SpectraZyme Pan 9x Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Metagenics
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking SpectraZyme Pan 9x 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
SpectraZyme Pan 9x is a dietary supplement by Metagenics with 3 active ingredients. 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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics
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
Low disclosure
SpectraZyme Pan 9x is a three-ingredient enzyme blend designed to support digestion. It contains amylase (which breaks down carbohydrates), protease (which breaks down proteins), and lipase (which breaks down fats).
The product also includes inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silica, and stearic acid as binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that lipase works for inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia (indigestion), or prematurity—the ratings are insufficient reliable evidence for all three. We don't have effectiveness data on file for amylase or protease with any condition.
If you're considering this product for a specific digestive concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated in adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible with protease. People with serious digestive conditions should use lipase only under medical guidance.
During pregnancy, safety data for both protease and lipase is limited—protease is best avoided unless prescribed, and lipase should only be used if your doctor advises it. Neither should be used while breastfeeding without talking to your healthcare provider first.
Protease exposure in certain occupational settings has rarely caused allergic reactions, though oral supplement use is different from airborne exposure.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Before you start, run your exact medications through the checker on this page to confirm—we couldn't verify amylase for drug interactions, and there's always a small chance we've missed something.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
SpectraZyme Pan 9x is a digestive enzyme blend with no documented medication interactions for the ingredients we could verify. It's generally well tolerated in adults, though people with serious digestive conditions or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should check with their doctor or pharmacist first before starting it.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Metagenics |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 267876 |
| 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), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pancreatin | 360 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Porcine Pancreatic concentrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silica, Stearic Acid
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Formula
SpectraZyme Pan 9x is a comprehensive enzyme complex that provides support for digestive function. The porcine pancreatic concentrate is processed under special conditions so that the delicate enzyme constituents remain intact.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one tablet with each meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
This product is non-GMO and gluten-free. GF Certified Gluten-free
Bioactive pancreatic enzymes for digestive support
Precautions
Caution: Do not use if there is a prior history of or a current peptic or duodenal ulcer.
Do not use in individuals who have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to pork protein.
Consult your healthcare practitioner if taking other nutritional supplements or medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Practitioner exclusive
Seals/Symbols
GF Certified Gluten-free
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has 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
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SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics 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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Porcine Pancreatic concentrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silica, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in SpectraZyme Pan 9x. 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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x, from the product label.
Metagenics
See all Metagenics products- Name
- Metagenics
- City
- Gig Harbor
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98332
- Phone Number
- 800 692 9400
- Web Address
- metagenics.com
SpectraZyme Pan 9x by Metagenics: Common Questions
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What does each enzyme do?
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Can protease cause allergic reactions?
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The Full Monographs Behind SpectraZyme Pan 9x’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph → Herb & supplement monographLipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph →Sources & How We Checked
SpectraZyme Pan 9x'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 4 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 →
Lipase 1 reference
- Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed
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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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