Pancreatic VegEnzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pancreatic VegEnzymes 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
Pancreatic VegEnzymes is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations
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
Low disclosure
Pancreatic VegEnzymes contains three active digestive enzymes. Lipase breaks down fats, amylase breaks down carbohydrates, and protease 4.5 breaks down proteins—together they're meant to help your body digest food.
The inactive ingredients include a vegetarian capsule, tapioca dextrin, and ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for lipase and protease to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or dyspepsia (indigestion) is insufficient—we don't have enough reliable data to rate how well they work for these conditions. The product facts don't include effectiveness ratings for protease beyond that general caution, and no effectiveness data is on file for amylase.
If you're considering this product for a specific digestive issue, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lipase and protease are generally well tolerated in adults when taken as supplements. Protease may rarely cause digestive upset or allergic reactions—occupational exposure to airborne protease has occasionally triggered allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (nasal and eye inflammation) or asthma, though this is rare with oral supplement use.
For pregnancy: The safety data on lipase and protease in pregnancy is limited, so use only if your doctor advises it. For breastfeeding: Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied for either ingredient; check with your healthcare provider before taking it.
Lipase carries a particular caution in premature infants, though this applies to recombinant forms added to formula or breast milk, not oral supplements for adults.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for amylase, so we cannot rule out interactions with that component.
If you take any medications, check your exact drugs through the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pancreatic VegEnzymes may appeal to you if you want plant-based digestive enzymes, though the evidence that they work for indigestion or inflammatory bowel disease isn't yet established. If you have a serious digestive condition, check with your doctor before starting it.
Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications should discuss this product with their own healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.
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 Pancreatic VegEnzymes, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298004792 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 278021 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease 4.5 | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Enzyme Blend | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Tapioca Dextrin, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with each meal, or as directed by a health professional.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.
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Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org
Formulation
Vegetarian formula to support digestive function
Gluten-free & Non-GMO
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations 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 Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Enzyme Blend
- › Amylase
- › Lipase
- › Protease 4.5
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Tapioca Dextrin, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pancreatic VegEnzymes. 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 Pancreatic VegEnzymes, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Pancreatic VegEnzymes by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pancreatic VegEnzymes’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Pancreatic VegEnzymes'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 4 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.
Lipase 1 reference
- Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →
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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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