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VitaCholine 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Ultra

VitaCholine 300 mg label
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Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking VitaCholine 300 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

VitaCholine 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Ultra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for liver health and fatty liver, brain and memory support, prenatal nutrition and fetal development.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Choline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra

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.

VitaCholine 300 mg is a single-ingredient supplement: each capsule contains 300 mg of choline, a nutrient your body uses to support brain function and cell structure. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose (a capsule material), silica, and magnesium stearate — that help hold it together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Choline product and its label doesn't state a use — see Choline's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on choline for most health goals is thin. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's probably not effective.

For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, bronchitis, hay fever, and liver problems tied to long-term IV nutrition, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering this for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor — they can help you weigh what limited evidence exists against your own situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Choline

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.

Choline at food-level amounts is generally well tolerated. At high doses — especially above the safe upper limit of 3.5 grams daily — it can cause side effects.

The most common one is a fishy body odor. At doses of 9 grams daily or higher, people have reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and salivation.

This product contains 300 mg per capsule, well below the upper limit, but using multiple capsules or combining it with other choline sources could push you over that threshold. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the evidence rates choline as likely safe.

Choline is important during pregnancy and your needs are higher while breastfeeding, but use only the dose your doctor advises — whether that's from food, a prenatal vitamin, or a separate supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Choline

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Choline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 16 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 you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use atropine — choline may theoretically reduce how well it works. The interactions we have on file focus on atropine; if you take other medications, the search tool below will help you verify them against this supplement.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

VitaCholine is a straightforward choline supplement that's well tolerated at normal doses, though the evidence for specific health benefits is limited. If you take atropine or any other regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor about the right choline dose for you.

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 Feb 25, 2019.

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 VitaCholine 300 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Ultra
Barcode (UPC) 087614028941
Net contents 60 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 191001
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614028941
IngredientAmount% DV
Choline300 mg55%

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

The Most Advanced Nutrition Technology Veg caps

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Choline Bitartrate

Formulation

V Vegetarian formula

Seals/Symbols

V Vegetarian formula Guaranteed purity & potency

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule one to two times per day with food and water.

General

SWU894 Rev 0 06 27 18

Brand IP Statement(s)

VitaCholine is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation.

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VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra label

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VitaCholine 300 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra

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

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

Choline

Interacts with
16 drugs
300 mg per serving Form: Choline

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like egg...

Choline monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Choline 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in VitaCholine 300 mg interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in VitaCholine 300 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Choline

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in VitaCholine 300 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.

Choline1 drug type · 16 drugs

Atropine

Theoretically, choline might decrease the effects of atropine in the brain.
Animal research shows that administering choline one hour before administering atropine can attenuate atropine-induced decreases in brain levels of acetylcholine. Theoretically, concomitant use of choline and atropine may decrease the effects of atropine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Choline full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for VitaCholine 300 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Ultra

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra: Common Questions

Does VitaCholine 300 mg by Swanson Ultra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, VitaCholine 300 mg has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
VitaCholine 300 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.
What does choline actually do?
Choline is a nutrient your body uses for brain function and cell structure. Your body can make some of its own, but it also comes from food and supplements.
Will this help my memory or brain fog?
For age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether choline works. If brain health is your goal, ask your doctor what's been shown to help for your situation.
What side effects should I watch for?
At the 300 mg dose in this product, side effects are unlikely. But if you take several capsules daily or combine it with other choline sources and exceed 3.5 grams daily, you might notice a fishy body odor, nausea, or diarrhea. Stay below that upper limit.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes — choline is rated likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and your needs are actually higher during those times. Use the dose your doctor recommends for you.
Can I take this with my other medications?
The main concern in our data is atropine, where choline might reduce its effects. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your other drugs, and talk with your pharmacist if anything comes up.

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The Full Monographs Behind VitaCholine 300 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Choline

Interacts with 16 drugs

Choline is an essential nutrient your body needs for liver function, brain health, and nerve signaling, and many people get enough from foods like eggs, meat, and fish. Supplements may help...

Read the full Choline monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

VitaCholine 300 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 14 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.

Choline 14 references
  1. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  2. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, et al. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst 2007;99:1224-31. PubMed
  3. Schmidt, C., Abicht, A., Krampfl, K., Voss, W., Stucka, R., Mildner, G., Petrova, S., Schara, U., Mortier, W., Bufler, J., Huebner, A., and Lochmuller, H. Congenital myasthenic syndrome due to a novel missense mutation in the gene encoding choline acetyl
  4. Tamminga, C., Smith, R. C., Chang, S., Haraszti, J. S., and Davis, J. M. Depression associated with oral choline. Lancet 10-23-1976;2(7991):905. PubMed
  5. Wood, J. L. and Allison, R. G. Effects of consumption of choline and lecithin on neurological and cardiovascular systems. Fed.Proc. 1982;41(14):3015-3021.
  6. Growdon, J. H. and Gelenberg, A. J. Choline and lecithin administration to patients with tardive dyskinesia. Trans.Am.Neurol.Assoc. 1978;103:95-99.
  7. Smith, C. M., Swash, M., Exton-Smith, A. N., Phillips, M. J., Overstall, P. W., Piper, M. E., and Bailey, M. R. Choline therapy in Alzheimer's disease. Lancet 8-5-1978;2(8084):318. PubMed
  8. Morrison, L. M. and W. F. Gonzales. Choline in coronary atherosclerosis. Amer.Heart J. 1950;39:729.
  9. Christie, J. G. Blackburn 1. M. Glen A. I. M. Zeisel S. Shering A. & Yates C. M. Effects of choline and lecithin on CSF choline levels and on cognitive functioning in patients with presenile dementia of the Alzheimer type. Nutrition and the brain 1979;5
  10. Sidhu N, Davies S, Nadarajah A, et al. Oral choline supplementation for postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth 2013;111(2):249-55. PubMed
  11. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has high feasibility and tolerability. Nutr Res. 2013;33(11):897-904. PubMed
  12. Wozniak JR, Fuglestad AJ, Eckerle JK, et al. Choline supplementation in children with fetal alcohol disorders: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015;102(5): 1113-25.
  13. Ross RG, Hunter SK, McCarthy L, et al. Perinatal choline effects on neonatal pathophysiology related to later schizophrenia risk. Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(3):290-8. PubMed
  14. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Choline. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press; 1998:390-422.

See these in context on the Choline monograph →

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