Drug & supplement interaction

Lactobacillus Jensenii + Ferric Carboxymaltose

Ferric Carboxymaltose brand name: Injectafer.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose 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.

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Interaction report

Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose

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 Ferric Carboxymaltose and Lactobacillus Jensenii 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.

Lactobacillus Jensenii safety at a glance

Lactobacillus Jens... overall Use caution Generally considered low risk for healthy people, but supplement evidence is limited and quality varies.
Pregnancy Use caution Not well studied as a supplement in pregnancy; speak with your doctor before using.
Breastfeeding Use caution Little safety data exists for use while breastfeeding; check with your doctor first.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Ferric Carboxymaltose and Lactobacillus Jensenii? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
Keep it in perspective

Lactobacillus Jensenii Does Interact With Other Medications

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

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What Lactobacillus Jensenii Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Ferric Carboxymaltose. It is the side-effect record for Lactobacillus Jensenii on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Lactobacillus Jensenii, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Since Lactobacillus jensenii preparations contain live and active microorganisms, there is some concern that they might cause pathogenic infection in some patients. L. jensenii has been isolated in cases of bacteremia, sepsis, prostate abscess, perinephric abscess, endocarditis, and pulmonary septic emboli.”

    Lactobacillus Jensenii · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in sepsis.

    5 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. 110917. Ranchal P, Gupta R, Goldberg R, A Lobo S, Pascual A, El Khoury MY. Penicillin-sensitive Lactobacillus jensenii bacteremia. Am J Ther 2021;28(2):e250-e252. PubMed
    3. 110918. Grazioli-Gauthier L, Rigamonti E, Leo LA, Martinetti Lucchini G, Lo Priore E, Bernasconi E. Lactobacillus jensenii mitral valve endocarditis: Case report, literature review and new perspectives. IDCases 2022;27:e01401. PubMed
    4. 110920. Toprak NU, Bozan T, Yilmaz S, Buyukbayrak EE, Tigen ET. Polymicrobial bacteremia due to Lactobacillus jensenii and Veillonella montpellierensis in a pregnant patient; case report and review of literature. Anaerobe 2022;75:102576. PubMed
    5. 110921. Chazan B, Raz R, Shental Y, Sprecher H, Colodner R. Bacteremia and pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus jensenii in a patient with urolithiasis. Isr Med Assoc J 2008;10(2):164-5.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Lactobacillus Jensenii — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We read the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Ferric Carboxymaltose’s FDA label too, and the two lists don’t meaningfully overlap — which is why no Ferric Carboxymaltose column appears here.

How much people look this up

Where Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose 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 Lactobacillus Jensenii
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ferric Carboxymaltose
Top 25%

#528 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 Lactobacillus Jensenii reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Lactobacillus Jensenii

What is Lactobacillus Jensenii?

  • Vaginal health
  • Maintaining healthy vaginal flora
  • Bacterial vaginosis support
  • Yeast infection support
  • General probiotic use

Lactobacillus jensenii is one of the natural 'good' bacteria found in a healthy vagina, and it is sometimes added to probiotic products marketed for vaginal health. While its role in the body is well recognized, there is only limited human research on taking it as a supplement, so the benefits are not proven. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have a weakened immune system.

Lactobacillus jensenii · Lactobacillaceae · Whole live bacteria (probiotic strain) · Capsules, vaginal suppositories, multi-strain probiotic blends, powders

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

Lactobacillus Jensenii: dosing

There is no official or standardized dose for Lactobacillus jensenii. Probiotic amounts are often measured in colony-forming units (CFUs), and products vary widely.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Lactobacillus Jensenii monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection

What Is Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection Used For?

Brand name: Injectafer

Ferric carboxymaltose injection treats iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adults and children aged 1 year and older who cannot tolerate oral iron or haven't responded well to it. It is also approved for adults with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease who have iron deficiency anemia.

Additionally, ferric carboxymaltose injection is used in adults with heart failure (New York Heart Association class II or III) who have iron deficiency — specifically to help improve their ability to exercise.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Ferric Carboxymaltose

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,619 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Hypophosphataemia 563 reports
Product quality issue 226 reports
Anxiety 202 reports
Emotional distress 198 reports
Anhedonia 197 reports
See full Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Lactobacillus Jensenii

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

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182Moderate
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Moderate

182 interactions

Showing 60 of 182 moderate interactions — see all 182 on the Lactobacillus Jensenii page.

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Evidence & sources

Lactobacillus Jensenii References

The 6 references that drive our Lactobacillus Jensenii 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. 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
  3. Ranchal P, Gupta R, Goldberg R, A Lobo S, Pascual A, El Khoury MY. Penicillin-sensitive Lactobacillus jensenii bacteremia. Am J Ther 2021;28(2):e250-e252. PubMed
  4. Grazioli-Gauthier L, Rigamonti E, Leo LA, Martinetti Lucchini G, Lo Priore E, Bernasconi E. Lactobacillus jensenii mitral valve endocarditis: Case report, literature review and new perspectives. IDCases 2022;27:e01401. PubMed
  5. Toprak NU, Bozan T, Yilmaz S, Buyukbayrak EE, Tigen ET. Polymicrobial bacteremia due to Lactobacillus jensenii and Veillonella montpellierensis in a pregnant patient; case report and review of literature. Anaerobe 2022;75:102576. PubMed
  6. Chazan B, Raz R, Shental Y, Sprecher H, Colodner R. Bacteremia and pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus jensenii in a patient with urolithiasis. Isr Med Assoc J 2008;10(2):164-5.

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 Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Lactobacillus Jensenii with Ferric Carboxymaltose?
We do not list a known interaction between Lactobacillus Jensenii and Ferric Carboxymaltose. 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.
Does Lactobacillus Jensenii interact with any other medications?
Yes. Lactobacillus Jensenii has 182 documented drug interactions in our database — Ferric Carboxymaltose is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.

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