Maca Plus Pygeum Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Plus Pygeum 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
Maca Plus Pygeum is a dietary supplement by DC with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, energy and stamina, menopause symptoms.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 Maca Plus Pygeum by DC
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 has two active ingredients. Maca extract is a plant used traditionally for various health purposes, though evidence for many of them is limited.
Pygeum extract comes from the bark of an African tree and is best studied for benign prostatic hyperplasia—enlarged prostate in men. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose and gelatin, with vegetable magnesium stearate and silica as inactive ingredients to help keep everything stable.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum has been found likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—the enlarged prostate condition common in older men. Maca extract has been tested for a range of uses—from amenorrhea (missing periods) to athletic performance to osteoporosis—but the evidence for all of them is insufficient right now.
The same goes for pygeum in uses beyond BPH, like sexual desire or Alzheimer disease. If either ingredient interests you for a specific reason, that's worth discussing with your doctor, since the research may not back up how you're thinking of using it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated in the short term, but maca has not been studied long term as a supplement, and pygeum's quality and long-term safety data are limited. Uncooked maca can cause stomach pain in some people.
Pygeum has been linked to nausea and belly pain in clinical trials, though rates were similar to placebo. Maca should be avoided during pregnancy—there isn't enough safety data.
The same goes for breastfeeding. Pygeum is designed for men's prostate health and has no established safe use in pregnancy; it's also best avoided while breastfeeding due to lack of safety information.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients in this product. That said, run your medications through the search tool on this page before you begin, and if you take any blood thinners, heart medications, diabetes drugs, or anything that affects hormone levels, mention this supplement to your pharmacist or doctor first.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're a man considering pygeum for prostate health, this supplement has decent evidence behind it. Maca is less proven for most uses.
Neither ingredient has documented drug interactions, but that's not a guarantee none exist—check your specific medications with your doctor or pharmacist before you start. Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should steer clear of both ingredients.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.
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 Maca Plus Pygeum, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266173 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Male (18-50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Men ONLY, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Plus Pygeum by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca Extract | 300 mg | -- |
| Pygeum Extract | 40 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule twice daily.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.
Formulation
FDA Registered Facility (Reg. #1023013) Mfg. under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Gluten free
Nutritionally supports healthy prostate function
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
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.
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Maca Plus Pygeum by DC 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 Maca Plus Pygeum by DC
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 container60 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.
Maca Extract
No knowninteractions
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...
Maca Extract monograph & interactionsPygeum Extract
No knowninteractions
Pygeum is an extract from the bark of the African cherry tree that is most often used to ease urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate. Some st...
Pygeum Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Plus Pygeum by DC Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Plus Pygeum. 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 Maca Plus Pygeum, from the product label.
DC
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- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Ct.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Maca Plus Pygeum by DC: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Plus Pygeum’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Maca
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...
Read the full Maca monograph → Herb & supplement monographPygeum
Pygeum is an extract from the bark of the African cherry tree that is most often used to ease urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate. Some studies suggest modest benefit for these s...
Read the full Pygeum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Maca Plus Pygeum'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.
Maca 1 reference
- Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed
Pygeum 3 references
- Ishani A, MacDonald R, Nelson D, et al. Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis. Am J Med 2000;109:654-64.. PubMed
- Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, et al. Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;CD001044.. PubMed
- Andro M and Riffaud J. Pygeum africanum extract for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a review of 25 years of published experience. Curr Ther Res 1995;56(8):796-817. DOI
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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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