Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules 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 Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules 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 one active ingredient: pygeum africanum bark extract at 500 mg per capsule. Pygeum is a tree bark used traditionally for prostate health.
The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a plant-based capsule material.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia — that's noncancerous prostate enlargement that causes urinary symptoms in older men. For other uses listed in the research — including Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — the evidence is insufficient to make a reliable rating.
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 participants reported nausea and abdominal pain, but those rates were similar to placebo.
Because pygeum is used for men's prostate health and hasn't been studied safely in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, the safety data advises against use during pregnancy and lactation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pygeum. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
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.
If you're a man dealing with prostate symptoms, pygeum may be worth trying — the evidence supports it for benign prostate enlargement. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you take any medications, and let them know if you develop nausea or stomach pain.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 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 Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X003HTNSYH |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312948 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum africanum Bark Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose
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Formula
Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg per serving
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule once daily, or as directed by a physician.
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.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
General Statements
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Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, additives
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Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum africanum Bark 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 africanum Bark Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules. 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 Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules, 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
Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pygeum Africanum Extract 500 mg Veg Capsules'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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