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Dietary supplement

5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Member's Mark

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement is a dietary supplement by Member's Mark with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This supplement contains 5 active probiotic ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, and Bifidobacterium bifidum. These are all beneficial bacteria meant to support your digestive health.

The supplement also includes inactive ingredients—cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide—which are the capsule and binding materials.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive health and immune balance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The evidence for L. acidophilus is fairly solid: it's possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections.

For other conditions like hay fever and anxiety, the evidence isn't yet established well enough to rate. If your main goal is digestive or immune support, the data backs these ingredients for some common concerns—but if you're looking for results on something else, talk it over with us first.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Bifidum

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both L. acidophilus and B. bifidum are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. That said, the data come with important caveats: these are live microorganisms, so in rare cases they've been linked to serious infections like bacteremia or sepsis, mostly in people with very weakened immune systems or in hospitalized patients.

On a day-to-day level, some people report mild gastrointestinal side effects—bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea—but these are uncommon. People with severely weakened immune systems should check with their doctor before starting.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data for these ingredients aren't on file; talk with your healthcare provider if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Bifidum

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antibiotics, you'll want to separate them from this supplement by a few hours so the antibiotic doesn't kill off the live organisms. That's the only medication type we have documented interactions for.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward probiotic blend for anyone looking to support digestive health, especially if you're dealing with IBS, infection-related diarrhea, or bacterial vaginosis. The main thing to watch is your antibiotic use—separate the timing to keep the supplement effective.

If you have a weakened immune system or are on multiple medications, run this by your pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement, straight from the product label.

Brand Member's Mark
Barcode (UPC) 078742094298
Net contents 84 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2016
DSLD ID 62008
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
84
UPC/BARCODE
078742094298
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium infantis0 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG0 NP--
Proprietary Probiotic Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Compare the differences of 5X Probiotic to Align 5X Probiotic Align Bifidobacterium infantis per serving 10 mg 4 mg Bifidobacterium infantis strain J-40231B 35624 Probiotic Blend L. acidiophilus Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG B. bifidium B. lactis 17 mg -- Total live probiotic cells when manufactured 5 billion 1 billion Form of Product Capsule Capsule

This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Proctor & Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademark Align

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General Statements

The benefits of taking probiotics: Probiotics support the development of healthy intestinal microflora. Daily probiotic intake helps maintain our body's natural balance of good bacteria, promoting gastrointestinal and immune health.

What are Probiotics? Probiotics are the "friendly" bacteria naturally found in your intestinal tract. These beneficial bacteria help promote a healthy intestinal microflora, which is key to proper digestive system function. Probiotics also play an important role in promoting a healthy immune system.

This blend of healthy and friendly bacteria will help balance your gut's microflora, promoting healthy digestino and support for your body's natural defenses.

About probiotic bacteria: Intestinal microflora plays an important role in our lives and in the way our bodies function. Healthy bacteria found in our intestinal tract is essential to our bodies for supporting digestive and immune system health. The number of healthy bacteria in our intestines begin to decline as we age, certain lifestyle factors such as stress and poor diet can also affect the balance of intestinal bacteria. Probiotic Supplements can help replenish the healthy bacteria our bodies need to perform vital body functions.

Naturally helps: ~ Support & maintain digestive system balance ~ Promote gastrointestinal health ~ Promote digestive and immune health

actual size

12 week supply

Releases after extended time period, protecting delicate probiotics from stomach acids

We would like to hear from you with any comments or suggestions. In the continental U.S. or Canada, you can call us toll-free at 1.855.637.4225 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST Monday-Friday. You can also send us an email using the feedback icon at SamsClub.com

Twin pack 2-42 capsule cartons

Formula

About our formula: Our formula contains 5 strains of beneficial bacteria: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.

Formulated with 5 strains of healthy bacteria including B. infantis

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Do not use if blister unit is broken or torn

We recommend you discuss the supplements and medications you take with your healthcare provider. Do not take within two hours of taking antibiotics. Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing or if you are taking any medication (including oral antibiotics), or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before using this product.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults, take on capsule daily.

Storage

Storage: Store at room temperature. For best results, we recommend you store this product in the original blister card package.

Seals/Symbols

Member's Mark Quality Guaranteed

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

This product does not contain any dairy, soy or gluten.

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5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container84 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Probiotic Blend

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus 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. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Bifidobacterium bifidum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement, from the product label.

Member's Mark

Name
Sam's West, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-855-637-4225
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark: Common Questions

Does 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement by Member's Mark interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, 5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are probiotics and why are they in this supplement?
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that support your digestive health. The ones in this product—Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium species—have decent evidence for helping with irritable bowel syndrome, certain infections, and antibiotic-related diarrhea.
Will this help my irritable bowel syndrome?
Both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum in this product are possibly effective for IBS according to the evidence we hold. That means some people see benefit, but results aren't guaranteed—talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
You can, but timing matters. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the live organisms in this supplement, so they work best if you separate them by a few hours. Ask your pharmacist for the right schedule for your specific antibiotic.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Most people tolerate this well. Some report mild gas, bloating, or abdominal discomfort, but these are uncommon. In very rare cases, live probiotics have been linked to serious infections in people with severely weakened immune systems.
Is it safe to take if I have a weak immune system?
The data suggest caution here. People with weakened immune systems should check with their doctor before starting, since live bacteria supplements carry a small risk of infection in that population.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data for these specific ingredients during pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't on file. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

5X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  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. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  6. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  7. 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
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  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. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →

Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  3. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  5. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  6. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  7. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →

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