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Vinpocetine 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Vinpocetine 10 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Vinpocetine 10 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vinpocetine 10 mg is a dietary supplement by DC with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, brain blood flow, stroke recovery.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vinpocetine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC

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.

This softgel contains one active ingredient: vinpocetine 10 mg. The softgel itself is made from gelatin, soy lecithin, soybean oil, glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide — these are inert fillers and capsule materials that help deliver the active ingredient.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Vinpocetine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Vinpocetine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Dementia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Vinpocetine is possibly effective for dementia based on the evidence we have on file. For tinnitus, motion sickness, stroke, and chronic fatigue syndrome, there isn't enough reliable evidence to establish how well it works.

If you're considering it for any of those other uses, talk with us about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vinpocetine

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.

Vinpocetine is generally well tolerated in short-term use, though long-term safety data on supplements isn't well established. Common side effects include anxiety, dizziness, headache, flushing, stomach discomfort, sleep problems, and hives.

Rare but serious effects are abnormally low white blood cell counts, abnormal heart rhythms, and seizures. The FDA has advised against vinpocetine during pregnancy — if you're pregnant or could become pregnant, don't use it.

There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vinpocetine

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 — Vinpocetine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 208 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.

Before starting this product, check any blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs you take — vinpocetine can increase bleeding risk. Also flag any medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP2C9, since vinpocetine may affect their levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Vinpocetine may help with dementia, but if you take any blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or medications metabolized by your liver, you need to check your exact drugs with us first. It's not for pregnancy.

If you're on stable medications and have cleared it with your pharmacist, it's generally well tolerated short-term.

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 Apr 22, 2021.

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 Vinpocetine 10 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand DC
Barcode (UPC) 052301478903
Net contents 90 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 244946
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
052301478903
IngredientAmount% DV
Vinpocetine10 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Gluten free

Nutritional support for mild memory problems associated with aging

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel three times daily, preferably with meals.

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Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC label

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Vinpocetine 10 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vinpocetine

Interacts with
208 drugs
10 mg per serving

Vinpocetine is a lab-made compound based on a chemical from the periwinkle plant, and it is marketed mainly for memory and brain health. The evidence...

Vinpocetine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vinpocetine 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Vinpocetine 10 mg interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Vinpocetine 10 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vinpocetine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vinpocetine 10 mg 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.

Vinpocetine3 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Vinpocetine might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Clinical research shows that vinpocetine decreases red blood cell aggregation, as well as plasma and whole blood viscosity. This effect has been seen with intravenous vinpocetine 1 mg/kg and oral vinpocetine 30 mg daily. Vinpocetine also seems to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, vinpocetine might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that vinpocetine weakly inhibits CYP2C9. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Vinpocetine might modestly increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Clinical research shows that the combination of warfarin and vinpocetine leads to slight increases in prothrombin time and the area under the concentration curve for warfarin. However, these increases were small, and researchers suggest that this interaction is not likely to be clinically significant in most patients.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Vinpocetine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vinpocetine 10 mg, from the product label.

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC: Common Questions

Does Vinpocetine 10 mg by DC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vinpocetine 10 mg has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vinpocetine 10 mg 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the FDA has advised that pregnant people and those who could become pregnant should not use vinpocetine. There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding either, so it's best avoided then.
What are the most common side effects?
Anxiety, dizziness, headache, flushing, stomach discomfort, sleep disturbances, and hives are the most commonly reported. Serious effects are rare but can include abnormal heart rhythms and seizures.
Does vinpocetine actually work?
It's possibly effective for dementia based on the evidence we have. For tinnitus, motion sickness, stroke, and chronic fatigue, there isn't enough reliable data to say whether it helps.
Why is there a warning about blood thinners?
Vinpocetine naturally thins your blood by making red blood cells less likely to stick together. If you're already on a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin, this can raise your bleeding risk.
Is this safe long-term?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated, but the long-term safety of vinpocetine supplements isn't well established. Talk with your pharmacist about how long you plan to take it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vinpocetine 10 mg’s Ingredients

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

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Vinpocetine

Interacts with 208 drugs

Vinpocetine is a lab-made compound based on a chemical from the periwinkle plant, and it is marketed mainly for memory and brain health. The evidence behind these uses is limited and not str...

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Sources & How We Checked

Vinpocetine 10 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.

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 27 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.

Vinpocetine 27 references
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