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Serraflazyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cardiovascular Research

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

Serraflazyme is a dietary supplement by Cardiovascular Research with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for inflammation and swelling, sinus and respiratory congestion, pain after surgery or injury.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Serrapeptase. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research

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.

Serraflazyme contains one active ingredient: serrapeptase, an enzyme extracted from the silkworm. The product also includes several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, calcium phosphate, and others — that serve as fillers and binders to hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Serrapeptase product and its label doesn't state a use — see Serrapeptase's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for serrapeptase isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for chronic bronchitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, back pain, or osteoporosis — the conditions most commonly linked to it.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means good clinical trials supporting these uses aren't on file yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Serrapeptase

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.

Serrapeptase is generally well tolerated short-term. The most common side effects are epigastric pain (upper stomach discomfort), gastrointestinal upset, and nausea — and these appear to occur at about the same rate as placebo in trials.

A rare serious side effect (bullous pemphigoid, a blistering skin condition) has been reported, though it's uncommon. Long-term safety isn't well studied, so caution is warranted with extended use.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information, so it's best avoided.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Serrapeptase

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 — Serrapeptase.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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 take Serraflazyme, check with us if you're on any anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs — blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or similar medications. Taking this product alongside them may increase your bleeding risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Serrapeptase may be worth considering if you've researched it for a specific condition and have no blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs in your regimen. If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, double-check with us first — the interaction is a real concern.

Long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so keep that in mind.

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 25, 2013.

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 Serraflazyme, straight from the product label.

Brand Cardiovascular Research
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2013
DSLD ID 22999
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research, 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:
4 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Serrapeptase5 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Alginate, Stearic Acid, Ethylcellulose, Ammonium Hydroxide, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Oleic Acid

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Label statements
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Formula

Serrapeptase Enzyme (Serratio Peptidase)

SERRAFLAZYME contains 5 mg of the purified enzyme, Serratio Peptidase, in an enterically-coated tablet.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS Take one to four tablets daily, preferably before meals, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

ECOLOGICAL FORMULAS

General Statements

10090891 EXP0913

This preparation is scientifically designed for maximal absorption.

Formulation

Free of yeast, corn, wheat, sugar, starch, phenols, egg, milk, and other common food and chemical allergens.

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Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Serrapeptase

Interacts with
122 drugs
5 mg per serving

Serrapeptase is an enzyme marketed to reduce inflammation, swelling, pain, and mucus, but the human evidence is limited and mostly low quality. If you...

Serrapeptase monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Alginate, Stearic Acid, Ethylcellulose, Ammonium Hydroxide, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Oleic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Serraflazyme 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.

Serrapeptase1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking serrapeptase with drugs that have antiplatelet or anticoagulant effects might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research shows that serrapeptase has fibrinolytic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Serraflazyme, from the product label.

Cardiovascular Research

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Name
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, LTD.
Street Address
1061-B SHARY CIRCLE
City
CONCORD
State
CA
ZipCode
94518
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research: Common Questions

Does Serraflazyme by Cardiovascular Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Serraflazyme has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Serraflazyme 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.
What is serrapeptase and what's it supposed to do?
Serrapeptase is an enzyme derived from silkworms. It's marketed for conditions like chronic bronchitis, asthma, back pain, and atherosclerosis, but the clinical evidence to support these uses isn't solid enough to rate in our data yet.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, not during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it. While breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information available, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about personalized guidance.
What side effects might I notice?
Most common are upper stomach pain, gastrointestinal upset, and nausea — though these show up at about the same rate as placebo in studies. A rare serious side effect (bullous pemphigoid, a blistering skin condition) has been reported.
How long can I safely take this?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated. Long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so if you're thinking of taking it long-term, check in with your pharmacist first.
Does serrapeptase interact with other supplements or foods?
Our data covers interactions with medications only, not other supplements or foods. If you're taking other supplements, ask us to help you sort through any potential overlaps.

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Sources & How We Checked

Serraflazyme'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.

Serrapeptase 2 references
  1. Tachibana M, Mizukoshi O, Harada Y, et al. A multi-centre, double-blind study of serrapeptase versus placebo in post-antrotomy buccal swelling. Pharmatherapeutica 1984;3:526-30..
  2. Mazzone A, Catalani M, Costanzo M, et al. Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placebo. J Int Med Res 1990;18:379-88.. PubMed

See these in context on the Serrapeptase 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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