Gelatin 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by 21st Century
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatin 600 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 600 mg is a dietary supplement by 21st Century with 1 active ingredient. 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 600 mg by 21st Century
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 600 mg per capsule. Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in supplements and foods.
The capsule also contains magnesium stearate as an inactive ingredient (a processing aid).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for gelatin is mixed and incomplete. For diarrhea, it's rated possibly ineffective based on the data we hold.
For aging skin, brittle nails, uterine fibroids, and beta-thalassemia, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works or doesn't — the science simply isn't established in our records.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is widely eaten in foods and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are belching, bloating, and indigestion — all mild and digestive.
Allergic reactions to gelatin are rare but possible; they can range from hives and swelling to wheezing and, very rarely, anaphylaxis. If you have a known gelatin allergy, avoid this product.
Food amounts of gelatin are considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but there's little research on supplement doses in either situation — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this supplement if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a simple, single-ingredient product with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though digestive upset (bloating, belching) can happen.
If you have a gelatin allergy, skip it. For other questions about whether it's right for your situation — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergies — check with your pharmacist.
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 Aug 23, 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
General information
Key facts about Gelatin 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | 21st Century |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 740985226636 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 206194 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule with any meal, three (3) times daily or as directed by healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Precautions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
General Statements
Individual results may vary.
Healthy renewal formula Hair, Skin & Nail Support
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formulation
No added Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Preservatives or Artificial Flavors.
Gluten free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Gluten free
Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested
Formula
Gelatin supports hair, skin, nails and cartilage. 21st Century Gelatin is the highest quality pharmaceutical gelatin.
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.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century 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 600 mg by 21st Century
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
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: Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin 600 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 600 mg, from the product label.
21st Century
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- 21st Century HealthCare, Inc.
- Street Address
- 2119 S. Wilson St.
- City
- Tempe
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85282
- Web Address
- www.21stcenturyvitamins.com
Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Gelatin 600 mg is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Gelatin 600 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 600 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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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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