Renuvia Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by PEScience
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Renuvia 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
Renuvia is a dietary supplement by PEScience with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair growth and thinning hair, brittle nails, skin health.Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bamboo (stem) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Renuvia by PEScience
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
Renuvia has 4 active ingredients. Silica (a form of silicon) is included for possible support with bone health.
Biotin is a B vitamin that's effective for biotin deficiency and may play a role in hair and skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound possibly helpful for dry eye and wound healing.
Ceramide-PCD and bamboo stem extract round out the formula for skin and hair support. The capsule itself contains inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide — which are standard binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Silica shows possibly effective evidence for osteoporosis support, but the evidence is mixed for hair loss (androgenic alopecia) — we don't have enough reliable data to rate it. Biotin is likely effective if you're actually deficient in it, but the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective for conditions like alopecia areata and seborrheic dermatitis, so don't count on it for those.
Hyaluronic acid appears possibly effective for dry eye and venous leg ulcers, though evidence for aging skin isn't established. We have no effectiveness data on file for ceramide-PCD or bamboo extract.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Silica from food and most supplements is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied. The facts note that inhaled crystalline silicon dioxide (from occupational dust) causes serious lung disease — but oral silica from supplements is a different story and isn't associated with those risks.
Biotin is considered safe and well tolerated even at fairly high doses, since excess is shed in urine; rarely, high-dose biotin has caused mild diarrhea. Hyaluronic acid appears well tolerated when taken by mouth or applied to skin, though long-term safety of oral supplements isn't fully studied.
For pregnancy: silica has insufficient data and is best avoided; biotin is likely safe and appropriate in normal dietary and prenatal amounts. Hyaluronic acid lacks safety data — talk with your doctor before taking it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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 some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Renuvia is a reasonable option if you're looking for targeted support for hair, skin, and bone with a low interaction risk. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription medications, check with your pharmacist first — especially about silica and hyaluronic acid, where pregnancy data is limited.
It's always smart to run your specific medications through the checker below before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 2022.
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 Renuvia, straight from the product label.
| Brand | PEScience |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 040232289002 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 19, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 264625 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Renuvia by PEScience, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Silica | 20 mg | -- |
| Biotin | 4500 mcg | 15000% |
| Ceramide-PCD | 40 mg | -- |
| Hyaluronic Acid | 120 mg | -- |
| Bamboo (stem) extract | 30 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food.
Precautions
Warning: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 years of age or older.
Pregnant or nursing women should not use this product. Consult with a licensed physician before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, high or low cholesterol, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAO-B inhibitor or any other medication.
Do not take this product if you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, testicular cancer or breast cancer. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Discontinue use and immediately consult your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ceramosides is a registered trademark of EPI France.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
30 Day supply
Formula
40 mg Ceramide-PCD 120 mg Hyaluronic Acid
Premium hair & skin support from biotin & natural silicon Featuring Ceramide-PCD
Formulation
Hair, Skin & Nails Formulated From Science Advanced Skin Support One Small Daily Capsule
Gluten free.
Vegan
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Renuvia by PEScience label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Renuvia by PEScience
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Biotin
No knowninteractions
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...
Biotin monograph & interactionsCeramide-PCD
Hyaluronic Acid
No knowninteractions
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin...
Hyaluronic Acid monograph & interactionsBamboo (stem) extract
Interacts with5 drugs
Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...
Bamboo (stem) extract monograph & interactions- › Silica
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Renuvia by PEScience Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Renuvia by PEScience has no documented interactions with medications across the ingredients we could check.
Silica, biotin, and hyaluronic acid each show no interaction data in our records — meaning we've reviewed them and found no known effects on how your drugs work.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check Ceramide-PCD; we hold no data for that ingredient. Bamboo extract's component ingredients weren't listed separately, so we can't assess it individually.
No interactions are documented in our data for the checked ingredients, but that's not a guarantee none exist. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, just to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Renuvia interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 4 ingredients in Renuvia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo (stem) extract
CarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Renuvia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo (stem) ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo (stem) Extract + Carbimazole interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Renuvia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo (stem) ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo (stem) Extract + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Renuvia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo (stem) ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo (stem) Extract + Methimazole interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Renuvia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo (stem) ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo (stem) Extract + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Renuvia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bamboo (stem) ExtractAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Read the full Bamboo (stem) Extract + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Renuvia with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bamboo (stem) extract
Antithyroid Drugs
Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Renuvia, from the product label.
PEScience
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- PEScience LLC
- Street Address
- 3665 East Bay Dr #204-155
- City
- Largo
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33771
- Phone Number
- 888-885-0195
Renuvia by PEScience: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Does biotin in this product actually help with hair loss?
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What's ceramide-PCD and why is it in here?
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The Full Monographs Behind Renuvia’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Biotin
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get plenty from a normal diet, and true defi...
Read the full Biotin monograph → Herb & supplement monographHyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin moisture and joint comfort, and the evi...
Read the full Hyaluronic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographBamboo
Interacts with 5 drugsBamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...
Read the full Bamboo monograph → Herb & supplement monographSilicon
Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for hair, skin, nail, and bone health. Some s...
Read the full Silicon monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Renuvia'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 31 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.
Silicon 19 references
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
- Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
- Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
- Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
- Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
- Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
- Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
- McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
- Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
- Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
- Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
- Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
- Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
- McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
- Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
- Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
- Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
- Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed
Biotin 4 references
- Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
- Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
- Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed
Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
- Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
- Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
- Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed
Bamboo 4 references
- Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
- Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
- Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
- Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI
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