Pygeum for Men 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BIOVEA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum for Men 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 for Men 100 mg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA 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 for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA
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, a concentrated form of compounds from the bark of the African cherry tree. Pygeum has a long history of use for supporting prostate health.
The softgel also includes inactive ingredients — soybean oil, pumpkin seed oil, beeswax, soy lecithin, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, purified water, and caramel color — which help deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum extract is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms as men age. For other uses listed — including Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.
If you're taking it for BPH, that's the use with the strongest support; for anything else, talk with your doctor about what the current research shows.
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 abdominal pain, but these occurred at rates similar to placebo.
Because pygeum is used for men's prostate health, it is not recommended in pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding either — if you're nursing, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked in this product. That doesn't guarantee none exist — if you're on any medications, confirm with your pharmacist or doctor that pygeum is compatible with your regimen.
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 for Men is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement aimed at prostate health and is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It has no documented interactions with medications we could check.
Because it's for men's prostate health, it's not appropriate in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before you start, run through any medications or other supplements you take with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm it's right for you.
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 Jun 23, 2021.
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 for Men 100 mg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) extract | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Pumpkin seed Oil, yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water, Caramel color
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Seals/Symbols
GMP Compliant
Formulation
Gluten Free NON-GMO
General Statements
Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.
Guaranteed premium quality
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Daily Intake: For adult men, take 1 softgel twice daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning: This product is intended for use by men and is not intended for use by women.
If you have any health condition or are taking any medications, consult a health care professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.
Contains: Soy.
Contains: Soy. Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Pygeum for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pygeum for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA
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 Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) 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 (Pygeum africanum) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Pumpkin seed Oil, Yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum for Men 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 for Men 100 mg, from the product label.
BIOVEA
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- BIOVEA
- Street Address
- 9160 E. Bahia Dr.
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85260
- Web Address
- www.biovea.com
Pygeum for Men 100 mg by BIOVEA: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum for Men 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 for Men 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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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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