Vegetarian Enzyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegetarian Enzyme 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
Vegetarian Enzyme is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 4 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 Vegetarian Enzyme by Douglas 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 4 active ingredients, all digestive enzymes: amylase (breaks down carbohydrates), protease (breaks down proteins), lipase (breaks down fats), and cellulase (breaks down plant fiber). These work together to help your body digest food.
The rest of the tablet is made up of inactive ingredients like cellulose and silica, which are binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for these enzymes is limited. For protease and lipase, we hold no effectiveness ratings in our data.
For lipase specifically, the evidence we do have for inflammatory bowel disease and indigestion is rated insufficient — meaning we don't yet have solid proof it works for those uses. If you're taking this for digestive support, talk with your doctor about whether the benefit matches what you're hoping for.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though some people report mild digestive upset. Rarely, people exposed to protease dust (mainly in workplace settings like laundry facilities) have had allergic reactions including rhinitis or asthma.
Regarding pregnancy: protease safety hasn't been established, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it. For lipase, there's little safety data in pregnancy, so check with your doctor first.
During breastfeeding, neither protease nor lipase has been well studied — ask your healthcare provider before using.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product. Amylase and cellulase were not checked because we hold no data for them — so if you're on multiple medications, it's still worth running your full list through the tool below to be certain.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This enzyme blend is straightforward for general digestive support and has no known drug interactions. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you'll want to confirm with your doctor or pharmacist first, since the safety data is limited for both enzymes.
If you have a serious digestive condition, use it only under medical guidance. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page just to be thorough.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2016.
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 Vegetarian Enzyme, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539704868 |
| Net contents | 60 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 56455 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vegetarian Enzyme by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 4200 DU | -- |
| Protease | 250 SAPU | -- |
| Lipase | 2400 LU | -- |
| Cellulase | 600 CU | -- |
| Vegetarian Enzyme Concentrate | 450 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
~ 1 Alpha Amylase Dextrinizing Unit ~ 2 Spectrophotometric Acid Protease Unit ~ 3 Lipase Unit ~ 4 Cellulase Unit
Vegetarian Enzyme is a special blend of plant enzymes.
Formulation
This product contains no animal products.
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
Non-Animal
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
General
Formula #7048
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
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Vegetarian Enzyme by Douglas Laboratories 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 Vegetarian Enzyme by Douglas Laboratories
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 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: Cellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vegetarian Enzyme by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vegetarian Enzyme. 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 Vegetarian Enzyme, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.4440
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Vegetarian Enzyme’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
Vegetarian Enzyme'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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