willett WC, Colditz GA. Vitamin A intake and hip fractures among postmenopausal women. JAMA 2002;287:47-54. PubMed
  9. Melhus H, Michaelsson K, Kindmark A, et al. Excessive dietary intake of vitamin A is associated with reduced bone mineral density and increased risk for hip fracture. Ann Intern Med 1998;129:770-8. PubMed
  10. Michaelsson K, Lithell H, Vessby B, Melhus H. Serum retinol levels and the risk of fracture. N Engl J Med 2003;348:287-94.. PubMed
  11. Botterweck AA, van den Brandt PA, Goldbohm RA. Vitamins, carotenoids, dietary fiber, and the risk of gastric carcinoma: results from a prospective study after 6.3 years of follow-up. Cancer 2000;88:737-48.. DOI
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  14. Walters BN, Gubbay SS. Tetracycline and benign intracranial hypertension: report of five cases. Br Med J 1981;282:19-20.. PubMed
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  17. Smedts HP, de Vries JH, Rakhshandehroo M, et al. High maternal vitamin E intake by diet or supplements is associated with congenital heart defects in the offspring. BJOG 2009;116:416-23. PubMed
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See these in context on the Vitamin A monograph →

Slippery Elm 3 references
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  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Czarnecki D, Nixon R, Bekhor P, and et al. Delayed prolonged contact urticaria from the elm tree. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28:196-197. PubMed

See these in context on the Slippery Elm monograph →

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