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Dietary supplement

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Metagenics

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES is a dietary supplement by Metagenics with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 ES 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Pancreatin” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (720 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES is a 3-ingredient enzyme blend designed to support digestion. Lipase breaks down fats, protease breaks down proteins, and amylase breaks down carbohydrates — together they mimic the work of your pancreas.

The product also contains a porcine pancreatic concentrate (an animal-derived source of these same enzymes) and several inactive ingredients that serve as fillers and binders.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade against clinical evidence.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Support for digestive function”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence on these individual enzymes for digestive complaints is not established. For lipase, studies are insufficient to rate whether it works for inflammatory bowel disease or dyspepsia (upset stomach).

We hold no effectiveness ratings for protease or amylase in our data. If you're considering this product for a specific digestive condition, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase and protease are generally well tolerated in adults, though protease may occasionally cause digestive upset or allergic reactions — rarely, occupational exposure to protease has triggered allergic rhinitis or asthma in sensitive people. There is little safety data on lipase or protease during pregnancy or breastfeeding; if you're pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor before starting.

People with serious digestive conditions should use lipase only under medical guidance. Safety data for amylase during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase 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 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check — lipase and protease have no known drug interactions. Amylase was not checked.

Still, run your exact medications through the search tool below before you begin, so we can catch anything our data might have missed.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward digestive enzyme blend for people looking to support their digestion with pancreatic enzymes. If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a serious digestive condition, talk to your doctor first.

Check your medications with the tool on this page before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.

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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES, straight from the product label.

Brand Metagenics
Barcode (UPC) 755571939647
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 295864
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES by Metagenics, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
755571939647
IngredientAmount% DV
Lipase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Amylase0 NP--
Pancreatin720 mg--

Other ingredients: Porcine Pancreatic concentrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Silica

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES 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. Provides twice the digestive enzyme strength of regular Pan 9x.

This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.

Certified Gluten Free GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one tablet with each meal or as directed by your health care practitioner.

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

Certified Gluten Free GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formula

Bioactive pancreatic enzymes for digestive support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES by Metagenics label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES 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.

Pancreatin

720 mg per serving Form: Porcine

Other (inactive) ingredients: Porcine Pancreatic concentrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES by Metagenics Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES. 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 SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES, from the product label.

Metagenics

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Name
Metagenics
City
Gig Harbor
State
WA
ZipCode
98332
Phone Number
800 692 9400
Web Address
metagenics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES by Metagenics: Common Questions

Does SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES by Metagenics interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 does each enzyme in this product do?
Lipase breaks down fats, protease breaks down proteins, and amylase breaks down carbohydrates. Together they mimic the digestive work of your pancreas.
Is it safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data on lipase or protease during pregnancy to know either way. If you're pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied for lipase or protease, and protease is not recommended without medical advice. Check with your healthcare provider first.
What are the side effects?
No adverse effects have been commonly reported in adults. Protease may rarely cause digestive upset or allergic reactions. A thorough safety evaluation has not been done, so if you experience anything unusual, let your pharmacist know.
Is this safe if I have a digestive disorder?
If you have a serious digestive condition like inflammatory bowel disease, use lipase only under medical guidance. Talk to your doctor before starting.

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Sources & How We Checked

SpectraZyme Pan 9x ES'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 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.

Lipase 1 reference
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

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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