Pygeum 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum 100 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 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 100 mg by Vitamin World
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 extract, derived from the African plum tree. It's been used traditionally for men's prostate health.
The softgel also contains several inactive ingredients — pumpkin seed oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, beeswax, and caramel color — that help deliver and preserve the extract.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum extract is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause urinary symptoms in older men. For other uses listed here — Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — the evidence we hold isn't reliable enough to rate whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum is generally well tolerated in short-term use, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. In clinical trials, some people reported nausea and stomach pain, but the rate was similar to placebo.
The safety data advises against use in pregnancy because pygeum is for men's prostate health and has no established safe use during pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if that applies to you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pygeum extract. That said, check your exact medications through the tool on this page or with your own pharmacist to be certain.
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 100 mg is a reasonable choice if you're looking for a supplement for prostate health and have benign prostatic hyperplasia. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Long-term safety data are limited, so it's worth discussing how long you plan to take it.
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 Nov 25, 2011.
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 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766443104100 |
| Net contents | 50 Easy to Swallow Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 25, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 1863 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum 100 mg by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum Extract | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Pumpkin seed Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, yellow Beeswax, natural Caramel color
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FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adult men, take one (1) to three (3) softgels daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
If you are taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
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.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
STANDARDIZED EXTRACT
Standardized to contain 12% Phytosterols
WARNING: This product is intended for use by men and is not intended for use by women.
General
PROD. #10410 B10410 07D
General Statements
Derived from an evergreen plant found in tropical Africa, Pygeum has been used for centuries. As a traditional herb for men’s health, Pygeum helps support prostate health.*
Supports Prostate & Urinary Health*
Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!
Get healthy.
Brand IP Statement(s)
© 2009 Vitamin World, Inc.
FLOW GUARD(TM)
Formulation
No Artificial Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives,No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURED
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Pygeum 100 mg by Vitamin World 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 100 mg by Vitamin World
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 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum Extract
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 Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pumpkin seed Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Yellow Beeswax, Natural Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum 100 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum 100 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 100 mg, from the product label.
Vitamin World
See all Vitamin World products- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
Pygeum 100 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum 100 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 100 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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