Drug & supplement interaction

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei + Cefepime

Cefepime brand name: Maxipime.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has a moderate interaction with Cefepime. Theoretically, taking Lacticaseibacillus paracasei with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Cefepime

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Cefepime

Cefepime falls under ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS — the group Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei interacts with.

Theoretically, taking Lacticaseibacillus paracasei with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. paracasei.
L. paracasei preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. paracasei preparations by at least two hours.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the thing to keep in mind: Cefepime is an antibiotic, and its whole job is to kill bacteria. The probiotic L. paracasei is made of live, friendly bacteria. So if the two cross paths at the same time, the cefepime may simply wipe out a good chunk of those probiotic organisms, which means you may not get much benefit from the supplement. It does not make the cefepime weaker or more dangerous, and it doesn't add side effects.

This is a theoretical concern based on how antibiotics work, not from strong human studies. A simple fix is timing. If you want to keep taking your probiotic, try to space it a couple of hours apart from the antibiotic, and check with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Also Interacts With Other Medications

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has 181 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Cefepime one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 181 No known interaction 2,649 (incl. Cefepime)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefepime

This page covers Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefepime page lists 43 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Asarabacca (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), African Wild Potato (moderate), Aristolochia (moderate) and Bacillus Coagulans (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 39 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefepime page

“Cefepime (Maxipime) is a strong hospital antibiotic reserved for serious infections, and its interaction list warrants genuine caution, led by two major-rated herbs that can harm the kidneys: Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, which is often contaminated with aristolochic acid, a kidney toxin the FDA considers unsafe. That matters more…”

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Where Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Cefepime Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei
Steady interest

#1,198 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cefepime
Steady interest

#1,808 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

What is Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei?

  • Digestive health and regularity
  • Immune support
  • Diarrhea (including antibiotic-associated)
  • Allergy and eczema symptoms
  • Gut microbiome balance

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (formerly Lactobacillus paracasei) is a probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods and supplements that is widely used to support gut and immune health. Some strains have promising research for digestion, diarrhea, and allergies, but results vary by strain and many uses are not firmly proven. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but those who are seriously ill or immune-compromised should check with a doctor first.

Read the full Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cefepime Injection

What Is Cefepime Injection Used For?

Brand name: Maxipime

Cefepime injection is used to treat a range of serious bacterial infections in adults and children. These include moderate-to-severe pneumonia, uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis, a kidney infection), uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and empiric therapy (treatment started before a specific germ is confirmed) for fever in patients with very low white blood cell counts (febrile neutropenia).

In adults, cefepime injection is also used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections — but only when given together with another antibiotic called metronidazole. The intramuscular (IM) route is indicated only for mild-to-moderate uncomplicated or complicated urinary tract infections caused by E. coli.

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Other Drugs & Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
181Moderate
0Minor
2,648No known interaction
181 Moderate 2,648 No interaction
Moderate

181 interactions

Showing 60 of 181 moderate interactions — see all 181 on the Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei page.

No interaction 2,648 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,648 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei list.

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See every supplement checked against Cefepime, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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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Taking Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Cefepime Together: Common Questions

Can you take Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei with Cefepime?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Cefepime interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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