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Lycopene 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Spring Valley

Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lycopene 10 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, prostate health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lycopene. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley

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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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 a single active ingredient: lycopene, a natural pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Lycopene is a carotenoid (a type of plant compound with antioxidant properties) that your body does not make on its own — you get it through diet or supplements.

The softgel capsule also contains soybean oil, gelatin, corn oil, glycerin, and yellow beeswax as inactive ingredients to hold and deliver the lycopene.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: prostate and heart health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Prostate cancer — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lycopene is rated "Possibly Effective" for Prostate cancer (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lycopene is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, and more.

Lycopene is possibly effective for prostate cancer risk reduction based on the data we hold. For bladder cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, ALS, and exercise-induced asthma, the evidence is either possibly ineffective or insufficient to draw firm conclusions.

Talk with your doctor about whether lycopene makes sense for your particular health goals.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene

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.

Lycopene from food is considered safe, and supplement doses like this one are generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from supplements are gastrointestinal — diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, indigestion, and loss of appetite in some users.

For pregnancy, the safety data advises against lycopene supplements unless your doctor recommends it; food amounts are fine. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough data on supplements to know either way — talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lycopene

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lycopene.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check your blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — including warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and similar medications — with your doctor or pharmacist. Lycopene may theoretically increase your bleeding risk when combined with these drugs.

If you're on any of these, confirm it's safe to add this supplement.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Spring Valley's Lycopene 10 mg may be worth considering if you're interested in prostate health support and have no blood-thinning medications on board. If you take anticoagulants or antiplatelets, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real.

For pregnancy or breastfeeding, discuss this supplement with your healthcare provider 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 Jan 7, 2019.

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 Lycopene 10 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Spring Valley
Barcode (UPC) 681131003780
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 7, 2019
DSLD ID 184052
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
681131003780
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene10 mg--

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Corn Oil, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax

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Label statements
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Precautions

For your protection, do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

General

Item No. 45327 B2111W 01A 108234

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.

General Statements

Lycopene 10 mg per softgel

Product of China, India, Israel, Taiwan

Quality guaranteed

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Prostate health

Lycopene supports prostate and heart health

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults, take one softgel twice daily, preferably with a meal.

Formulation

No Gluten, Yeast, Wheat, Milk or Milk Derivatives, Lactose, Sugar, Preservatives, Artificial Color, Artificial Flavor, Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)

Storage

Store at room temperature 59(0)-86(0)F (15(0)-30(0)C). Keep bottle tightly closed.

See for yourself

Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Lycopene

Interacts with
122 drugs
10 mg per serving

Lycopene is a red plant pigment and antioxidant found mainly in tomatoes and other red fruits. Eating lycopene-rich foods is linked with possible hear...

Lycopene monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Corn Oil, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lycopene 122

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lycopene 10 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lycopene1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking lycopene with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research shows that lycopene has antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lycopene 10 mg, from the product label.

Spring Valley

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Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-866-251-1662
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Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley: Common Questions

Does Lycopene 10 mg by Spring Valley interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lycopene 10 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lycopene 10 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?
The safety data advises against lycopene supplements in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise; food amounts are fine. Talk with your doctor before taking this product.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on lycopene supplements while breastfeeding. Discuss it with your pharmacist or doctor before you start to get personalized advice.
What side effects might I notice?
Gastrointestinal side effects are the most common — diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, indigestion, and loss of appetite. These tend to be mild and may go away as your body adjusts.
Does lycopene actually work for prostate health?
Lycopene is possibly effective for prostate cancer based on the data we hold, but the evidence is not definitive. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your health plan.
What exactly is lycopene?
Lycopene is a natural red pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits. It's a carotenoid with antioxidant properties that your body doesn't make — you get it through diet or supplements.
Why does this interact with blood thinners?
Test-tube research shows lycopene has antiplatelet effects — meaning it may theoretically thin your blood or prevent clotting. Combined with medications that already do this, the bleeding risk could increase.

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The 10 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.

Lycopene 10 references
  1. Sharma, J. B., Kumar, A., Kumar, A., Malhotra, M., Arora, R., Prasad, S., and Batra, S. Effect of lycopene on pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth retardation in primigravidas. Int J Gynaecol.Obstet. 2003;81(3):257-262. PubMed
  2. Hsiao, G., Wang, Y., Tzu, N. H., Fong, T. H., Shen, M. Y., Lin, K. H., Chou, D. S., and Sheu, J. R. Inhibitory effects of lycopene on in vitro platelet activation and in vivo prevention of thrombus formation. J Lab Clin Med 2005;146(4):216-226. PubMed
  3. Clark, P. E., Hall, M. C., Borden, L. S., Jr., Miller, A. A., Hu, J. J., Lee, W. R., Stindt, D., D'Agostino, R., Jr., Lovato, J., Harmon, M., and Torti, F. M. Phase I-II prospective dose-escalating trial of lycopene in patients with biochemical relapse o
  4. O'Kennedy, N., Crosbie, L., Whelan, S., Luther, V., Horgan, G., Broom, J. I., Webb, D. J., and Duttaroy, A. K. Effects of tomato extract on platelet function: a double-blinded crossover study in healthy humans. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. 2006;84(3):561-569. PubMed
  5. Jatoi, A., Burch, P., Hillman, D., Vanyo, J. M., Dakhil, S., Nikcevich, D., Rowland, K., Morton, R., Flynn, P. J., Young, C., and Tan, W. A tomato-based, lycopene-containing intervention for androgen-independent prostate cancer: results of a Phase II stu
  6. Schwenke, C., Ubrig, B., Thurmann, P., Eggersmann, C., and Roth, S. Lycopene for advanced hormone refractory prostate cancer: a prospective, open phase II pilot study. J.Urol. 2009;181(3):1098-1103. PubMed
  7. Banerjee, S., Jeyaseelan, S., and Guleria, R. Trial of lycopene to prevent pre-eclampsia in healthy primigravidas: results show some adverse effects. J.Obstet.Gynaecol.Res. 2009;35(3):477-482. PubMed
  8. Haseen, F., Cantwell, M. M., O'Sullivan, J. M., and Murray, L. J. Is there a benefit from lycopene supplementation in men with prostate cancer? A systematic review. Prostate Cancer Prostatic.Dis. 2009;12(4):325-332. PubMed
  9. Ilic, D., Forbes, K. M., and Hassed, C. Lycopene for the prevention of prostate cancer. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2011;(11):CD008007. PubMed
  10. Sawardekar SB, Patel TC, Uchil D. Comparative evaluation of antiplatelet effect of lycopene with aspirin and the effect of their combination on platelet aggregation: an in vitro study. Indian J Pharmacol 2016;48:26-31. PubMed

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