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Rutin 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

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 Vitamin World 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 Vitamin World

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 product contains one active ingredient: rutin, a compound extracted from plants. Rutin 500 mg per tablet is the sole active component.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients—dicalcium phosphate and vegetable cellulose—which are fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: Protective bioflavonoid and antioxidant support.
  • 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 doesn't establish that rutin works for any of its proposed uses. For aging skin, autism spectrum disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and hemorrhoids, the data is insufficient to rate its effectiveness.

If you're considering rutin for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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 in food and short-term supplement use, but long-term safety data at supplement doses are limited. Some people report headache, flushing, or rash when taking it by mouth.

The safety data during breastfeeding aren't established—it's best to avoid supplement doses unless your doctor advises otherwise. Pregnancy safety is rated as likely safe based on the data we hold.

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.

Before you start this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any antidiabetes drugs. Rutin may lower your blood sugar further, raising the risk of hypoglycemia.

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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 is a plant compound with limited evidence for the conditions it's promoted for. If you take antidiabetes medication, you'll want to clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first because of the risk of low blood sugar.

Long-term safety at supplement doses isn't well studied, so this isn't a routine option—talk it through with your healthcare provider to see if it makes sense 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 Oct 26, 2011.

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 Vitamin World
Barcode (UPC) 074312715617
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 26, 2011
DSLD ID 585
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World, 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:
2 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
074312715617
IngredientAmount% DV
Rutin500 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Contains <2% of

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

©2011 Vitamin World, Inc.

Formulation

No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk,No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.

Vegetarian Dietary Supplement

Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

General

PROD. #1561 B72460 06E

General Statements

For over 40 years, Vitamin World has pioneered the manufacture of premium nutritional supplements. Our commitment to quality is the highest in our industry. Every product undergoes rigorous analysis for purity, potency, safety and freshness. We guarantee it.

Natural Glycoside & Protective Bioflavonoid

Get healthy.

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY ASSURED

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) to two (2) tablets daily, preferably with meals.

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Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World

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 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rutin

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
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.

Vitamin World

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Phone Number
1-800-228-4533
Web Address
www.vitaminworld.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does Rutin 500 mg by Vitamin World 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 rutin if I'm pregnant?
Pregnancy safety for rutin is rated as likely safe based on the data we hold. That said, you should still talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement during pregnancy to make sure it's right for your individual situation.
Can I take rutin while breastfeeding?
Safety data for rutin during breastfeeding aren't established. It's best to avoid supplement doses unless your doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's appropriate for you.
What side effects might I experience?
Some people report headache, flushing, or rashes when taking rutin by mouth. These aren't common, but if they happen to you, stop and check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Does rutin actually work for the conditions it's marketed for?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say rutin works for aging skin, autism, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, exercise-induced respiratory infections, or hemorrhoids. Before using it for any of these reasons, ask your doctor whether the data supports it.
Is this supplement safe to take long-term?
Rutin is generally well tolerated in food and short-term supplement use, but high-quality long-term safety data at supplement doses are limited. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, discuss that plan with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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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