Mega-Colostabs Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bricker Labs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mega-Colostabs 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
Mega-Colostabs is a dietary supplement by Bricker Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, gut health and digestion, exercise recovery.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 Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs
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
Mega-Colostabs contains one active ingredient: bovine colostrum, a nutrient-rich fluid produced by cows in the first days after giving birth. It's rich in antibodies and growth factors that may support immune and digestive health.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — gelatin, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, and tricalcium phosphate — which help form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for bovine colostrum is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, rotaviral diarrhea, and exercise-induced respiratory infections — meaning there's some promising research, but more study is needed to be certain.
For necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in newborns), the evidence suggests it's ineffective. If you're considering this product for one of these uses, talk with your doctor first — they can help you weigh what the current evidence shows against your own situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bovine colostrum is generally well tolerated in most adults. However, if you have a milk or dairy allergy, you should avoid it — colostrum is a dairy product and can trigger an allergic reaction.
A small number of trial participants reported mild bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and unsettled stomach at rates similar to those taking a whey-based control. In people with HIV and infectious diarrhea, there are rare reports of nausea, vomiting, elevated liver function tests, and decreased blood cell counts (low hematocrit).
Safety during pregnancy hasn't been well studied, so you should avoid this product unless your doctor approves it. The same caution applies to breastfeeding — talk with your provider before using it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page before you start — and let your pharmacist know you're taking it, especially if you have HIV or liver concerns.
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.
Mega-Colostabs may be worth considering if you're dealing with HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, rotaviral diarrhea, or exercise-induced respiratory infections and want to try a possibly effective option — but the evidence is still developing. If you have a dairy allergy, skip it entirely.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor first.
Your pharmacist can help you decide if this fits your health goals.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 27, 2014.
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 Mega-Colostabs, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bricker Labs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 042239351201 |
| Net contents | 120 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 27, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 38358 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bovine Colostrum | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Tricalcium Phosphate
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General Statements
There are no dietary benefits associated with exceeding the suggested dosage.
DESCRIPTION: COLOSTRUM is nature's way of increasing intestinal performance. This nutrient-rich, complex mixture of growth factors, immunoglobulins, glycoconjugates and other important compounds is found in only one place on Earth—in the pre-milk fluid that is secreted in the first few milkings after giving birth. Research has shown that dried COLOSTRUM aids nutrient uptake from the intestines by interfering with the biology of some gut pathogens.
Made in the USA
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science that makes sense
Healthy Immune Function
Storage
Refrigeration not required.
Formulation
Free of: egg, fish, crustacean shellfish,tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybean, gluten
GLUTEN-FREE
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.
Precautions
Tamper evident - Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Contains a milk ingredient (Colostrum).
Formula
1000 mg Bovine Colostrum
Contains a milk ingredient (Colostrum).
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement only. 1-3 tablets before meals as appropriate. More than 6 tablets per day is not recommended.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs 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 Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bovine Colostrum
No knowninteractions
Bovine colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk from cows, packed with antibodies, growth factors, and protein. Early research suggests it may help w...
Bovine Colostrum monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Tricalcium Phosphate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Mega-Colostabs. 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 Mega-Colostabs, from the product label.
Mega-Colostabs by Bricker Labs: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Mega-Colostabs’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Mega-Colostabs'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 8 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.
Bovine Colostrum 8 references
- Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
- Greenberg PD, Cello JP. Treatment of severe diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum with oral bovine immunoglobulin concentrate in patients with AIDS. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 1996;13:348-54. PubMed
- Duff WR, Chilibeck PD, Rooke JJ, Kaviani M, Krentz JR, Haines DM. The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation in older adults during resistance training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Jun;24(3):276-85. PubMed
- Sanctuary MR, Kain JN, Chen SY, et al. Pilot study of probiotic/colostrum supplementation on gut function in children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. PLoS One. 2019;14(1):e0210064. PubMed
- Porcaro F, Caminiti L, Crisafulli G, Guglielmo F, Pajno GB. Anaphylaxis to cutaneous exposure to bovine colostrum based cream. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2019;37(1):9-11.
- Yan X, Pan X, Ding L, et al. Bovine colostrum to supplement the first feeding of very preterm infants: The PreColos randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2023;42(8):1408-1417. PubMed
- Halasa M, Skonieczna-Zydecka K, Machalinski B, Bühner L, Baskiewicz-Halasa M. Six Weeks of Supplementation with Bovine Colostrum Effectively Reduces URTIs Symptoms Frequency and Gravity for Up to 20 Weeks in Pre-School Children. Nutrients 2023;15(16):3626 PubMed
- Simonsen MB, Kappel SS, Aunsholt L, Möller S, Sangild PT, Zachariassen G. Mineral supplementation for very preterm infants fed fortified human milk. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024;78(6):1389-1397. 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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