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M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides 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.
  • “Medium-Chain Triglycerides” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (14 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: caprylic acid and capric acid — both medium-chain fats (fatty acids) extracted and concentrated for supplement use. These are naturally occurring compounds that work quickly in the body compared to longer-chain fats.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

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

This is a single-ingredient Caprylic Acid product and its label doesn't state a use — see Caprylic Acid's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on caprylic acid is insufficient to rate its use for epilepsy or essential tremor. Because the data doesn't establish reliable benefit for these purposes, we can't claim this product works for them.

You'll want to ask your doctor or pharmacist whether there's a case for trying it in your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

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.

Caprylic acid is generally recognized as safe in food amounts, but supplement doses — the kind in this product — are less well studied. Short-term use appears well tolerated; the most common side effects reported are mild stomach discomfort and a change in taste.

A small number of people have reported dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Because caprylic acid appears naturally in breast milk, its safety in concentrated supplement form during lactation isn't known — use with caution and check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnancy safety data for this ingredient isn't on file, so talk with your healthcare provider before using it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

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 — Caprylic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 262 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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners (like warfarin), blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs — all have Moderate-severity interactions documented with caprylic acid. We were unable to check capric acid for interactions because we hold no data on it.

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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.

M.C.T. from Douglas Laboratories may appeal to someone exploring medium-chain fat supplementation, but if you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions are theoretical but plausible. The safety and effectiveness evidence for epilepsy and tremor is too thin to rely on.

Start the conversation with your healthcare provider.

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 Aug 23, 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 M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539039212
Net contents 8 fl. Oz.; 240 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 232573
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
16
UPC/BARCODE
310539039212
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories95 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Caprylic Acid7.7 Gram(s)--
Capric Acid6.2 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat14 Gram(s)70%
Medium-Chain Triglycerides14 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablespoon daily or as directed by a health professional.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, or nursing, or if you are taking prescription medications, consult your health professional before using this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Gluten-free, Non-GMO

Metabolic and cognitive support

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides by Douglas Laboratories label

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M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides by Douglas Laboratories

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

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container16 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.

Medium-Chain Triglycerides

14 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides 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.

Caprylic Acid3 drug types · 262 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that caprylic acid might have positive inotropic effects, resulting in reduced arterial pressure and vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
In vitro research suggests that caprylic acid might displace NSAIDs from binding sites on albumin. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of warfarin.
In vitro research suggests that high doses of caprylic acid might displace warfarin from albumin binding sites. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caprylic Acid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Phone Number
1.800.245.4440
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides 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.
What are medium-chain triglycerides, and why would someone take them?
Medium-chain triglycerides (or MCTs) are fats that your body absorbs and uses quickly compared to the longer-chain fats in most foods. This product contains caprylic and capric acid — the specific types of MCTs — but the evidence we have doesn't yet establish reliable benefits for epilepsy or tremor.
What side effects might I get from caprylic acid?
Most people tolerate it without trouble over the short term. The most common complaints are mild stomach discomfort and a change in how food tastes. Rarely, people report dizziness, headache, or fatigue.
Is caprylic acid safe to use if I'm breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid does appear naturally in breast milk, but safety data on concentrated supplement doses during lactation isn't established. Use caution and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Pregnancy safety data for caprylic acid isn't on file in our data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant — they can weigh what's known for your individual situation.
Does this product have any fillers or inactive ingredients?
No inactive ingredients are listed for this product.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with 262 drugs

Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicro...

Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

M.C.T. Medium Chain Triglycerides'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 5 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.

Caprylic Acid 5 references
  1. Massolini G, Aubry AF, McGann A, Wainer IW. Determination of the magnitude and enantioselectivity of ligand binding to rat and rabbit serum albumins using immobilized-protein high performance liquid chromatography stationary phases. Biochem Pharmacol 1993 PubMed
  2. Kristev A, Mitkov D, Lukanov Y, Chapkynov P. The effect of octanoic fatty acid on the cardiovascular system of the guinea pig. Cor Vasa 1989;31(4):321-7.
  3. Hayball PF, Holman JW, Nation RL. Influence of octanoic acid on the reversible protein binding of ketorolac enantiomers to human serum albumin (HSA): comparative liquid chromatographic studies using a HSA chiral stationary phase. J Chromatogr B Biomed App PubMed
  4. Noctor TA, Wainer IW, Hage DS. Allosteric and competitive displacement of drugs from human serum albumin by octanoic acid, as revealed by high-performance liquid affinity chromatography, on a human serum albumin-based stationary phase. J Chromatogr 1992;5 PubMed
  5. Voller B, Lines E, McCrossin G, et al. Dose-escalation study of octanoic acid in patients with essential tremor. J Clin Invest. 2016;126(4):1451-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Caprylic Acid monograph →

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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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