Hyaluronic Acid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Hyaluronic Acid 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
Hyaluronic Acid is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin hydration and aging, joint comfort and osteoarthritis, dry eyes.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 Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations
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: HyaMax, a form of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound that your body uses to keep tissues hydrated and maintain skin elasticity.
The capsule also contains plant fiber, cellulose, and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eye and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds in the legs). For aging skin, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and sexual dysfunction, the evidence available isn't strong enough to rate whether it works — we simply don't have enough reliable data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth or applied to skin, hyaluronic acid appears to be well tolerated by most adults. Topically, it's occasionally been reported to cause eczema, redness, itching, wound bleeding, or wound infection.
Rarely, eye drops containing hyaluronic acid have caused eye pain. Long-term safety of oral hyaluronic acid supplements hasn't been fully studied.
The safety data for this ingredient is limited. Our facts don't include specific pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to be thorough.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pure Encapsulations' Hyaluronic Acid is generally well tolerated and has no documented medication interactions. It may help with dry eye or leg ulcers, though the evidence is modest.
Because long-term safety data is incomplete and the safety picture is limited, it's smart to check in with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any skin conditions you're treating.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 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
General information
Key facts about Hyaluronic Acid, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298006048 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 18, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 293973 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| HyaMax | 70 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with or between meals, or as directed by a health professional.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements.
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Formulation
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org
Supports skin hydration, joint, lubrication and comfort
Gluten-free, non-GMO & hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, non-GMO & hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
HyaMax is a U.S.A registered trademark of Frenchem.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations 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 Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations
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 container180 Amounts shown are per serving.
HyaMax
No knowninteractions
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin...
HyaMax monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Hyaluronic Acid. 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 Hyaluronic Acid, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
Does Hyaluronic Acid by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
What is HyaMax, and why is it in this product?
Does hyaluronic acid work for dry skin or wrinkles?
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Is oral hyaluronic acid safe long-term?
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Does this product have fillers?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 Hyaluronic Acid’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Hyaluronic Acid'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 4 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.
Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
- Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
- Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
- Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. 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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