Drug & supplement interaction

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei + Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone brand names: Aristocort, Kenacort, Adcortyl Intra-articular / Intradermal, Kenalog Intra-articular / Intramuscular, Adcortyl in Orabase, and others.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Triamcinolone and Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei safety at a glance

Lacticaseibacillus... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated in healthy people, but caution is needed for those who are seriously ill or have weakened immune systems.
Pregnancy Possibly Safe When used orally and appropriately. A combination of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium longum from 2 months prior to delivery until 2 months afte... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Safe When used orally and appropriately. A combination of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium longum from 2 months prior to delivery until 2 months afte... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Triamcinolone and Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Triamcinolone

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Triamcinolone is filed under 5 classifications — including corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, topical drugs. Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antibiotic drugs (moderate) — and none of Triamcinolone’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Does Interact With Other Medications

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has 182 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Triamcinolone isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. One of them is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

    “Since Lacticaseibacillus paracasei preparations contain live and active microorganisms, there is some concern that they might cause pathogenic infection in some patients. Lactobacilli species, including L. paracasei, have been isolated in some cases of bacteremia, sepsis, splenic abscess, endocarditis, necrotizing fasciitis, pancreatic necrosis, meningoencephalitis, and prosthetic joint infections. Most cases of L.”

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cardiovascular disease (cvd).

    6 sources cited
    1. 107543. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
    2. 111942. Harding-Theobald E, Maraj B. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to Lactobacillus paracasei in cirrhosis. Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2018;2018:5714053.
    3. 111944. Tan C, Howard JL, Bondy L. Prosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty caused by Lactobacillus paracasei. CMAJ 2020;192(44):E1357-E1360.
    4. 111946. Miwa T, Tanaka H, Shiojiri T. Infected pancreatic necrosis and retroperitoneal abscess associated with Lactobacillus paracasei. BMJ Case Rep 2021;14(8):e243936.
    5. 90282. Orkaby AR, Chen B, Iliaki EF, Sulis CA, Oates DJ. A curious case of Lactobacillus casei in a prosthetic joint: was it the yogurt? J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(6):1177-8.
    6. 90254. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, Brion JP, Pavese P. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed

    Triamcinolone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Triamcinolone. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Itching / A skin rash reported in 7.8% of FDA reports for Triamcinolone Additional detail

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

    “Orally, in one clinical trial, a combination of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei F19, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 was associated with two cases of rash, one with itching. However, it is not clear if these adverse effects were due to L.”

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in erythema.

    2 sources cited
    1. 90236. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
    2. 111945. Sathikulpakdee S, Kanokrungsee S, Vitheejongjaroen P, Kamanamool N, Udompataikul M, Taweechotipatr M. Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Derm

    Triamcinolone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Triamcinolone, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Nausea reported in 6.6% of FDA reports for Triamcinolone Additional detail

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei

    “Orally, taking Lacticaseibacillus paracasei alone or in combination with other probiotics may cause gastrointestinal side effects including dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, and bloating; however, these events are uncommon.

    There are at least five case reports of acute cholecystitis for which a lactobacilli was thought to be the primary pathogen. In a 66-year-old female, vancomycin-resistant L.”

    Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dyspepsia.

    4 sources cited
    1. 105133. Cai T, Gallelli L, Cione E, et al. The use of Lactobacillus casei DG® prevents symptomatic episodes and reduces the antibiotic use in patients affected by chronic bacterial prostatitis: results from a phase IV study. World J Urol. 2021. DOI
    2. 107497. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
    3. 111952. Thijssen AY, Clemens CH, Vankerckhoven V, Goossens H, Jonkers DM, Masclee AA. Efficacy of Lactobacillus casei Shirota for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016;28(1):8-14. PubMed
    4. 103443. Lee C, Wongjarupong N, Narayan M, Melzer AC. Acute cholecystitis complicated with gallbladder perforation and peritonitis caused by vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus paracasei. Cureus. 2020;12(3):e7476. PubMed

    Triamcinolone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Triamcinolone, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei but not commonly for Triamcinolone: bloating or gas and stomach upset.

Effects for Triamcinolone come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 30,525 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Triamcinolone that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Safe

When used orally and appropriately. A combination of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium longum from 2 months prior to delivery until 2 months after delivery has been used with apparent safety.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

From our Q&A

Questions About Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei or Triamcinolone

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei or Triamcinolone, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Triamcinolone

This page covers Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Triamcinolone page lists 124 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Lily-of-the-valley (major), St. John's Wort (major), Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate) and Alder Buckthorn (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 102 moderate · 19 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Triamcinolone page

“Triamcinolone, the steroid in Kenalog injections, Aristocort, and several creams and dental pastes, earns real caution with supplements, and the three major-rated pairings are the ones to understand first. St.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone 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
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Triamcinolone
Top half

#1,251 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
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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.

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei · Lactobacillaceae · Live bacterial cells (probiotic strain) · Capsules, tablets, powders, sachets, fermented dairy products (yogurt, kefir), and functional foods

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei record says about it on its own.

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei: dosing

There is no single official or standardized dose of L. paracasei. Probiotic doses are usually measured in colony-forming units (CFU), and the right amount can depend on the strain and the intended use.Because formulations differ, the best approach is to follow the dose on the product label. Storing the product as directed (some need refrigeration) helps keep the bacteria alive and effective.

From our Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Triamcinolone

What Is Triamcinolone Used For?

Brand names: Aristocort, Kenacort, Adcortyl Intra-articular / Intradermal, Kenalog Intra-articular / Intramuscular, Adcortyl in Orabase, Triesence

Triamcinolone is available in many forms — injections, creams, ointments, nasal sprays, dental pastes, and eye injections — each approved for specific uses. Injectable forms given into muscle are used when oral steroids aren't an option, covering severe allergies (like asthma flares, severe skin reactions, drug reactions, and serum sickness), serious skin diseases, certain endocrine (hormonal) disorders, and more.

Injections given directly into a joint (intra-articular) or soft tissue help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout flares, bursitis, and tendon inflammation. Injections into skin lesions (intralesional) treat conditions such as keloids, alopecia areata, and psoriatic plaques. Triesence (an ophthalmic injection) is specifically indicated for eye conditions like uveitis and temporal arteritis, and for visualization during eye surgery. Topical creams, ointments, lotions, and sprays relieve itching and inflammation from corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions. Dental paste forms (Oralone, Kourzeq) treat painful mouth sores from injury. Nasal sprays temporarily relieve hay fever and upper respiratory allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and congestion.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Triamcinolone

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (31,874 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Pruritus 2,653 reports
Rash 2,534 reports
Fatigue 2,134 reports
Nausea 2,115 reports
Headache 1,919 reports
See full Triamcinolone drug information
Keep checking

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
182Moderate
0Minor
2,647No known interaction
Moderate

182 interactions

Showing 60 of 182 moderate interactions — see all 182 on the Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei page.

No interaction 2,647 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei References

The 16 references that drive our Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, Brion JP, Pavese P. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
  4. Orkaby AR, Chen B, Iliaki EF, Sulis CA, Oates DJ. A curious case of Lactobacillus casei in a prosthetic joint: was it the yogurt? J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(6):1177-8.
  5. Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
  6. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol 2016;224:157-61. PubMed
  7. Lee C, Wongjarupong N, Narayan M, Melzer AC. Acute cholecystitis complicated with gallbladder perforation and peritonitis caused by vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus paracasei. Cureus. 2020;12(3):e7476. PubMed
  8. Cai T, Gallelli L, Cione E, et al. The use of Lactobacillus casei DG® prevents symptomatic episodes and reduces the antibiotic use in patients affected by chronic bacterial prostatitis: results from a phase IV study. World J Urol. 2021. DOI
  9. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
  10. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  11. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  12. Harding-Theobald E, Maraj B. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to Lactobacillus paracasei in cirrhosis. Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2018;2018:5714053.
  13. Tan C, Howard JL, Bondy L. Prosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty caused by Lactobacillus paracasei. CMAJ 2020;192(44):E1357-E1360.
  14. Sathikulpakdee S, Kanokrungsee S, Vitheejongjaroen P, Kamanamool N, Udompataikul M, Taweechotipatr M. Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Derm
  15. Miwa T, Tanaka H, Shiojiri T. Infected pancreatic necrosis and retroperitoneal abscess associated with Lactobacillus paracasei. BMJ Case Rep 2021;14(8):e243936.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei with Triamcinolone?
We do not list a known interaction between Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 4 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei and Triamcinolone combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Triamcinolone is filed under 5 classifications, and Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Triamcinolone's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei interact with any other medications?
Yes. Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei has 182 documented drug interactions in our database — Triamcinolone is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Triamcinolone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Triamcinolone has documented interactions with 124 supplements in our database — Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei is not one of them. The Triamcinolone interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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