Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract 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
Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract is a dietary supplement by Vital Nutrients with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients
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
This product contains 4 active ingredients: protease and lipase (digestive enzymes that help break down protein and fat), amylase (a starch-digesting enzyme), and bile extract (which aids fat digestion and absorption). These work together as a pancreatic enzyme replacement, meant to support your digestive system when your own pancreas isn't producing enough enzymes.
The capsule also contains gelatin, calcium carbonate, and leucine as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for these digestive enzymes is mixed and limited. For inflammatory bowel disease and indigestion (dyspepsia), the research we hold rates the evidence as insufficient to know whether they help.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for amylase or bile extract, so we can't say how well this particular blend works for its intended purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated in most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions can happen. Occupational exposure to airborne protease (like in certain work settings) has rarely triggered allergic rhinitis or asthma, and protease-specific IgE reactions have been reported.
Neither ingredient should be used in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor, and both require medical guidance before breastfeeding. If you have a serious digestive condition, check with your doctor before starting this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the digestive enzymes we could check in this product. That said, we have no interaction data for amylase or bile extract, so search your medications on this page to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is for people looking to supplement their digestive enzyme production, especially those with pancreatic insufficiency or malabsorption. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive disorder, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
No interactions with medications are documented for the ingredients we checked, but verify your exact drugs before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.
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 Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vital Nutrients |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 693465436110 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 305135 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pancreatic Enzyme Blend | 500 mg | -- |
| Bile Extract | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Carbonate, Leucine
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Storage
Store sealed in a cool dry place
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children
Use only if safety seal is intact
Warning: if pregnant, consult your physician before taking.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: 1 or 2 capsules at the start of each meal, or directed by your healthcare professional.
Formulation
Excludes coatings, binders, gluten (wheat, rye, barley), milk/dairy (casein, whey), soy protein, egg protein, sugar. Verified by independent testing
Raw materials and finished products are independently tested by U.S. labs.
General Statements
Learn more at vitalnutrients.net
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients 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 Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Carbonate, Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract. 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 Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract, from the product label.
Vital Nutrients
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- Vital Nutrients
- Street Address
- 45 Kenneth Dooley Drive
- City
- Middleton
- State
- CT
- ZipCode
- 06457
- Web Address
- vitalnutrients.net
Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract by Vital Nutrients: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Proteolytic 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 → Herb & supplement monographLipase
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 →Sources & How We Checked
Pancreatin & Ox Bile Extract'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.
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 →
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
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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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