Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 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
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Oil. 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 Oil 1,000 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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
This product contains 3 active ingredients: pumpkin seed oil as the main component, plus polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. The supplement also contains gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients that make up the softgel capsule.
Pumpkin seed oil is a concentrated oil extracted from pumpkin seeds, delivered at 1,000 mg per softgel.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Pumpkin seed oil is possibly effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — enlarged prostate gland that affects urination. For other uses — hair loss (androgenic alopecia), bladder inflammation (interstitial cystitis), parasitic infections, and urinary tract infections — the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, pumpkin seed oil is generally well tolerated in adults. The most common side effects from clinical trials and reports are mild abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Rarely, anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) has been reported. There are also two case reports of people experiencing substantial hair loss or severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating bitter-tasting pumpkin or squash with high concentrations of cucurbitacin — a compound found in wild pumpkins — though this product is from cultivated pumpkin seed oil and would not typically contain that.
Pregnancy and lactation safety data aren't well studied for concentrated pumpkin seed supplements. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium (a mood-disorder medication), this is the main one to flag before starting: pumpkin seed oil may increase lithium levels in your blood. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement to your routine.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Pumpkin seed oil may help with enlarged prostate symptoms. If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the supplement might affect how your body clears the medication.
For most other people, it's generally well tolerated, though mild digestive upset can happen. Discuss this supplement with your own healthcare provider, especially if you're on any regular medications or if you're pregnant or nursing.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.
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 Oil 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614013640 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 21, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266956 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Pumpkin seed Oil | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified
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General Statements
swanson.com or call 1-800-437-4148
Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Formulation
Supports cardiovascular health and blood sugar metabolism Supports cognitive function and healthy brain development Maintains prostate health
Heart and Brain Health
1,000 mg per softgel
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel one to two times per day with water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pumpkin seed Oil
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 Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Swanson Pumpkin Seed Oil has one documented interaction: with lithium (a medication used for mood disorders).
Pumpkin seed oil is thought to have diuretic properties — it may increase urination — which could reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood. If you take lithium, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement; your lithium dose might need adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check two of the three ingredients in this product — polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat — because we hold no interaction data for them. That doesn't mean they interact with medications; it means we have no monograph on file to review.
Use the medication checker below to see whether your exact prescriptions interact with any ingredient we could review.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pumpkin seed Oil
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pumpkin Seed OilLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Pumpkin Seed Oil + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 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.
Pumpkin seed Oil
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 Oil 1,000 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg’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 Oil 1,000 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.
- 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.
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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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