KidneySafe Check

KidneySafe Check helps you find out if a supplement, herbal product, cosmetic, food, or medicine could harm your kidneys. Search by name or scan the ingredient label with your camera. The app instantly checks it against a clinically reviewed database and shows a clear risk level, an explanation, and a recommended action. Designed for: People with kidney disease wondering if a product is safe Kidney transplant patients checking for interactions with anti-rejection medicines Pharmacists screening supplements for kidney patients Gym-goers checking protein powders, creatine, and pre-workouts Anyone buying herbal, beauty, or over-the-counter products What the app covers — 106 clinically reviewed items across 7 categories: Herbal and traditional remedies Vitamins and minerals Food and drinks, including grapefruit and other transplant interactions Detox and weight loss products Sports and fitness supplements Medicines and painkillers, including NSAIDs Beauty and skin products Key features: Scan ingredient labels using your camera — no barcode needed Search by product name, ingredient, or brand Three clear risk levels: Low concern, Caution, or High risk A kidney relevance summary showing potassium, phosphorus, stone risk, bleeding risk, blood test interference, and anti-rejection medicine interactions at a glance Patient mode in plain language, Pharmacist mode with clinical detail Related item suggestions so you can check similar products Clear guidance where cooking with an ingredient is fine but concentrated supplements are not Medical glossary explaining CKD, AKI, eGFR, potassium, phosphorus, UTI and more A ready-made message you can show your pharmacist Works offline after first load — no account needed No personal data collected — everything stays on your device Built by a consultant nephrologist. Every entry is grounded in published evidence from the National Kidney Foundation, KDIGO guidelines, FDA safety alerts, ASN Kidney News, and peer-reviewed case reports. This app provides educational risk screening only. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a pharmacist, nephrologist, or other healthcare professional before making decisions about supplements or products. Developed by SmartNephro.