Gelatin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by GNC Women's
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatin 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 is a dietary supplement by GNC Women's 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 by GNC Women's
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. Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen, commonly used in supplements for joint, skin, and nail support.
The inactive ingredient list is empty — there are no fillers or binders in this formulation.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for gelatin's benefits is mixed. It's rated possibly ineffective for diarrhea.
For aging skin, brittle nails, uterine fibroids, and beta-thalassemia, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're taking this for one of those uses, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin is generally well tolerated when taken orally. The most common side effects are minor digestive complaints — belching, bloating, and indigestion — and an unpleasant taste or sensation of heaviness in the stomach.
Allergic reactions are rare but can occur; gelatin can trigger IgE-mediated allergic responses (hives, swelling, wheezing, low blood pressure, or anaphylaxis) in sensitive people. Gelatin is present in some vaccines (MMR, DPT), so if you have a known gelatin allergy, tell your doctor before taking any vaccine or supplement containing it.
Food amounts of gelatin are considered safe during pregnancy and lactation, but supplement doses haven't been well studied — talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for gelatin in our data. Still, run your full medication list through a personal conversation with your doctor or pharmacist before adding any new supplement, just to make 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.
GNC Women's Gelatin is a single-ingredient supplement generally well tolerated with no documented drug interactions. It may help with joint, skin, or nail concerns, though evidence is limited for several uses.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have a known gelatin allergy, or are unsure whether this fits your health goals, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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 22, 2017.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC Women's |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 048107006662 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 74882 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatin by GNC Women's, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use for weight reduction.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Actual size
Support for the matrix of hair, skin & nails Natural source of collagen Provides support for healthy hair, skin and nails
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General
Code 254910 JRG
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to six capsules daily.
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only.
Formulation
No sugar, no starch, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no corn, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.
Gf Gluten free
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.
Seals/Symbols
Gf Gluten free
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Gelatin by GNC Women's 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 by GNC Women's
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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin by GNC Women's Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin. 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, from the product label.
GNC Women's
See all GNC Women's products- Name
- General Nutrition Corporation
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15222
- Phone Number
- 1-888-462-2548
- Web Address
- www.gnc.com
Gelatin by GNC Women's: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Gelatin 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’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Gelatin'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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