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Dietary supplement

ProstaCare Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Himalaya

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

ProstaCare is a dietary supplement by Himalaya with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for women's reproductive health, promoting breast milk supply, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 266 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tribulus extract, Shatavari. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of ProstaCare by Himalaya

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 10 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Herbal Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (590 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

ProstaCare contains 10 ingredients, including a proprietary herbal blend with ten active components. The main ones we have data for are shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), tribulus, Three-Leaf Caper, Bonduc (Divi-divi), and Betelnut Palm in both whole and extract forms.

The product also contains one inactive ingredient: plant-based cellulose, which is a capsule or binding material.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support normal urinary flow and male health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Male infertility, Sexual desire, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Sexual dysfunction, Urinary tract function — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Tribulus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tribulus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Erectile dysfunction (ED), Male infertility.
  • Also on file: Asparagus Racemosus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual desire.

The evidence on ProstaCare's ingredients is limited. Tribulus shows possibly effective evidence for sexual dysfunction, but is possibly ineffective for athletic performance and has insufficient evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Shatavari and Bonduc both have insufficient reliable evidence for their rated uses — we don't yet know whether they work for the conditions they're traditionally used for. The safety and effectiveness data for Three-Leaf Caper and Betelnut Palm aren't established in our records.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus Tribulus Divi-divi

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 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Shatavari and tribulus are generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but high-quality long-term safety data are limited. Tribulus rarely causes serious side effects like liver or kidney injury and seizures, though these have been reported in isolated cases.

More commonly, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal cramping — though in one study these complaints occurred at similar rates in people taking tribulus and those on placebo. Bonduc has little reliable human safety data.

Avoid shatavari and tribulus during pregnancy — safety isn't established and tribulus may affect hormones. Avoid both while breastfeeding.

Shatavari is traditionally used to support milk supply, but use only under professional guidance due to limited safety data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus Tribulus Divi-divi

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?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Tribulus, Asparagus Racemosus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 266 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 taking ProstaCare, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — tribulus may lower your pressure too far. Do the same for diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs) due to risk of low blood sugar, lithium due to potential level increases, or diuretics (water pills) due to possible electrolyte loss.

All of these are Moderate-severity interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

ProstaCare may be worth considering if you're interested in herbal support for sexual function, though evidence for tribulus is modest. Be very cautious if you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or lithium — these interactions are documented and potentially serious.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not appropriate times to use this product. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any regular medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 6 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 20, 2017.

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 ProstaCare, straight from the product label.

Brand Himalaya
Barcode (UPC) 605069010016
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 20, 2017
DSLD ID 80599
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Male (18-50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Men ONLY, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for ProstaCare by Himalaya, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
605069010016
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Herbal Blend590 mg--
Shatavari0 NP--
Tribulus extract0 NP--
Tribulus0 NP--
Shatavari extract0 NP--
Three-Leaf Caper0 NP--
Bonduc0 NP--
Betelnut Palm0 NP--
Bonduc extract0 NP--
Betelnut Palm extract0 NP--
Three-Leaf Caper extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Plant Based Cellulose

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Ayurveda has spoken for thousands of years about natural, age-related changes occurring in men and discovered a category of plants that provide assistance in the transition.

Featured Herbs On Front: Tribulus (aerial parts), Bonduc (seeds and pods) & Shatavari (aerial patrs)

Contains: Tree nuts

Brand IP Statement(s)

The urinary system is sensitive to aging, but the plants in ProstaCare, like Tribulus and Bonduc, add tone to the urinary canal and associated organs to support normal flow and elimination of urine.

Formulation

Gluten free

Vegan friendly

Wheat Corn Soy Dairy

No ingredients of animal origin

Non-GMO Gluten free

General Statements

cGMP

Our cartons are made from 100% recycled fibers, including 40% post-consumer material. Our glass bottles contain at least 48% recycled content.

Happiness through wellness

Crafting traditional medicines based on Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old science that believes the journey back to wholeness begins with nurturing the capacity for joy.

Trusting the gifts of nature and the irreplaceable relationship between the plant and its native soil for consistent healing properties.

Contributing to the wellness of the earth by teaching our family of farmers to grow native plants sustainably on their land and reduce the demand on the local environment.

Building communities by advocating women in farming, protecting fair prices, providing maternal health, sponsoring clinical services and offering school wellness programs.

Believing that if wellness is the path to happiness, we must contribute to the wellness of all things. Wellness of people, wellness of the environment, wellness of our communities.

Family owned for more than 85 years

Since 1930

For healthy urine flow & elimination Supports prostate & urinary tract health

1 month supply

Mfg. Lic. No. Aus-83

Product of India

General

HUS-5033350

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Adults take 2 capsules twice daily with meals.

Precautions

Contains: Tree nuts

Caution: As with any supplement, consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition or are planning any medical procedure.

Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

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ProstaCare by Himalaya label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in ProstaCare by Himalaya

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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 Herbal Blend

590 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant Based Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

ProstaCare by Himalaya Drug Interactions

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266Drugs
266 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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

Tribulus extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Shatavari2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus racemosus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus racemosus root has diuretic effects when used in high doses. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, Asparagus racemosus root could reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that Asparagus racemosus root has diuretic properties when used in high doses. Therefore, it might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for ProstaCare, from the product label.

Himalaya

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Name
The Himalaya Drug Company
City
Makali
State
Bangalore
ZipCode
562 162
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ProstaCare by Himalaya: Common Questions

Does ProstaCare by Himalaya interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, ProstaCare has a known interaction with 266 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
ProstaCare contains 10 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Does ProstaCare actually work?
Tribulus in ProstaCare is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, though evidence is modest. Shatavari, Bonduc, and the other ingredients have insufficient reliable evidence — we don't yet know whether they work for the conditions they're traditionally used for.
Can I take ProstaCare if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Shatavari and tribulus should be avoided during pregnancy because safety isn't established, and tribulus may affect hormones. Avoid both while breastfeeding as well. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
Tribulus can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal cramping, though one study found these complaints were similar between people taking tribulus and those on placebo. Serious side effects like liver or kidney injury and seizures are rare but have been reported.
What is shatavari used for in this product?
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is traditionally used for several purposes, including supporting milk supply and muscle strength, but we don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for these uses.
Why can't you check all the ingredients for drug interactions?
We don't hold interaction data for Three-Leaf Caper, Betelnut Palm, or their extracts, so we're unable to check them. That doesn't mean they're safe with all medications — just that we lack the information. Ask your pharmacist about these if you're on any regular drugs.

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ProstaCare'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.

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The 12 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.

Asparagus Racemosus 1 reference
  1. Satish Kumar MC, Udupa AL, Sammodavardhana K, Rathnakar UP, Shvetha U, Kodancha GP. Acute toxicity and diuretic studies of the roots of Asparagus racemosus Willd in rats. West Indian Med J. 2010;59(1):3-6.

See these in context on the Asparagus Racemosus monograph →

Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

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Divi-divi 1 reference
  1. Tannins — MedlinePlus / NIH Source

See these in context on the Divi-divi monograph →

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