Drug & supplement interaction

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum + Benralizumab

Benralizumab brand name: Fasenra.

No Known Interaction

Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026

The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab 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

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab

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 Benralizumab and Limosilactobacillus Fermentum 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.

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum safety at a glance

Limosilactobacillu... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated in healthy people, but evidence and quality vary by product and strain.

Pregnancy Use caution Some strains have been studied in pregnancy, but safety is not firmly established, so check with your doctor first.

Breastfeeding Possibly Safe When used orally and appropriately. Limosilactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 has been used with apparent safety when breastfeeding for up to 16 weeks. 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 Benralizumab and Limosilactobacillus Fermentum? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›

Keep it in perspective

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum Does Interact With Other Medications

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

Moderate 182 No known interaction 2,648 (incl. Benralizumab)

Taking anything else?

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What to actually watch for

What Limosilactobacillus Fermentum Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Benralizumab. It is the side-effect record for Limosilactobacillus Fermentum on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Limosilactobacillus Fermentum, 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 Limosilactobacillus fermentum preparations contain live and active microorganisms, there is some concern that they might cause pathogenic infection in some patients. Some lactobacilli species have been isolated in cases of bacteremia, sepsis, splenic abscess, endocarditis, necrotizing fasciitis, pancreatic necrosis, and meningoencephalitis.”

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in sepsis.
6 sources cited

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

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

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

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

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.

112565. Achuthanandan S, Dhaliwal A, Lu T, Sharma K. Brain abscess due to Lactobacillus fermentum in an uncontrolled diabetic. Cureus 2022;14(6):e26360. PubMed
Stomach upset Additional detail

Recorded for Limosilactobacillus Fermentum in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under A higher chance of infection above.

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

Special populations

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Possibly Safe

When used orally and appropriately. Limosilactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 has been used with apparent safety when breastfeeding for up to 16 weeks.

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

Overlapping uses

What Benralizumab Is Prescribed For, and What Limosilactobacillus Fermentum Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Benralizumab is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Limosilactobacillus Fermentum is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Benralizumab is prescribed for: Fasenra (benralizumab) is used for three conditions driven by abnormally high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell that causes inflammation). It is approved as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma with an eosinophilic pattern in adults and children aged 6 and older, for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) in adults, and for hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) in adults and children aged 12 and older without an identifiable non-blood-related cause. Important: Fasenra is not a rescue medication. It will not relieve sudden asthma symptoms or a severe asthma attack.

Read the rest of what Benralizumab is prescribed for

Always keep your quick-relief inhaler available.

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum has been studied for:

Asthma studied, not established Limosilactobacillus Fermentum has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum for asthma

It is unclear if oral Limosilactobacillus fermentum is beneficial for asthma.

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Benralizumab on your own; if you are taking Limosilactobacillus Fermentum for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

How much people look this up

Where Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab 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 Limosilactobacillus Fermentum

Top half

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

29 days ago today

Medication Benralizumab

Top 25%

#430 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 Limosilactobacillus Fermentum reference on this page ↓
Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS.

Supplement

About Limosilactobacillus Fermentum

What is Limosilactobacillus Fermentum?

Digestive health
Immune support
Vaginal and urinary health
Cholesterol support
Oral health

Limosilactobacillus fermentum (formerly Lactobacillus fermentum) is a probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods and the human body, used to support gut, immune, and women's health. Early research is promising for some uses but most evidence is preliminary, and effects can differ by strain. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if your immune system is weak.

Limosilactobacillus fermentum · Lactobacillaceae · Whole live bacteria (probiotic strain) · Capsules, tablets, powders, fermented foods, and combination probiotic products

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

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum: dosing

There is no official standardized dose for Limosilactobacillus fermentum. Probiotic amounts are usually measured in colony-forming units (CFU), and the right amount depends on the strain and the product.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label. Do not assume more is better.

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

Read the full Limosilactobacillus Fermentum monograph & all interactions

Medication

About Benralizumab Injection

What Is Benralizumab Injection Used For?

Brand name: Fasenra

Fasenra (benralizumab) is used for three conditions driven by abnormally high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell that causes inflammation). It is approved as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma with an eosinophilic pattern in adults and children aged 6 and older, for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) in adults, and for hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) in adults and children aged 12 and older without an identifiable non-blood-related cause.

Important: Fasenra is not a rescue medication. It will not relieve sudden asthma symptoms or a severe asthma attack. Always keep your quick-relief inhaler available.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Benralizumab

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (19,893 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Asthma 3,003 reports

Dyspnea 1,999 reports

Pneumonia 1,083 reports

Cough 1,053 reports

Headache 934 reports

See full Benralizumab Injection drug information

Keep checking

Other Drugs & Limosilactobacillus Fermentum

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

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182Moderate

0Minor

2,647No known interaction

182 Moderate 2,647 No interaction

Moderate

182 interactions

Showing 60 of 182 moderate interactions — see all 182 on the Limosilactobacillus Fermentum page.

No interaction 2,647 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,647 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Limosilactobacillus Fermentum list.

See the full Limosilactobacillus Fermentum interactions page

See every supplement checked against Benralizumab, ranked by severity

Evidence & sources

Limosilactobacillus Fermentum References

The 12 references that drive our Limosilactobacillus Fermentum 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.

Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
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
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
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
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
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.
Achuthanandan S, Dhaliwal A, Lu T, Sharma K. Brain abscess due to Lactobacillus fermentum in an uncontrolled diabetic. Cureus 2022;14(6):e26360. PubMed
Pastor-Villaescusa B, Hurtado JA, Gil-Campos M, et al. Effects of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 Lc40 on infant growth and health: a randomised clinical trial in nursing women. Benef Microbes 2020;11(3):235-244. PubMed
Jiménez-Gutiérrez JM, Peláez-Luna M, Campos-Murguía A. A rare case of emphysematous gastritis caused by Lactobacillus fermentum in a patient with diabetes. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2021;113(9):670-671. PubMed
Greig JR, Eltringham IJ, Birthistle K. Primary peritonitis due to Lactobacillus fermentum. J Infect 1998;36(2):242-3. PubMed
Woo PC, Lau SK, Lin AW, Curreem SO, Fung AM, Yuen KY. Surgical site abscess caused by Lactobacillus fermentum identified by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2007;58(2):251-4. PubMed
Gallemore GH, Mohon RT, Ferguson DA. Lactobacillus fermentum endocarditis involving a native mitral valve. J Tenn Med Assoc 1995;88(8):306-8.

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 Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Limosilactobacillus Fermentum with Benralizumab?

We do not list a known interaction between Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab. 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.

Are Limosilactobacillus Fermentum and Benralizumab used for the same thing?

They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Limosilactobacillus Fermentum in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Benralizumab is being adjusted to a target.

Does Limosilactobacillus Fermentum interact with any other medications?

Yes. Limosilactobacillus Fermentum has 182 documented drug interactions in our database — Benralizumab is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.

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

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