Serrazimes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vitabase
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Serrazimes 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
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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
General information
Key facts about Serrazimes, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Serrazimes by Vitabase, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Serrazimes(R) | 20000 Units | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Bran, Cellulose
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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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.
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Serrazimes by Vitabase label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)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 knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Serrazimes(R) monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Bran, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Serrazimes, from the product label.
Serrazimes by Vitabase: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Serrazimes’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- 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 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
- 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
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- 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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