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Lycopene 15 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitabase

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

Lycopene 15 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitabase 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 15 mg by Vitabase

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.

Vitabase Lycopene 15 mg is a single-ingredient supplement: lycopene, a red pigment (carotenoid) found naturally in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. The softgel capsule also contains rice bran oil, medium chain triglycerides, beeswax, silica, gelatin, and purified water as inactive ingredients.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antioxidant and free radical support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Lycopene is possibly effective for prostate cancer. For bladder cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and exercise-induced asthma, the evidence in our data is either insufficient or points toward it being possibly ineffective.

If you're considering lycopene for any of these conditions, talk it over with your doctor about what the current evidence shows and whether it's right for you.

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 are generally well tolerated. The most commonly reported side effects from supplements are gastrointestinal — diarrhea, flatulence, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and loss of appetite.

One case of chest pain was reported in a pregnant person taking a lycopene product, but whether lycopene caused it is unclear. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data rates lycopene as Likely Safe — however, the caution notes that supplements are not well studied in these states.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to get 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use any anticoagulants (blood thinners like warfarin) or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel). Lab evidence suggests lycopene may have mild blood-thinning effects, which could raise your bleeding risk when combined with these medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Vitabase Lycopene 15 mg may be worth considering if you're interested in prostate cancer support and want to add a lycopene source — just know the evidence is modest. The key thing to do first is check whether you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, because lycopene could increase bleeding risk with them.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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 Mar 23, 2012.

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 15 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitabase
Net contents 30 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 7169
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel 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 Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase, 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene15 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Beeswax, Silica, Gelatin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains No Added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) softgel capsule daily with meals or, as directed by a health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Keep out of reach of children.

Lyc-O-Mato(TM) is a registered trademark of LycoRed, Industries.

Lyc-O-Mato

General Statements

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED.

According to some studies lycopene is the most effective free radical neutralizer in the carotenoid family.

Seals/Symbols

Vb

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase

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
15 mg per serving Form: Lyc-O-Mato(TM) brand tomato extract, Tomatoes

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: Rice Bran Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Beeswax, Silica, Gelatin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase Drug Interactions

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122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lycopene 122

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lycopene 15 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 15 mg, from the product label.

Vitabase

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Name
Vitabase.com
City
Monroe
State
GA
ZipCode
30656
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase: Common Questions

Does Lycopene 15 mg by Vitabase interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lycopene 15 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 15 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 on warfarin or aspirin?
Not without checking first — lycopene may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before starting this supplement.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well, but some experience gastrointestinal effects like diarrhea, bloating, nausea, or indigestion. Start with a lower dose if your stomach is sensitive, and stop if side effects are bothersome.
Does this really help with prostate cancer?
The evidence suggests it may help, but it's not proven — we'd call it 'possibly effective.' It should never replace standard medical care; talk with your doctor about whether it's a useful addition to your plan.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety rating is 'Likely Safe,' but supplements are not well studied in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because of this gap in the data, talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide whether it's right for you in these situations.
What is lycopene, and where does it come from?
Lycopene is a red pigment called a carotenoid, naturally found in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. This supplement gives you a concentrated dose in a softgel capsule.

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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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