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Dietary supplement

Lycopene-Plus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lycopene-Plus is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. 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-Plus by Douglas Laboratories

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Lycopene-Plus contains 2 active ingredients: lycopene and a Vegetable Base Proprietary Blend. Lycopene is a carotenoid — a natural pigment found in red and pink plant foods like tomatoes — that acts as an antioxidant.

The product also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin and vegetable stearate) as a capsule and binder.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Lycopene's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Lycopene for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Prostate cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Lycopene has possibly effective evidence for prostate cancer. For bladder cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and exercise-induced asthma, the evidence is either possibly ineffective or too limited to rate — we don't have enough data on file to know either way.

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 well tolerated, and supplement doses are generally well tolerated too. Some people report gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, or loss of appetite.

One case of chest pain was reported with a specific lycopene product in a pregnant woman, though a direct cause hasn't been established. For pregnancy, the safety data rates lycopene as likely safe.

For breastfeeding, it's also rated likely safe — though supplement safety hasn't been well studied while breastfeeding, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist 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 Lycopene-Plus, check your blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — anticoagulants like warfarin, apixaban, or dabigatran, and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor. Lycopene may increase bleeding risk with these medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lycopene-Plus may be worth considering if you're interested in prostate health support. If you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interaction could raise your bleeding risk.

Talk it over with your healthcare provider to make sure it fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 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-Plus, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539010228
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2012
DSLD ID 10128
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
310539010228
IngredientAmount% DV
Lycopene10 mg--
Vegetable Base Proprietary Blend100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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General

Formula #83032

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Formulation

This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1-2 capsules daily or as directed by physician.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.

Storage

For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0) - 77(0)F/15(0) - 25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

General Statements

Meets Douglas Laboratories spec [#83032]. Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> for disintegration.

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Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

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

Vegetable Base Proprietary Blend

100 mg per serving Form: Cayenne, Chlorella, Dunaliella salina, Spirulina, Tomato

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories 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-Plus 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-Plus, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Lycopene-Plus by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lycopene-Plus 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-Plus contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will Lycopene-Plus help with prostate cancer?
Lycopene has possibly effective evidence for prostate cancer support. That means there's some research suggesting a benefit, but it's not definitive — talk with your doctor about whether it fits into your care plan.
What side effects might I get from Lycopene-Plus?
Most people tolerate it well. Some report gastrointestinal effects like diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, or loss of appetite. If you notice any of these, try taking it with food or talk to your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take Lycopene-Plus while pregnant?
Lycopene is rated likely safe in pregnancy. That said, supplement safety in pregnancy hasn't been heavily studied, so check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Lycopene is rated likely safe while breastfeeding, but supplement safety data is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for you and your baby.
Does Lycopene-Plus work for high cholesterol or diabetes?
For high cholesterol, we don't have enough evidence to rate it. For diabetes, the evidence suggests it may not be effective. If either is a concern for you, ask your doctor about proven options alongside anything you're considering trying.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lycopene-Plus'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.

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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

See these in context on the Lycopene monograph →

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