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Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg label
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Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Gelatin (HCP) 450 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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 30, 2026

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 450 mg per capsule. Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen, commonly used in supplements and foods.

The capsule also contains water as an inactive ingredient.

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 on gelatin for most uses is either lacking or hasn't shown it works. For diarrhea, it's rated possibly ineffective.

For aging skin, brittle nails, beta-thalassemia, and uterine fibroids, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it helps or not. If you're considering this supplement for one of those reasons, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports it for your situation.

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 used in foods and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild: belching, bloating, indigestion, and an unpleasant taste in your mouth.

A small number of people may have allergic reactions to gelatin — ranging from hives and swelling to wheezing and, rarely, anaphylaxis. Gelatin is used in some vaccines (MMR, DPT) as a stabilizer, so if you've had a reaction to those vaccines, let your doctor know before taking this supplement.

During pregnancy, gelatin is likely safe in food amounts and possibly safe at supplement doses. During breastfeeding, food amounts are likely safe, but there's little research on supplement doses — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're 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 gelatin in our data. Still, if you have any questions about taking this product alongside your medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist to confirm.

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.

Gelatin supplements are well tolerated by most people and carry no documented drug interactions. However, the evidence that gelatin works for most of the conditions it's promoted for — including diarrhea, aging skin, and brittle nails — is weak or missing.

If you're allergic to gelatin or have reacted to gelatin-containing vaccines, avoid this product. Before starting, check in with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health goals.

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 Feb 21, 2023.

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 (HCP) 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435111618
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 285958
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435111618
IngredientAmount% DV
Gelatin450 mg--

Other ingredients: Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Gelatin

No known
interactions
450 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: Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin (HCP) 450 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 (HCP) 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gelatin (HCP) 450 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, gelatin is likely safe in food amounts and possibly safe at supplement doses. During breastfeeding, food amounts are likely safe, but there isn't much research on supplement doses. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice based on your situation.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate gelatin well. The most common side effects are mild — belching, bloating, indigestion, and an unpleasant taste. Allergic reactions are rare but possible, ranging from hives and swelling to wheezing; if you experience any of these, stop and seek medical attention.
Does gelatin really help with diarrhea?
No — gelatin is rated possibly ineffective for diarrhea based on the available evidence. If diarrhea is your concern, talk with your doctor about treatments with stronger support.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to gelatin or had a reaction to a gelatin-containing vaccine?
No. Gelatin-containing vaccines (like MMR and DPT) can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to gelatin. If you've reacted to one of those vaccines, avoid this product and talk with your doctor about safer alternatives.
Does this product have fillers or other ingredients I should know about?
This capsule contains gelatin 450 mg and water. There are no other inactive ingredients listed, so you're getting gelatin and nothing else in terms of additives.
Will this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for gelatin. However, if you have specific medications you're concerned about, run them through the interaction checker on this page or confirm with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Gelatin (HCP) 450 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Gelatin

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 health uses, the evidence is limited or mixe...

Read the full Gelatin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Gelatin (HCP) 450 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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