Pygeum 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum 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
Pygeum 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, urinary symptoms in men, prostate health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pygeum 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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: pygeum africanum (also called African plum bark), a plant extract. The capsule itself holds inactive ingredients — gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are standard binders and flow agents used to form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms in older men. For other uses listed in the research — Alzheimer's disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it one way or another.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum has been generally well tolerated in short-term studies, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. In clinical trials, nausea and abdominal pain were reported by some participants, but they occurred at rates similar to placebo.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy, since pygeum is meant for men's prostate health. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing and considering any supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pygeum. That's not a guarantee none exist elsewhere, so check your specific medications with the tool on this page before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pygeum may be worth considering if you're a man dealing with BPH symptoms and want to explore plant-based options. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, this isn't appropriate.
Before you start, run your current medications past your doctor or pharmacist — while we've found no documented interactions, it's always smart to confirm with your own healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.
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 Pygeum 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum 1,000 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum africanum | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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.
General Statements
Supports prostate health Supports urinary tract health Maintains bladder health Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules two times per day with water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your physician 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.
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
Prostate Health
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General
SW962 Rev 1 05 17 18
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Pygeum 1,000 mg by Swanson label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pygeum 1,000 mg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum africanum
No knowninteractions
Pygeum is an extract from the bark of the African cherry tree that is most often used to ease urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate. Some st...
Pygeum africanum monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum 1,000 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum 1,000 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pygeum 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
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum 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
Pygeum 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.
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 3 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.
Pygeum 3 references
- Ishani A, MacDonald R, Nelson D, et al. Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis. Am J Med 2000;109:654-64.. PubMed
- Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, et al. Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;CD001044.. PubMed
- Andro M and Riffaud J. Pygeum africanum extract for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a review of 25 years of published experience. Curr Ther Res 1995;56(8):796-817. DOI
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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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