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Taurine 600 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ProCaps Laboratories

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Taurine 600 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Taurine 600 is a dietary supplement by ProCaps Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and endurance, heart health, energy support.Based on those ingredients, 173 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Taurine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories

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.

Taurine 600 contains one active ingredient: taurine at 600 mg per capsule. Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and uses in the heart, brain, and eyes.

The capsule itself is gelatin.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy blood pressure, heart, liver, eye and ear health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypertension, Congestive heart failure (CHF), Hyperlipidemia, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Taurine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Congestive heart failure (CHF) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Taurine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hepatitis.
  • Also on file: Taurine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cirrhosis, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension.

Taurine has been rated possibly effective for two conditions based on available evidence: hepatitis and congestive heart failure (CHF). For obesity, the data suggests it may not be effective.

For other uses, the evidence in our data is not established.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

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.

Taurine is generally well tolerated when taken orally at typical doses for up to one year. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Rare serious effects include allergic reactions — one case involved a person with a history of sulfur-containing allergies who reacted to taurine doses of 250–500 mg. Long-term safety beyond one year is not well studied, so use this supplement only under medical guidance.

While taurine naturally appears in breast milk, the safety of supplement doses in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well established; talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Taurine

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 — Taurine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 173 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.

Check before taking this product if you use blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) or lithium. Both carry Moderate interaction risk with taurine.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Taurine 600 may help with hepatitis or heart failure, but the evidence is modest. If you take blood pressure medications or lithium, don't start this without checking with your pharmacist — the interaction risk is real.

Otherwise, short-term use appears tolerable, though long-term safety data is thin.

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 Oct 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Taurine 600, straight from the product label.

Brand ProCaps Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 727834
Net contents 360 Easy-To-Swallow Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 275213
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
727834
IngredientAmount% DV
Taurine600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use consume one to three capsules daily or as recommended by your physician. As with any dietary supplement, this product is most effective as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

General Statements

For questions about the use of this product call 800.332.7799. For over 40 years Unsurpassed purity, quality and efficacy 100% solar production Zero carbon footprint We remain uniquely committed to you and the planet. You have my unwavering promise. Andrew Lessman, Founder Questions? Reorders? 800.800.1200 www.procapslabs.com HSN www.hsn.com 800.944.9999 Q www.qvc.com 800.345.1515 Andrew Lessman 100% Solar

Formulation

Supports healthy blood pressure, heart, liver, eye and ear health

Contains no additives of any kind Contains no milk, soy, yeast, corn, wheat, gluten, sodium, salt, sugar, fat, cholesterol, color, preservative, common allergens or manufacturing additives.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Andrew Lessman's Taurine 600 is a pure, high potency source of the amino acid taurine, which is best described as the most important amino acid you likely have never heard of. Taurine is found in all body tissues and there is virtually no organ or system that is not positively impacted by its presence. Taurine is most highly concentrated in critical tissues of the heart, blood cells, muscles, brain, liver, ear and retina of the eye. Taurine provides protective, stabilizing benefits to cell membranes throughout the body supporting the management and movement of essential ions, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Taurine supports heart and cardiovascular health through numerous mechanisms, including its positive influence on healthy blood pressure and vascular function. Taurine also provides protective benefits to the hard-working tissues of the liver. Taurine has been recognized for the protective benefits it provides to the retina of the eye and the delicate structures of the ear. Given its diverse benefits, it is not surprising that population studies have associated taurine intake with healthy longevity. Taurine's best sources are meat and seafood; however, even a typical diet rich in those foods only provides low levels of taurine making supplementation the best means of achieving its many benefits, Taurine may be the least known of amino acids, but that will likely not last long given its long list of unique and exceptional benefits.

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.

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Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories label

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Taurine 600 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories

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

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

Taurine

Interacts with
173 drugs
600 mg per serving Form: L-Taurine base

Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements,...

Taurine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Taurine 600 interact with 173 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Taurine 600 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Taurine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Taurine 600 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.

Taurine2 drug types · 173 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical evidence suggests that taurine can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, taurine might reduce excretion and increase plasma levels of lithium.
Taurine is thought to have diuretic properties, which might reduce the excretion of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Taurine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Taurine 600, from the product label.

ProCaps Laboratories

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Name
ProCaps Laboratories
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Phone Number
800-800-1200
Web Address
www.ProCapsLabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Taurine 600 by ProCaps Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Taurine 600 has a known interaction with 173 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Taurine 600 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.
Will this help my heart failure?
Taurine is rated possibly effective for congestive heart failure based on the evidence we hold. That means some studies support it, but the proof isn't iron-clad yet. Ask your cardiologist whether it makes sense for you alongside your current treatment.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate taurine well at normal doses. The common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion. Rarely, people with allergies to sulfur-containing compounds have had allergic reactions. Stop and call your doctor if you develop unusual symptoms.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Studies show taurine is safe for up to one year at typical doses, but we don't have solid long-term safety data beyond that. Use it only under medical guidance if you're planning to take it longer than a year.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Taurine is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Taurine naturally appears in breast milk, but supplement safety during nursing is not well studied. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor to decide what's right for you.
Will it help me lose weight?
No. The evidence in our data suggests taurine is possibly ineffective for obesity, so it's not a weight-loss tool.

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The Full Monographs Behind Taurine 600’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Taurine

Interacts with 173 drugs

Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements, and short-term use appears generally sa...

Read the full Taurine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Taurine 600'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 21 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.

Taurine 21 references
  1. Ahmad S, Robertson HT, Golper TA, et al. Multicenter trial of L-carnitine in maintenance hemodialysis patients. II. Clinical and biochemical effects. Kidney Int 1990;38:912-8. PubMed
  2. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  3. Obermann M, Schorn CF, Mummel P, et al. Taurine induced toxic encephalopathy? Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2006;108:812-3. PubMed
  4. Bichler, A., Swenson, A., and Harris, M. A. A combination of caffeine and taurine has no effect on short term memory but induces changes in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure. Amino Acids 2006;31(4):471-476. PubMed
  5. Iyadurai, S. J. and Chung, S. S. New-onset seizures in adults: possible association with consumption of popular energy drinks. Epilepsy Behav 2007;10(3):504-508. PubMed
  6. Berger, A. J. and Alford, K. Cardiac arrest in a young man following excess consumption of caffeinated "energy drinks". Med J Aust. 1-5-2009;190(1):41-43. PubMed
  7. Worthley, M. I., Prabhu, A., De, Sciscio P., Schultz, C., Sanders, P., and Willoughby, S. R. Detrimental effects of energy drink consumption on platelet and endothelial function. Am J Med 2010;123(2):184-187. PubMed
  8. Morchon, Simon D. and Perez Castrillon, J. L. [Hypoglycemia by intake of taurine]. Rev.Clin Esp. 2010;210(1):49.
  9. Livshits, Z., Hoffman, R. S., Hymes, K. B., and Nelson, L. S. If vitamins could kill: massive hemolysis following naturopathic vitamin infusion. J Med Toxicol. 2011;7(3):224-226. PubMed
  10. Schoffl, I., Kothmann, J. F., Schoffl, V., Rupprecht, H. D., and Rupprecht, T. "Vodka energy": too much for the adolescent nephron? Pediatrics 2011;128(1):e227-e231. PubMed
  11. Calabro, R. S., Italiano, D., Gervasi, G., and Bramanti, P. Single tonic-clonic seizure after energy drink abuse. Epilepsy Behav 2012;23(3):384-385. PubMed
  12. Fujita, T., Ando, K., Noda, H., Ito, Y., and Sato, Y. Effects of increased adrenomedullary activity and taurine in young patients with borderline hypertension. Circulation 1987;75(3):525-532. PubMed
  13. Darling, P. B., Lepage, G., Leroy, C., Masson, P., and Roy, C. C. Effect of taurine supplements on fat absorption in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Res 1985;19(6):578-582. PubMed
  14. Fukuyama, Y. and Ochiai, Y. Therapeutic trial by taurine for intractable childhood epilepsies. Brain Dev. 1982;4(1):63-69. PubMed
  15. Franconi, F., Bennardini, F., Mattana, A., Miceli, M., Ciuti, M., Mian, M., Gironi, A., Anichini, R., and Seghieri, G. Plasma and platelet taurine are reduced in subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: effects of taurine supplementation. Am.J. DOI
  16. Stohs SJ, Miller M. A case study involving allergic reactions to sulfur-containing compounds including, sulfite, taurine, acesulfame potassium and sulfonamides. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014 Jan;63:240-3. PubMed
  17. Sun Q, Wang B, Li Y, Sun F, et al. Taurine supplementation lowers blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertension: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Hypertension 2016 Mar;67(3):541-9. PubMed
  18. Jang ES, Hwang SH, Kim JW, Jeong SH. Effectiveness of 4-week oral taurine treatment for muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis: a single-arm pilot study. Yonsei Med J 2021;62(1):21-8. PubMed
  19. Guan L, Miao P. The effects of taurine supplementation on obesity, blood pressure and lipid profile: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pharmacol 2020;885:173533. PubMed
  20. Higgins JP, Liras GN, Liras IN, et al. Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults. Cardiology. 2021;146(2):258-262. PubMed
  21. Pallangyo P, Bhalia SV, Komba M, et al. Acute Myocardial Infarction Following the Consumption of Energy Drink in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2023 Jan-Dec;11:23247096231168811. 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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