Pygeum Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum Alcohol Free 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 Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm 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 Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm
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 Bark Extract, Dry, a plant extract sourced from the African plum tree. It's been used traditionally to support prostate health.
The liquid also includes glycerin and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum Bark Extract has strong evidence backing its use for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a common prostate condition in older men — and is considered likely effective for that purpose. For other uses listed in the research — Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum is generally well tolerated in the short term, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. In clinical trials, some people reported nausea and abdominal pain, but these occurred at about the same rate as placebo.
The safety data advises against use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since this product is intended for men's prostate health and there isn't enough information on safety in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for Pygeum Bark Extract. That doesn't mean interactions are impossible, so check your exact medications with the tool on this page, or ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 with an enlarged prostate looking for an herbal option, Pygeum has decent evidence behind it. Keep in mind that long-term safety data are scarce, so this is something to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist — especially if you're taking other medications or have concerns about how long you might use it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 2023.
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 Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 840253643001 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 300746 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum Bark Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.
May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Seals/Symbols
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
C2H5OH Alcohol free USA Made in United States of America
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formula
Prunus africana
Formulation
Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified
All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Not tested on animals
C2H5OH Alcohol free
Made in USA, Hawaii
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Pygeum Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pygeum Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum Bark Extract, Dry
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 Bark Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum Alcohol Free. 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 Alcohol Free, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- Street Address
- 510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96817
- Phone Number
- 888-854-2924
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum Alcohol Free’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pygeum Alcohol Free'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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