Pygeum Max-V Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum Max-V 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 Max-V is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories 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 Max-V by Douglas Laboratories
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
Pygeum Max-V contains 2 active ingredients, both forms of pygeum herbal extract — Pygeum Herbal Extract and Pygeum. Pygeum is a traditional plant extract used primarily for men's prostate health.
The product also contains cellulose and vegetable stearate as inactive ingredients (binders and capsule material).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a common prostate enlargement in men. The evidence isn't established in our data for its use in Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, or psychosis.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum is generally well tolerated short-term, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. In clinical research, nausea and abdominal pain were reported by some people, but at rates similar to placebo.
Pygeum has no established safe use in pregnancy and is best avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, it's still smart to confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining this product with any prescription medications — they know your full picture.
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 Max-V is designed for men concerned about prostate health — it's likely effective for benign prostate enlargement. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Since long-term safety data are limited, it's worth discussing duration and fit with your own healthcare provider.
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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 1, 2012.
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 Max-V, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539736470 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 1, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 9747 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum Max-V by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum Herbal Extract | 25 mg | -- |
| Pygeum | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Standardized Herbal Extract
General Statements
Pygeum (Pygeum africanum, syn. Prunus africana) bark contains phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol; pentacyclic triterpenoids (ursolic and oleanic acids); and the ferulic esters of long-chain fatty alcohols such as docosanol and tetracosanol. This extract is standardized at 12% to 13% phytosterols.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage:As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule twice daily between meals, for several months, or as advised by your healthcare professional. If digestive irritation occurs, take with meals.
Precautions
Stop use and consult your health care professional if allergic reactions occur.
Note: If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
General
Formula #77364
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Pygeum Max-V by Douglas Laboratories 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 Max-V by Douglas Laboratories
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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 Herbal 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 Herbal Extract monograph & interactionsPygeum
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pygeum Max-V by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum Max-V. 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 Max-V, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
See all Douglas Laboratories products- Name
- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum Max-V’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pygeum Max-V'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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