Gelatin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solgar
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 Solgar 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 Solgar
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
Solgar Gelatin is a single-ingredient supplement: gelatin, a protein derived from animal sources. This product also contains inactive ingredients—calcium carbonate, vegetable magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and vegetable cellulose—which are fillers and binders that help form the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for gelatin is limited. For diarrhea, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For aging skin, brittle nails, beta-thalassemia, and uterine fibroids, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this supplement for one of those uses, talk it over with your doctor about what the current evidence actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Gelatin taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild—belching, bloating, and indigestion—though some people report an unpleasant taste or a heavy feeling in the stomach.
Rare but serious allergic reactions (including hives, swelling, wheezing, or anaphylaxis) can occur, especially in people sensitized to gelatin through foods or prior exposure. Gelatin is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at food amounts, but the safety data for supplement doses while pregnant or breastfeeding is thin.
Talk with your doctor before using supplement doses in either situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for gelatin in our data. You're generally clear on the medication front, but confirm with your pharmacist if you have any concerns about your specific drugs.
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.
Solgar Gelatin is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions and a solid safety record at food doses. Its effectiveness for the conditions it's marketed for—aging skin, nails, and others—isn't well established.
If you have a known gelatin allergy or have had a previous allergic reaction, avoid it. Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of food or supplement allergies.
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 Apr 23, 2020.
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 | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033984012400 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217918 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatin by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatin | 1680 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Cellulose
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Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2018 Solgar, Inc.
General Statements
Solgar since 1947
Formulation
Gluten, wheat, & dairy free
Free of: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavor, sweetener, preservatives and color.
Seals/Symbols
GF Certified Gluten-free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take three (3) capsules daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
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Gelatin by Solgar 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 Solgar
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 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: Calcium Carbonate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatin by Solgar 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.
Solgar
See all Solgar products- Name
- Solgar, Inc.
- Street Address
- 500 Willow Tree Road
- City
- Leonia
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07605
- Phone Number
- 1-877-765-4274
- Web Address
- www.solgar.com
Gelatin by Solgar: 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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