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Dietary supplement

Gelatin 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by 21st Century

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Gelatin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Gelatin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
740985226636
IngredientAmount% DV
Gelatin600 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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 known
interactions
600 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gelatin 600 mg, from the product label.

21st Century

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Name
21st Century HealthCare, Inc.
Street Address
2119 S. Wilson St.
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85282
Web Address
www.21stcenturyvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century: Common Questions

Does Gelatin 600 mg by 21st Century interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin 600 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gelatin 600 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
What's gelatin, and why is it in this supplement?
Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen. It's used in supplements because some people believe it may support skin, joints, or nails, though evidence for most of those uses is limited or absent.
Can gelatin cause side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are mild and digestive — belching, bloating, and indigestion. Allergic reactions are rare but can happen; signs include hives, swelling, wheezing, or (very rarely) anaphylaxis. Stop and seek help if you have trouble breathing or swelling in your throat.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Food amounts of gelatin are considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But there's little research on supplement doses, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or nursing to see what's right for you.
Does gelatin actually work for diarrhea?
The evidence suggests it's probably ineffective for diarrhea based on the data we hold. If you're dealing with diarrhea, ask your pharmacist about options that do have better evidence behind them.
Will this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented for gelatin in our database. Still, if you take prescription or over-the-counter drugs, run them through the medication checker on this page with your exact drug names just to be thorough.
Can I take this if I have a gelatin allergy?
No — this product is pure gelatin, so if you're allergic, avoid it entirely. Gelatin allergies can cause anything from mild hives to serious reactions like anaphylaxis.

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Gelatin 600 mg label
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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

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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
  3. Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
  4. Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
  5. 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
  6. Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
  7. PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

See these in context on the Gelatin monograph →

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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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