Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg 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 Pancreatin 475 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 3 active ingredients.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 Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals
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
This product has 3 active ingredients — protease, alpha-amylase, and alpha-lipase — which work together as digestive enzymes to help break down protein, carbohydrates, and fats in your food. The inactive ingredients are cellulose and magnesium stearate, which are common capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for these enzymes is mixed and limited. For inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and indigestion (dyspepsia), the data we hold rates alpha-lipase as having insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works.
There is not enough established evidence in our data to say whether protease or alpha-amylase help with any specific condition.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and alpha-lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though some people report mild digestive upset or allergic reactions. The safety data advises against protease in pregnancy unless a doctor prescribes it.
For alpha-lipase in pregnancy, there's little safety data, so use only if your doctor advises it. During breastfeeding, neither enzyme has enough safety data — check with your healthcare provider first before taking either.
People with serious digestive conditions should use these enzymes only under medical guidance.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. Run your specific medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.
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.
If you have mild digestion troubles and want enzyme support, this product may be worth a try — most adults tolerate it well. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious gut condition like IBD, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
Check your exact medications below before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 21, 2017.
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 Pancreatin 475 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078017103 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 78923 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| 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 Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Protein | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Fats | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Carbohydrates | 0 NP | -- |
| Vegetarian Pancreatin | 475 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Digestive plant enzymes In vegetarian capsules
Supplementing the body’s digestive process with enzymes is of great value in today’s fast-paced society.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 capsule with water at the beginning of each meal (or open capsule and sprinkle over food). If the meal is very large or unusually high in fat or protein, a second capsule can be taken after eating. Do not sprinkle on hot food.
Precautions
Do not sprinkle on hot food.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Formulation
Source Naturals Vegetarian Pancreatin is a broad-spectrum plantbased enzyme blend.
Unlike pancreatin derived from animal sources, vegetarian pancreatin works at a wide range of pH levels to break down food in the acidic stomach as well as the more neutral intestines. Plus, vegetarian pancreatin can help digest wheat gluten, which may increase stomach and intestinal comfort.
Suitable for Vegetarians.
Contains no dairy, egg, gluten, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Formula
It includes protease for protein breakdown, amylase for starch breakdown, and lipase for fat breakdown.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
General
SN1710 REV J161
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Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals 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 Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Vegetarian Pancreatin
- › To Break Down Protein
- › To Break Down Fats
- › To Break Down Carbohydrates
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg. 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 Pancreatin 475 mg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Vegetarian Pancreatin 475 mg'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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