Monolaurin 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Monolaurin 600 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
Monolaurin 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Ecological Formulas with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, viral infections (such as herpes or colds), antibacterial support.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 Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas
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: monolaurin, a compound derived from lauric acid. Monolaurin is the sole active component at 600 mg per capsule.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose) that serve as the capsule shell and flow agents.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for monolaurin in treating bacterial vaginosis is insufficient — we don't have reliable data showing it works for that purpose. More research would be needed to establish whether it's effective.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Monolaurin is often well tolerated in the amounts found in food, but its safety as a supplement in humans hasn't been well studied. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough information.
While lauric acid (the source of monolaurin) occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of taking this supplement while breastfeeding is unknown — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for monolaurin. That doesn't rule out the possibility that one exists with your specific medications — it just means we don't have documented evidence of any.
Run your medications through the search tool on this page to be sure, or ask your pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Monolaurin is generally well tolerated, with no documented medication interactions in our data. It's a single-ingredient product, so there's no complexity to manage.
If you're pregnant, the safety data recommends against it; if you're breastfeeding or taking any medications, clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 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 Monolaurin 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ecological Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 696859034886 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 271455 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-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 Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Monolaurin | 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Monolaurin contains the monoester of the fatty acid lauric acid.
Formulation
Contains no corn, yeast, wheat, liver, citrus or other common food or chemical allergens.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take one capsule with meals, or as directed by a physician.
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Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas
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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Monolaurin
No knowninteractions
Monolaurin is a compound made from lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil and breast milk, and it is marketed mostly for immune and antimicrob...
Monolaurin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Monolaurin 600 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 Monolaurin 600 mg, from the product label.
Ecological Formulas
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- Ecological Formulas
- Street Address
- 1061-B Shary Circle
- City
- Concord
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94518
Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas: Common Questions
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Does monolaurin actually work for bacterial vaginosis?
What is monolaurin?
Are there any side effects listed?
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The Full Monographs Behind Monolaurin 600 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Monolaurin 600 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 2 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.
Monolaurin 2 references
- FDA, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Premarket Approval, EAFUS: A food additive database. Website: vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/eafus.html (Accessed 23 February 2006).
- Mancuso AC, Widdice LE, Hughes BL, et al. Five Percent Monolaurin Vaginal Gel for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Jul;24(3):277-283. 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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