TheraGest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Klaire Labs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking TheraGest 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
TheraGest is a dietary supplement by Klaire Labs 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 TheraGest by Klaire Labs
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
TheraGest contains three digestive enzymes. Protease breaks down proteins during digestion, lipase breaks down fats, and amylase breaks down carbohydrates.
The product also contains pancreatin, a blend of these same types of enzymes derived from pancreatic tissue. The remaining ingredients are inactive — binders, fillers, and capsule materials to hold the tablet together and help it dissolve in your digestive tract.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold does not establish whether lipase works for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), indigestion (dyspepsia), or prematurity — we have only insufficient data. Protease has no effectiveness ratings in our data.
Neither ingredient has published evidence strong enough for us to say whether this product will improve your digestion or ease digestive symptoms.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated in adults, though some people report mild digestive upset or allergic reactions. Protease can occasionally trigger allergic responses in people exposed to it in other contexts like laundry detergents.
For pregnancy, the safety data on protease advises against use unless prescribed by your doctor, and lipase has too little data — talk with your doctor before taking this product if you're pregnant. Breastfeeding mothers should check with their healthcare provider first, as safety data for both ingredients during lactation is limited.
If you have a serious digestive condition, use this product only under medical guidance.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for amylase.
If you take any medications, it's still worth a quick check with the tool on this page — especially if you have questions about your specific drugs.
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.
This product is generally well tolerated and has no documented interactions with medications. However, the evidence for whether it actually helps digestion or IBD isn't established in our data.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, pregnant, have a serious digestive disorder, or want to know whether it'll help your specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.
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 TheraGest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Klaire Labs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 828054005204 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 322462 |
| 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, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for TheraGest by Klaire Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pancreatin | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearine, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol
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Formulation
Free of the following common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, and soybeans. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Produced under a strict quality management system in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and third-party quality certifications.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults: 1 tablet with each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed 7 tablets per day. Not intended for chewing.
Precautions
Children under 12 years of age should not use except on advice of physician.
Do not use if shrinkwrap is broken or missing.
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your physician before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formula
TheraGest provides pancreatic enzymes that are specific for digestion of fat, protein, and carbohydrate (starch). USP units for lipase, a fat-specific enzyme, exceed USP standard for pancreatin. Units for protease (protein-specific) and amylase (starch-specific) meet USP standard. No agents have been added to mask possible undesirable odor or taste imparted by the enzymes of pancreatin.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place (59 Degrees F - 85 Degrees F) away from direct light.
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
General Statements
SFI
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TheraGest by Klaire Labs 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 TheraGest by Klaire Labs
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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearine, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
TheraGest by Klaire Labs Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in TheraGest. 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 TheraGest, from the product label.
Klaire Labs
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- SFI USA
- City
- Reno
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89521
- Web Address
- Klaire.com
TheraGest by Klaire Labs: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind TheraGest’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
TheraGest'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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