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Pure L-Lysine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Montiff

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Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Pure L-Lysine 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: Minor

Pure L-Lysine is a dietary supplement by Montiff with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cold sores (herpes labialis), genital herpes outbreaks, supporting protein and collagen formation.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Lysine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pure L-Lysine by Montiff

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: L-lysine hydrochloride, an amino acid your body uses for protein synthesis and immune function. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Lysine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Lysine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Herpes labialis (cold sores) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

L-lysine is possibly effective for herpes labialis (cold sores). Evidence is insufficient to rate its use for child growth, pressure ulcers, or diabetic foot ulcers — those uses haven't been studied well enough to know whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lysine

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.

L-lysine is generally well tolerated at typical doses. High amounts may cause stomach upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or indigestion (dyspepsia), and long-term safety at high doses isn't well studied.

There's one case report of very high oral lysine use linked to kidney inflammation that progressed to chronic kidney failure, though this is rare. During pregnancy, lysine from food is fine, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor before taking it.

For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable information, so caution is advised; check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lysine

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lysine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 1 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.

If you take a 5-HT4 agonist, L-lysine may reduce how well it works — confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

L-lysine may help with cold sores. It's generally well tolerated, but high doses can upset your stomach and may rarely affect kidney function.

If you take a 5-HT4 agonist or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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 Feb 25, 2015.

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 Pure L-Lysine, straight from the product label.

Brand Montiff
Barcode (UPC) 683268105306
Net contents 150 Gram(s); 5.29 oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2015
DSLD ID 42032
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pure L-Lysine by Montiff, 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:
0.5 Tbsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Tbsp
UPC/BARCODE
683268105306
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Lysine Hydrochloride150 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

MONTIFF

Highest Quality Available

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1/2 tablespoon (Approx. 2 grams) daily or as recommended by a health care professional. To be used as a dietary supplement in a normal food program It is recommended that this product be taken with vitamins and minerals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Storage

Do Not Refrigerate.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General

Product#10530

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C) 1999 MONTIFF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Contains no Starch, Corn, Milk, Wheat, Yeast, Sugar, Eggs, Salt, Artificial Colors, Binders, Flavors, Preservatives or fish derivatives.

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Pure L-Lysine by Montiff label

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Pure L-Lysine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pure L-Lysine by Montiff

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 Tbsp Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Interacts with
1 drug
150 Gram(s) per serving

Lysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to t...

L-Lysine Hydrochloride monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Pure L-Lysine by Montiff Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

L-Lysine Hydrochloride 1

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Pure L-Lysine interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Pure L-Lysine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pure L-Lysine 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.

L-Lysine Hydrochloride1 drug type · 1 drug

5-Ht4 Agonists

Theoretically, lysine may reduce the effects of 5-HT4 agonists.
Animal research suggests that L-lysine is a partial serotonin receptor 4 (5-HT4) antagonist and inhibits diarrhea induced by the 5-HT4 agonist, 5-hydroxytryptophane.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
L-Lysine Hydrochloride full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pure L-Lysine, from the product label.

Montiff

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Name
Montiff, Inc.
City
Santa Monica
State
CA
ZipCode
90404
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Pure L-Lysine by Montiff: Common Questions

Does Pure L-Lysine by Montiff interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pure L-Lysine has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pure L-Lysine 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.
Does L-lysine actually work for cold sores?
It's possibly effective, meaning some evidence supports it, but it's not a slam-dunk cure. The research is mixed. Many people try it for cold sores or to prevent them from coming back.
What are the most common side effects?
Stomach upset, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and indigestion are the main ones reported. They're usually tied to taking too much at once, and they tend to be mild.
Is L-lysine safe at high doses?
High amounts may cause stomach trouble, and long-term safety at high doses isn't well studied. There's one rare case of very high doses linked to kidney problems, so don't mega-dose without talking to your doctor first.
Can I take L-lysine while pregnant?
Lysine from food is fine, but supplement safety in pregnancy hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor before taking a supplement to get personalized advice for your situation.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on supplement use while breastfeeding. Caution is advised — check with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance specific to you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pure L-Lysine’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lysine

Interacts with 1 drug

Lysine is an essential amino acid your body cannot make on its own, so it must come from food or supplements. People most often take extra lysine to try to prevent or shorten cold sores, but...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pure L-Lysine'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 7 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.

Lysine 7 references
  1. Thein DJ, Hurt WC. Lysine as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1984;58:659-66. PubMed
  2. McCune MA, Perry HO, Muller SA, O'Fallon WM. Treatment of recurrent herpes simplex infections with L-lysine monohydrochloride. Cutis 1984;34:366-73.
  3. DiGiovanna JJ, Blank H. Failure of lysine in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Arch Dermatol 1984;120:48-51. DOI
  4. Milman N, Scheibel J, Jessen O. Lysine prophylaxis in recurrent herpes simplex labialis: a double-blind, controlled crossover study. Acta Derm Venereol 1980;60:85-7.
  5. Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, et al. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica 1987;175:183-90. DOI
  6. Lo JC, Chertow GM, Rennke H, Seifter JL. Fanconi's syndrome and tubulointerstitial nephritis in association with L-lysine ingestion. Am J Kidney Dis 1996;28:614-7. PubMed
  7. Smriga M, Torii K. L-Lysine acts like a partial serotonin receptor 4 antagonist and inhibits serotonin-mediated intestinal pathologies and anxiety in rats. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Dec 23;100(26):15370-5.

See these in context on the Lysine 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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