Gelatin 1300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatin 1300 mg 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
Gelatin 1300 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint and bone health, skin, hair, and nail support, source of dietary protein.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 Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley
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
This product contains one active ingredient: gelatin at 1300 mg per capsule. Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen and is widely used in supplements, foods, and medications.
The capsule itself also contains gelatin as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on gelatin for most uses is thin. For diarrhea, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For aging skin, brittle nails, beta-thalassemia, and uterine fibroids, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this for one of those reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is widely consumed in food and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild: belching, bloating, indigestion, and an unpleasant taste.
Rare allergic reactions can occur — gelatin can trigger IgE-mediated reactions including hives, swelling, wheezing, low blood pressure, and in severe cases anaphylaxis — especially in people with a known gelatin sensitivity. Food amounts of gelatin are considered safe during breastfeeding, but there's little research on supplement doses while nursing.
Talk with your doctor before taking this supplement dose if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page if you want to be sure.
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.
This is a straightforward gelatin supplement with no known drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though you may experience mild digestive side effects like bloating or belching.
The evidence that it works for most claimed uses is lacking or mixed. If you have a gelatin allergy, avoid it — and if you're pregnant, nursing, or have questions about whether this is right for you, ask your pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2018.
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 Gelatin 1300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 078742435329 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 178677 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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 Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Gelatin | 1.3 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Contains <2%:, May contain:
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General Statements
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Nail health Gelatin forms the basis for collagen, a fibrous protein that forms the support structure for nails. Weather, harsh detergents, artificial nail products - all of these can affect the health of your nails.
Product of China, United States
General
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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.
Formula
Gelatin 1300 mg per serving
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take two capsules after each meal and at bedtime.
Formulation
No gluten, artificial colors or flavors, sugar, lactose
Precautions
Warning: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their doctor before using this product.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
For your protection, do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature 59(0)- 86(0)F (15(0)- 30(0)C). Keep bottle tightly closed.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Quality Guaranteed Spring Valley products are produced under strict quality guidelines. If you are unhappy with this product, we’ll replace it or refund your money.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley 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 Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
Protein
Gelatin
No knowninteractions
Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, used as a food, a capsule ingredient, and a supplement for joint, skin, and bone health. For most heal...
Gelatin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Contains <2%:, May contain:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin 1300 mg. 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 Gelatin 1300 mg, from the product label.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
- Phone Number
- 1-866-251-1662
- Web Address
- Walmart.com/springvalley
Gelatin 1300 mg by Spring Valley: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Gelatin 1300 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Gelatin 1300 mg'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 11 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.
Gelatin 11 references
- Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
- Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
- Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
- Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
- Nakayama T, Aizawa C, Kuno-Sakai H. A clinical analysis of gelatin allergy and determination of its causal relationship to the previous administration of gelatin-containing acellular pertussis vaccine combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. J Allerg PubMed
- Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
- PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
- de la Fuente Tornero E, Vega Castro A, de Sierra Hernández PÁ, et al. Kounis syndrome during anesthesia: Presentation of indolent systemic mastocytosis: A case report. A Case Rep. 2017;8(9):226-228. PubMed
- Ventura Spagnolo E, Calapai G, Minciullo PL, Mannucci C, Asmundo A, Gangemi S. Lethal anaphylactic reaction to intravenous gelatin in the course of surgery. Am J Ther. 2016;23(6):e1344-e1346. PubMed
- Li Y, He H, Yang L, Li X, Li D, Luo S. Therapeutic effect of Colla corii asini on improving anemia and hemoglobin compositions in pregnant women with thalassemia. Int J Hematol. 2016;104(5):559-565. PubMed
- Coury JR, Skaggs KF, Marciano GF, et al. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to the Bovine Flowable Gelatin Matrix: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2022;12(1). PubMed
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