Mastic Gum Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutriCology
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mastic Gum 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 is a dietary supplement by NutriCology 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 by NutriCology
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 (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia), a resin from a Mediterranean shrub traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which serve as the capsule material and binding agents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Mastic is possibly effective for dyspepsia (upset stomach and indigestion). For other uses — brittle nails, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
If you're considering mastic for upset stomach, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's a good fit for what you're experiencing.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Mastic is generally well tolerated by mouth, though long-term safety data at supplement strength are limited. Nausea, diarrhea, and constipation have rarely been reported when taken orally; one person's constipation stopped two days after stopping mastic gum.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information to recommend medicinal amounts. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and interested in mastic, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist — just that mastic hasn't shown up in our monographs as affecting how medications work.
If you take any prescription drugs, your pharmacist or doctor can confirm there's nothing specific to worry about.
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 is a reasonable choice if you're looking at something possibly effective for upset stomach and want a product with no documented drug interactions. The evidence for other uses is thin.
Because pregnancy and breastfeeding safety aren't well established, check with your own doctor or pharmacist if either applies to you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 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 Mastic Gum, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutriCology |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947536708 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsules |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 258905 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mastic Gum by NutriCology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formula
Chios Gum Mastic (also known as mastiha) is the resinous material obtained from the pistacia lentiscus tree, grown on the island of Chios in Greece. Authentic Chios mastiha provided by the Chios Mastiha Growers Association (CMGA).
Authentic Chios Mastiha
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 or 2 capsules two times daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
Variations in product color may occur.
Hypoallergenic
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Brand IP Statement(s)
NutriCology Innovative Nutrition
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Mastic Gum by NutriCology 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 by NutriCology
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia
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...
Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mastic Gum by NutriCology Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Mastic Gum. 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, from the product label.
NutriCology
See all NutriCology products- Name
- NutriCology
- City
- South Salt Lake
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84115
- Phone Number
- 800.545.9960
- Web Address
- www.nutricology.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Mastic Gum’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'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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