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Dietary supplement

Serrazimes Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitabase

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Serrazimes is a dietary supplement by Vitabase with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 Serrazimes by Vitabase

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

Serrazimes is a single-ingredient product built around a proteolytic enzyme (protease) — a protein-digesting enzyme derived from the silkworm. The capsule also contains cellulose and rice bran as inactive ingredients.

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 Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) product and its label doesn't state a use — see Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)'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.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for this ingredient in our data, so the evidence for what Serrazimes does or how well it works isn't established here. If you're considering it for a specific purpose, your pharmacist or doctor can point you toward the research on those particular claims.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

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.

Serrazimes is generally well tolerated for most adults, but some people do report digestive upset or allergic reactions. Because proteolytic enzymes are used in laundry detergents and pre-spotters, a small number of people have tested positive for enzyme-specific allergies; occupational exposure to airborne proteolytic enzymes has occasionally caused allergic rhinitis or asthma symptoms in workers.

The safety data during pregnancy is insufficient to recommend use without medical advice, and there's little safety information for breastfeeding — so if you're pregnant or nursing, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the tool on this page before you start — especially if you take blood thinners or any medications your body metabolizes carefully.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Serrazimes is a proteolytic enzyme supplement generally well tolerated by most adults. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of enzyme allergies or digestive sensitivities, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Always run your medications through the checker on this page first.

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 Mar 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Serrazimes, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitabase
Net contents 90 Vcap(s)(R)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 7243
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Serrazimes by Vitabase, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Serrazimes(R)20000 Units--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Bran, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap(R) 1 to 2 times daily before meals. Make sure to take on an empty stomach.

Precautions

Caution: Not intended for pregnant/lactating women or young children. If currently taking any anti-coagulant (blood thinning) medications, please consult a health practitioner prior to use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Please Recycle.

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

20,000 Units of Activity

Vitabase uses only high quality ingredients.

Seals/Symbols

Vb

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Formulation

Contains no sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk egg or preservatives.

Vegetarian Formula.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Serrazimes(R) is a registered trademark of National Enzyme Company.

Vcaps(R) is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

See for yourself

Serrazimes by Vitabase label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Serrazimes by Vitabase

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

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Serrazimes(R)

No known
interactions
20000 Units per serving

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Serrazimes(R) monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Bran, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Serrazimes by Vitabase Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Serrazimes. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

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

Vitabase

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Name
Vitabase.com
City
Monroe
State
GA
ZipCode
30656
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Serrazimes by Vitabase: Common Questions

Does Serrazimes by Vitabase interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Serrazimes. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Serrazimes 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 are proteolytic enzymes, and what do they do?
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that break down other proteins. Serrazimes is derived from the silkworm and contains this enzyme, though we don't have effectiveness ratings in our data for what it's intended to accomplish.
Can I take Serrazimes if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy unless your doctor has prescribed it specifically. Talk with your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking Serrazimes?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. It's best not to use it without medical advice if you're breastfeeding — check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can I be allergic to Serrazimes?
Yes. Proteolytic enzymes can trigger allergic reactions in some people, including enzyme-specific IgE antibodies. If you've had reactions to enzyme-based laundry products, pre-spotters, or occupational enzyme exposure, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well, but digestive upset and allergic reactions can happen. If you experience unusual symptoms, stop and check with your pharmacist or doctor.

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Serrazimes'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 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.

Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
  1. Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 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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