Xtra-Cell Zepatix Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Xtra-Cell Zepatix 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
Xtra-Cell Zepatix is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anemia and low iron, vitamin b12 support, general energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Xtra-Cell Zepatix 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
Xtra-Cell Zepatix contains three active ingredients, all derived from porcine (pig) tissue: Porcine Thymus Aqueous Extract, Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract, and Porcine Mesenchyme Aqueous Extract 125X. These are concentrated water extracts meant to support immune and tissue function.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The facts on file address liver extract's use in chronic fatigue syndrome (rated possibly ineffective) and hepatitis C (rated insufficient evidence). We don't hold effectiveness data for the thymus extract or mesenchyme extract in this product, so we can't tell you how well they work for any condition.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
No adverse reactions have been formally reported with liver extract, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. The bigger concern is source quality: liver extract comes from raw animal liver at slaughterhouses, which carries a small risk of contamination from sick animals.
There's also a theoretical risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, a fatal brain disease in cattle) if the source country has reported cases — though no human infections from contaminated liver extract have been documented. Liver extract can deliver very high levels of vitamin A and iron, so it's not suitable in pregnancy without medical approval.
We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for the thymus or mesenchyme extracts.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or iron-containing medications or supplements, talk to us before you start. The liver extract in this product can theoretically reduce warfarin's blood-thinning effect and may increase your total iron intake.
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.
If you take warfarin or iron supplements, check with your pharmacist before starting this product — the liver extract may interfere with how they work. The product is generally low-risk for healthy adults using normal amounts, but source-quality concerns and high nutrient loads mean it's worth discussing with your doctor first, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an iron-storage disorder.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2012.
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 Xtra-Cell Zepatix, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539025079 |
| Net contents | 24 Bottle(s); 7.2 fl. Oz.; 216 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 10408 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Porcine Thymus Aqueous Extract | 0.1 fl. Oz. | -- |
| Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract | 0.07 fl. Oz. | -- |
| Porcine Mesenchyme Aqueous Extract 125X | 0.13 fl. Oz. | -- |
Other ingredients: None
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Storage
KEEP FROZEN
Formula
With Highly Concentrated 125X Mesenchyme Extract
General Statements
Contains: 24 Bottles of 0.3 fl. oz (9 ml) Individually Sealed
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
FOR ORAL USE ONLY! Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 bottle of Xtra-Cell(R) Zepatix per day. Follow the instructions included in this box or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Warning: Do not use if security seal is broken or missing. This product may not be suitable for children 12 years of age or younger, pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking immunosuppressants or persons allergic to pork products. Consult a healthcare professional before use.
General
Formula #99462-24XC
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Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.3 fl. Oz. Dosage formLiquid Servings per container24 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.
Porcine Thymus Aqueous Extract
Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract
Interacts with3 drugs
Liver extract is a dried or concentrated form of animal liver that is naturally rich in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and other nutrients. It was once...
Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract monograph & interactionsPorcine Mesenchyme Aqueous Extract 125X
Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories contains three ingredients, but we hold interaction data for only one of them: Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract.
That ingredient carries Minor-severity interactions with two drug types.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Warfarin (Coumadin) is a blood thinner, and liver extract contains small amounts of vitamin K, which can reduce warfarin's effectiveness and lower your INR (a measure of how thin your blood is). The concern is mainly if you start, stop, or significantly change how much you're taking — but this interaction hasn't been directly studied in humans, so the real-world risk is uncertain.
Iron supplements or iron-containing medications may have their absorption affected, because liver extract itself contains heme iron (the form your body absorbs easily). Taking both together could raise your total iron load and increase stomach upset or iron buildup in your tissues, especially at high doses or over a long time, or if you have a condition like hemochromatosis that already affects iron storage.
We could not check the other two ingredients — Porcine Thymus Aqueous Extract and Porcine Mesenchyme Aqueous Extract 125X — because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Xtra-Cell Zepatix interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 3 ingredients in Xtra-Cell Zepatix interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Xtra-Cell Zepatix — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Porcine Liver Aqueous ExtractIron Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract can contain heme iron.
Read the full Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract + Ferrous Sulfate interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Xtra-Cell Zepatix — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Porcine Liver Aqueous ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Xtra-Cell Zepatix — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Porcine Liver Aqueous ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Xtra-Cell Zepatix 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.
Porcine Liver Aqueous Extract
Iron
Liver extract can contain heme iron. Taking liver extract with iron-containing medications or supplements may increase total iron intake and could increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects or excessive iron accumulation. The risk is greater with high doses, prolonged use, or in individuals with hemochromatosis or another iron-overload disorder. Review the iron content of the liver extract and the total elemental iron dose. Avoid unnecessary duplicate iron supplementation and consider monitoring ferritin and transferrin saturation when clinically appropriate.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K. Theoretically, starting, stopping, or substantially changing the amount of liver extract used could reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and lower the INR. However, this interaction has not been directly studied or reported in humans, and the vitamin K content of liver extract products is generally not standardized. Consider monitoring the INR after a meaningful change in liver extract use.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Xtra-Cell Zepatix, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
Xtra-Cell Zepatix by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Xtra-Cell Zepatix’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Xtra-Cell Zepatix'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.
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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.
Liver Extract 4 references
- Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
- Kaslow JE, Rucker L, Onishi R. Liver extract-folic acid-cyanocobalamin vs placebo for chronic fatigue syndrome. Arch Intern Med 1989;149:2501-3. DOI
- Ebinuma, H., Saito, H., Tada, S., Masuda, T., Kamiya, T., Nishida, J., Yoshioka, M., and Ishii, H. Additive therapeutic effects of the liver extract preparation mixture adelavin-9 on interferon-beta treatment for chronic hepatitis C. Hepatogastroenterolog
- Saito, H., Ebinuma, H., Tada, S., Tsunematsu, S., Atsukawa, K., Masuda, T., Tsuchiya, M., and Ishii, H. Enhancing effect of the liver extract and flavin adenin dinucleotide mixture on anti-viral efficacy of interferon in patients with chronic hepatitis C. PubMed
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