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Dietary supplement

Rutin 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NaturesPlus

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Rutin 500 mg is a dietary supplement by NaturesPlus with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, easy bruising and fragile capillaries.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rutin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: rutin, a flavonoid compound at 500 mg per tablet. The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate, and pharmaceutical glaze — which are binders, flow agents, and coating materials that help form and preserve the tablet.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Rutin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: vascular health and blood vessel integrity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hemorrhoids, Varicose veins, Postoperative swelling, chronic venous insufficiency, capillary fragility, edema.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rutin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hemorrhoids (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rutin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lymphedema, Varicose veins, Postoperative swelling.

The evidence we hold for rutin across six common uses — aging skin, autism spectrum disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and hemorrhoids — is insufficient to establish whether it works for any of them. That doesn't mean it's ineffective; it means the quality or quantity of research isn't yet there to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rutin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Rutin is generally well tolerated when eaten in food and in short-term supplement use, but long-term safety data at supplement doses are limited. The product's safety notes advise against it unless your doctor advises otherwise — the data just aren't robust enough.

If you're pregnant, the data support that it's likely safe. However, safety during breastfeeding is unknown, so the guidance is to avoid supplement doses unless you've talked it through with your doctor or pharmacist.

Some people report headache, flushing, or rashes when taking rutin by mouth — a small number experience these in the available research.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rutin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Rutin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or similar — double-check with your pharmacist before starting rutin. The risk of low blood sugar could be higher when you combine them, so your doctor may need to monitor or adjust your dose.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Rutin may be worth considering if you're interested in flavonoid support and your doctor agrees. If you take any diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first — the blood sugar interaction is real.

Pregnant? The data suggest it's likely safe, but breastfeeding parents should skip it unless cleared by their doctor.

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 Oct 24, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Rutin 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NaturesPlus
Barcode (UPC) 097467025509
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319211
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
097467025509
IngredientAmount% DV
Rutin500 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Rutin is a bioflavonoid and powerful antioxidant best know for its role in vascular health, helping to maintain the structural integrity of blood vessels, such as veins and capillaries. This supports vascular function and promotes healthy circulation.

Formulation

Free from synthetic: Colors, preservatives. Free from milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame. Gluten free

Vegetarian

Immune Support

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One tablet daily.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright Natural Organics

See for yourself

Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rutin

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Sophora japonica

Rutin is a plant flavonoid (often taken from buckwheat or citrus) that people use mainly for blood vessel and circulation problems like varicose veins...

Rutin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Rutin 86

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rutin 500 mg 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.

Rutin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that rutin has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rutin 500 mg, from the product label.

NaturesPlus

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Name
Natural Organics, Inc. makers of NaturesPlus
Street Address
9500 New Horizons Blvd.
City
Amityville
State
New York
ZipCode
11701
Web Address
natureplus.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus: Common Questions

Does Rutin 500 mg by NaturesPlus interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rutin 500 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rutin 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The data we hold rate rutin as likely safe during pregnancy. That said, always confirm with your doctor or midwife before starting any supplement in pregnancy — they know your full picture.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding isn't established in the data we hold. The guidance is to avoid supplement doses unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
What side effects might I get?
Some people report headache, flushing, or rashes when taking rutin by mouth. These aren't common, but they've been noted. If you experience any of these, stop and let your pharmacist know.
Does rutin actually work for any condition?
The evidence for rutin across the uses we checked — aging skin, autism, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and hemorrhoids — isn't yet strong enough for us to say. That's not a no; it's 'we don't have enough good research yet.'
Why does the label say to avoid it unless my doctor says otherwise?
Because long-term safety data at supplement doses are limited. The company and the research are being honest: it's tolerated in the short term and in food, but we don't know enough about years of supplemental use to guarantee safety without medical oversight.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Rutin 500 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.

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 2 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.

Rutin 2 references
  1. Mehta DK (Ex Ed). British National Formulary, Number 37. British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain: London, England, March 1999.
  2. Sun C, Wang L, Sun J, Wang Z, Tang Z. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of rutin on hyperglycemic rats. J Tradit Chin Med. 2020;40(4):640-645.

See these in context on the Rutin monograph →

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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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