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Dietary supplement

Homotaurine 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Homotaurine 50 mg is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory support, brain and cognitive health, alzheimer's disease (investigational).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 Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
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.
Known Interaction Concern
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.
Safety Information
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.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Homotaurine 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 222879
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart, 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
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Homotaurine100 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Bran

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Brain Supplements

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Adults. Take one capsule morning and evening during meals.

Formula

Each capsule contains 50 mg of homotaurine.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.

Keep out of childrens' reach.

As with any nutritional supplement, you should consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem.

Storage

Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.

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Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Homotaurine

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving

Homotaurine (also called tramiprosate) is a small amino acid-like molecule studied mainly for slowing memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Large clini...

Homotaurine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Bran. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Homotaurine 50 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 Homotaurine 50 mg, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
Smart Nutrition S.A.
Street Address
18 Rue de l'Eau
City
Luxembourg
ZipCode
L-1449
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does Homotaurine 50 mg by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Homotaurine 50 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Homotaurine 50 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.

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The Full Monographs Behind Homotaurine 50 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

Homotaurine 50 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 15 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.

Homotaurine 15 references
  1. Aisen PS, Gauthier S, Vellas B, et al. Alzhemed: a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Curr Alzheimer Res 2007;4:473-8.
  2. Greenberg SM, Rosand J, Schneider AT, et al. A phase 2 study of tramiprosate for cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2006;20:269-74. PubMed
  3. Aisen PS, Saumier D, Briand R, et al. A Phase II study targeting amyloid-beta with 3APS in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer disease. Neurology 2006;67:1757-63.
  4. Wright TM. Tramiprosate. Drugs Today (Barc) 2006;42:291-8.
  5. Wong GT. FDA deems US Alzhemed trial results inconclusive. Alzheimer Research Forum. August 28, 2007. Available at: www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=1647. (Accessed 26 May 2009).
  6. McCaffrey P, Strobel G. Philadelphia: European trial of Alzhemed ends, marketing morphs to supplement. Alzheimer Research Forum. November 19, 2007. Available at: www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=1691. (Accessed 26 May 2009).
  7. Bossú P, Salani F, Ciaramella A, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of homotaurine in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment. Front Aging Neurosci. 2018;10:285. PubMed
  8. Abushakra S, Porsteinsson A, Scheltens P, et al. Clinical effects of tramiprosate in APOE4/4 homozygous patients with mild Alzheimer's disease suggest disease modification potential. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2017;4(3):149-156. PubMed
  9. Spalletta G, Cravello L, Gianni W, et al. Homotaurine effects on hippocampal volume loss and episodic memory in amnestic mild cognitive impairment. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016;50(3):807-16. PubMed
  10. Ricciardi L, De Nigris F, Specchia A, Fasano A. Homotaurine in Parkinson's disease. Neurol Sci. 2015;36(9):1581-7. PubMed
  11. Gauthier S, Aisen PS, Ferris SH, et al. Effect of tramiprosate in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: exploratory analyses of the MRI sub-group of the Alphase study. J Nutr Health Aging. 2009;13(6):550-7. PubMed
  12. Aisen PS, Gauthier S, Ferris SH, et al. Tramiprosate in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease - a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre study (the Alphase Study). Arch Med Sci. 2011;7(1):102-11. PubMed
  13. Marino PF, Rossi GCM, Campagna G, et al. Effects of citicoline, homotaurine, and vitamin E on contrast sensitivity and visual-related quality of life in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma: A preliminary study. Molecules. 2020 Nov 29;25(23):5614. PubMed
  14. Toppi E, Sireno L, Lembo M, et al. IL-33 and IL-10 Serum Levels Increase in MCI Patients Following Homotaurine Treatment. Front Immunol 2022;13:813951. PubMed
  15. Rossi GCM, Rolle T, De Silvestri A, et al. Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Single Blind, Cross-Over Study on the Effect of a Fixed Combination of Citicoline 500 mg Plus Homotaurine 50 mg on Pattern Electroretinogram (PERG) in Patients With Open Angl

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