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PectiPure 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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PectiPure 600 mg label
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Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking PectiPure 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

PectiPure 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Citrus Pectin, Modified. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

PectiPure contains one active ingredient: modified citrus pectin at 600 mg per capsule. Pectin is a fiber derived from citrus fruit that's been processed to change how it breaks down in your body.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin and magnesium stearate (an inactive binder and flow agent).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cellular and immune health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence shows modified citrus pectin is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For prediabetes or blood sugar control, and for reducing harm from radiation exposure, the evidence isn't established in our data — there simply isn't enough reliable information to rate how well it works for those uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pectin from food and typical supplement amounts is generally well tolerated, with most people experiencing no problems. The most common side effects are digestive — diarrhea, gas, loose stools, and mild cramps.

Allergic reactions are rare but serious; one documented case involved a young child who experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) after exposure to pectin. People sensitive to citrus or with a history of oral allergy syndrome should be cautious.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data is limited. Dietary amounts of pectin are likely fine, but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use digoxin (a heart medication), lovastatin (a cholesterol drug), or tetracycline antibiotics — all three are Moderate-severity interactions with pectin. Pectin may reduce how well these medications work if taken at the same time.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

PectiPure may help with high cholesterol if the evidence pans out for you, but it's important to know it can interfere with three common medications — digoxin, lovastatin, and tetracycline antibiotics. If you take any of those, check your exact medications with us before starting.

Discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're on heart or cholesterol drugs.

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 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about PectiPure 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614024189
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 308715
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
087614024189
IngredientAmount% DV
Citrus Pectin, Modified600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Guaranteed to minimum of 82% galacturonic acid Supports cellular health Supports immune health

Immune health

General Statements

Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water. For maximum benefit take two capsules two times per day.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry 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.

Formula

PectiPure 600 mg per capsule Modified citrus pectin

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson label

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PectiPure 600 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson

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.

Citrus Pectin, Modified

Interacts with
23 drugs
600 mg per serving Form: Galacturonic Acid

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...

Citrus Pectin, Modified monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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23Drugs
23 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Citrus Pectin, Modified 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in PectiPure 600 mg interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in PectiPure 600 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Citrus Pectin, Modified

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in PectiPure 600 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Citrus Pectin, Modified3 drug types · 23 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Lovastatin (Mevacor)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Citrus Pectin, Modified full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for PectiPure 600 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
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PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does PectiPure 600 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, PectiPure 600 mg has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
PectiPure 600 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will PectiPure actually lower my cholesterol?
The data shows modified citrus pectin is possibly effective for high cholesterol, meaning there's some evidence it helps, but it's not definitive. Results vary from person to person. It's best used as one part of a broader approach — talk with your doctor about realistic expectations.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are digestive — gas, loose stools, diarrhea, or mild cramps. Allergic reactions are rare but serious; if you have a history of citrus allergies or oral allergy syndrome, be cautious and watch for swelling or breathing trouble.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data for concentrated pectin supplements in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited. Dietary amounts from food are fine, but supplement use hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy or while nursing.
What is modified citrus pectin, and why is it different from regular pectin?
Pectin is a fiber from citrus fruit. Modifying it changes how it breaks down in your body, which is why it's used in supplements rather than just eating an orange. Modified forms are designed to be absorbed differently for specific health effects.
Will this interfere with my heart or blood pressure medications?
It depends on which medication you take. If you use digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart, pectin can significantly reduce its absorption, weakening its effect. Lovastatin for cholesterol may also absorb less effectively. Check your exact medications with the tool on this page or talk with your pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind PectiPure 600 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 drugs

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

PectiPure 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.

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 11 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.

Pectin 11 references
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

See these in context on the Pectin 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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