Mastic Gum 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mastic Gum 500 mg 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
Mastic Gum 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Nova Nutritions with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for indigestion and stomach upset, stomach ulcers and h. pylori support, oral and gum health.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 Mastic Gum 500 mg by Nova Nutritions
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 contains one active ingredient: mastic gum, a resin from the mastic tree traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern medicine. Each capsule delivers 500 mg.
The capsule itself and other inactive ingredients — gelatin, maltodextrin, silica, and magnesium stearate — are excipients that help deliver and stabilize the active ingredient.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Mastic gum is possibly effective for indigestion (dyspepsia), based on available evidence. For brittle nails, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and cancer, the evidence is too thin to rate — we simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works.
If you're considering it for indigestion, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's a fit for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth, mastic gum is generally well tolerated, though safety data from supplement-strength doses are limited. Nausea, diarrhea, and constipation have been rarely reported; in one reported case, constipation stopped two days after someone stopped taking it.
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information — the data advise against medicinal amounts. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for mastic gum. That said, we have limited safety data at supplement strength, so mention this product to your pharmacist when you fill any new prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Mastic gum may help with indigestion if the evidence behind it appeals to you. If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a history of digestive upset, check with your pharmacist first.
No medication interactions are documented, but run your exact medications through the checker below to be thorough.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Mastic Gum 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nova Nutritions |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 732363270737 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229298 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mastic Gum 500 mg by Nova Nutritions, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Mastic Gum | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Mastic Gum contains natural tree stem mastic gum (Pistacia lentiscus), a resinous compound, from a shrub-like tree grown mainly in Greece and Turkey. Resins, such as the triterpene mastic acid, make up 90 percent of the gum. Mastic gum contains a number of trace elements like sodium, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium and manganese. Mostly composed of resinous gum and volatile oils, mastic has been used for centuries by traditional healers for stomach distress.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules per day with water or juice before breakfast or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry place.
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.
Formulation
Supports the stomach & duodenum
Free of: Artificial color, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, corn, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish.
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Made in USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Made in USA
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Mastic Gum 500 mg by Nova Nutritions 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 Mastic Gum 500 mg by Nova Nutritions
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Mastic Gum
No knowninteractions
Mastic is a resin from the mastic tree that has a long history of use for digestive complaints and oral health. Some small studies suggest it may help...
Mastic Gum monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mastic Gum 500 mg by Nova Nutritions Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Mastic Gum 500 mg. 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 Mastic Gum 500 mg, from the product label.
Nova Nutritions
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- Nova Nutritions
- City
- Scotch Plains
- State
- New Jersey
- ZipCode
- 07076
- Web Address
- www.novanutritions.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Mastic Gum 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Mastic Gum 500 mg'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 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.
Mastic 5 references
- Kaliora, A. C., Stathopoulou, M. G., Triantafillidis, J. K., Dedoussis, G. V., and Andrikopoulos, N. K. Chios mastic treatment of patients with active Crohn's disease. World J Gastroenterol. 2-7-2007;13(5):748-753. PubMed
- Dabos, K. J., Sfika, E., Vlatta, L. J., and Giannikopoulos, G. The effect of mastic gum on Helicobacter pylori: a randomized pilot study. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(3-4):296-299. PubMed
- Dabos, K. J., Sfika, E., Vlatta, L. J., Frantzi, D., Amygdalos, G. I., and Giannikopoulos, G. Is Chios mastic gum effective in the treatment of functional dyspepsia? A prospective randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2-3-20 PubMed
- Hazan Z, Adamsky K, Lucassen A, Levin LA. A first-in-human phase 1 randomized single and multiple ascending dose study of RPh201 in healthy volunteers. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev. 2020;9(3):366-74. PubMed
- Moraschini V, Kischinhevsky ICC, Calasans-Maia MD, et al. Ineffectiveness of ozone therapy in nonsurgical periodontal treatment: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized clinical trials. Clin Oral Investig 2020;24(6):1877-1888. PubMed
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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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