Monolaurin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Monolaurin 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 is a dietary supplement by AFI America's Finest 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 by AFI America's Finest
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. It's included here as a supplement, though monolaurin occurs naturally in coconut oil and breast milk.
The capsule is filled with rice flour and enclosed in a hypromellose shell (a common plant-based capsule material).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for monolaurin in treating bacterial vaginosis is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to rate whether it works for that purpose. If you're considering it for this or another reason, talk it over with your doctor about what the current evidence does and doesn't support.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Monolaurin is often well tolerated in food-related amounts, but its safety as a supplement hasn't been well studied in humans, so we don't have a complete safety picture yet. The data advises against use during pregnancy due to lack of safety information.
While lauric acid (monolaurin's parent compound) occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of taking monolaurin supplements while breastfeeding is unknown — use caution and check with your doctor before starting it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for monolaurin. Even so, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement to your routine.
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 a single-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions, but human safety data is sparse. If you're pregnant, the available data suggests you should avoid it.
If you're breastfeeding or take any regular medications, run it by your own doctor or pharmacist before you start — they can weigh the limited evidence against your personal situation.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | AFI America's Finest |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 767382030277 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 246813 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Monolaurin by AFI America's Finest, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Monolaurin | 400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose capsules
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Formula
MonoLaurin, is a plant based nutrient derived from Coconut oil, AFI's Monolaurin contains 90% purified Monolaurin. 400 mg MonoLaurin vege-capsule may support healthy immune defense system.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one capsule after each meal, two times a day, or as directed by a health care professional.
Precautions
Precaution/Warning: Do not use if bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool 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
Immune support
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Monolaurin by AFI America's Finest 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 Monolaurin by AFI America's Finest
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 container60 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: Rice Flour, Hypromellose capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Monolaurin by AFI America's Finest Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Monolaurin. 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, from the product label.
AFI America's Finest
See all AFI America's Finest products- Name
- Sabinsa Corporation for America's Finest, Inc. (AFI)
- City
- East Windsor
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 98520
- Phone Number
- 800-350-3305
- Web Address
- www.afisupplements.com
Monolaurin by AFI America's Finest: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Can I take monolaurin while breastfeeding?
Does monolaurin actually work for bacterial vaginosis?
What is monolaurin, and where does it come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Monolaurin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Monolaurin'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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