Pygeum Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe with 2 active ingredients. 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 Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe
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 2 active ingredients, both forms of pygeum: pygeum africanum powder and pygeum bark extract. Pygeum is a plant extract traditionally used to support prostate health.
The capsules also hold inactive ingredients (rice flour, dicalcium phosphate, gelatin, magnesium stearate, and calcium silicate) that serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause urinary symptoms in men. The evidence is stronger here than for its other traditional uses.
For Alzheimer disease, sexual desire, malaria, and psychosis, the evidence we have is insufficient to rate whether it works. Those uses remain unproven.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum is generally well tolerated in short-term use. A small number of people in clinical trials experienced nausea or abdominal pain, but those rates matched placebo, so it's hard to pin the symptoms on the herb itself.
The catch is that long-term and overall safety data are limited, so we're working with a narrower picture than we'd like. This product is meant for men's prostate health and shouldn't be used in pregnancy — there's no established safe use.
Breastfeeding is also best avoided because there isn't enough safety information. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product.
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 Extract is a reasonable choice if you're a man dealing with prostate enlargement symptoms and want a plant-based option. The evidence backs its use for that purpose.
Just keep in mind that long-term safety data are sparse, so it's wise to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're on other medications or have health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536016617 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204010 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum africanum powder | 25 mg | -- |
| Pygeum bark extract | 25 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Silicate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Standardized to 25% phytosterols
Prostate
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, artificial colors or flavors.
General Statements
This product may vary in color.
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule two (2) times daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
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Pygeum Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Pygeum africanum powder
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 powder monograph & interactionsPygeum 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 bark extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum Extract. 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 Extract, from the product label.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pygeum Extract'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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