Pumpkin Seed Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Pumpkin Seed 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
Pumpkin Seed Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, overactive bladder, eye and skin health (vitamin a source).Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pumpkin Seed Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com
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 a single active ingredient: pumpkin seed extract. Pumpkin seeds have been studied for urinary and prostate health, though the strength of evidence varies by condition.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The extract is possibly effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that can affect urination in older men. For androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder pain), parasitic infections, and urinary tract infections, the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works.
We simply don't have enough reliable data on these uses in our records.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pumpkin as food is generally well tolerated. Concentrated seed supplements are generally well tolerated in most adults, though some trial participants reported mild abdominal discomfort.
The most common side effects are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Anaphylaxis is rare but has been reported.
Two case reports describe hair loss 1–3 weeks after eating bitter-tasting pumpkin or squash, attributed to a high concentration of cucurbitacin — a compound found in wild pumpkins. There isn't enough data on the safety of concentrated pumpkin seed supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — pumpkin seed extract may increase lithium levels in your blood and require a dose adjustment.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Pumpkin seed extract is generally well tolerated and possibly helpful for prostate enlargement symptoms. It's most relevant if you're looking at natural options for BPH.
If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the extract might affect your dose. For any other medications, use our search tool to verify before you begin.
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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
General information
Key facts about Pumpkin Seed Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0018JKVA7 |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 311739 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Seed Extract | 500 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements
Formulation
Color may vary
Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place.
General Statements
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Pumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pumpkin Seed Extract
Interacts with1 drug
Pumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The...
Pumpkin Seed Extract monograph & interactionsPumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pumpkin Seed Extract by BulkSupplements.com has one documented interaction — with lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication.
Pumpkin is thought to have mild water-shedding (diuretic) properties that may reduce how your body gets rid of lithium, potentially raising its levels in your blood. If you take lithium, your dose might need adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, the absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — it means this particular extract simply hasn't been checked against most drugs.
Use the search tool below to verify your exact medications before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Extract interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pumpkin Seed Extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Pumpkin Seed Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pumpkin Seed ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Pumpkin Seed Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Extract 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.
Pumpkin Seed Extract
Lithium
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pumpkin Seed Extract, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pumpkin Seed Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pumpkin Seed 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 5 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.
Pumpkin 5 references
- Marks L, Partin AW, Epstein JI, et al. Effects of a saw palmetto herbal blend in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol 2000;163:1451-6. DOI
- Cho YH, Lee SY, Jeong DW, et al. Effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:549721. PubMed
- Vahlensieck W, Theurer C, Pfitzer E, Patz B, Banik N, Engelmann U. Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. Urol Int 2015;94(3):286-95 PubMed
- Assouly P. Hair loss associated with cucurbit poisoning. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 May 1;154(5):617-618. PubMed
- Gawryjolek J, Ludwig H, Zbikowska-Götz M, Bartuzi Z, Krogulska A. Anaphylaxis after consumption of pumpkin seeds in a 2-y-old child tolerant to its pulp: A case study. Nutrition 2021;89:111272. 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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