Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Foods Plus
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU is a dietary supplement by Foods Plus with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 188 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Probiotic Blend, Citrus Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU by Foods Plus
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This supplement contains 7 ingredients, of which 5 are active probiotics or fiber. The main players are Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus—both live bacteria meant to support your gut—along with Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, and a probiotic blend.
Citrus Pectin (a soluble fiber) is included as well. The remaining ingredients are inactive: gelatin (the capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica—all common fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence is mixed. Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are both rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Lactobacillus acidophilus is also possibly effective for Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. Pectin is possibly effective for lowering cholesterol.
For other conditions listed—hay fever, anxiety, prediabetes, and respiratory infections—the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to rate them, or (in one case) the data suggests the ingredient may not work. We couldn't assess Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactospore, or Dahlulin PB because their evidence isn't on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are generally well tolerated in healthy people. However, if you have a weakened immune system, you should be cautious—talk to your doctor first.
Pectin from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated, though some people report diarrhea, gas, loose stools, or mild cramping. Rarely, pectin can trigger an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
For pregnancy, Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated possibly safe, and Lactobacillus acidophilus is also possibly safe. Pectin is rated likely to possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, though concentrated supplements haven't been well studied during breastfeeding—check with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, double-check if you're taking antibiotics—both the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in this product are live bacteria that antibiotics can kill, so you'll need to space doses apart. If you take lovastatin, any tetracycline antibiotic, or digoxin, the pectin may reduce how much your body absorbs.
Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your prescriptions.
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 with some supporting fiber, possibly effective for IBS and a couple of other digestive issues. If you take antibiotics or any heart or cholesterol medications, you need to check your exact prescriptions with the tool below and likely space out your doses.
Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated in healthy adults—but if your immune system is compromised, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.
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
General information
Key facts about Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Foods Plus |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 717284006818 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 71469 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU by Foods Plus, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 0 NP | -- |
| Citrus Pectin | 100 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus casei | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactospore | 0 NP | -- |
| Dahlulin PB | 20 mg | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacilli acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General
FP #681
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily after meals as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Made in the U.S.A.
Since 1962
Immune & intestinal health support
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.
Formulation
No sugar, starch, wheat, milk, soy, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
Preservative free Non GMO Gluten-free
Formula
With pectin
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Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU by Foods Plus label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU by Foods Plus
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Citrus Pectin
Interacts with23 drugs
Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...
Citrus Pectin monograph & interactionsDahlulin PB
Probiotic Blend
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
Probiotic Blend monograph & interactions- › Bifidobacterium bifidum
- › Lactobacillus plantarum
- › Lactobacillus casei
- › Lactospore
- › Lactobacilli acidophilus
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU by Foods Plus Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Foods Plus Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU contains several probiotic bacteria and pectin, and some of these ingredients do interact with medications.
The most serious concerns involve antibiotics: both Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are live organisms that antibiotics can kill, which may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness. You'll want to space out your antibiotic doses and this supplement by a few hours.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Pectin, the other active ingredient, can lower how well your body absorbs three types of heart and cholesterol drugs. It may reduce the absorption of lovastatin (a cholesterol medication), tetracycline antibiotics (which work differently than the broad-spectrum antibiotics mentioned above), and digoxin (a heart medication).
Again, separating doses by a few hours can help.
We were unable to check three of the probiotic ingredients in this blend—Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, and Lactospore—because we don't hold interaction data for them. Dahlulin PB is also not in our database.
Altogether, these interactions span 188 individual medications.
Use the medication checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU interact with 188 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend Citrus Pectin
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amikacin interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionCitrus PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Citrus Pectin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Aztreonam interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Benznidazole interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Citrus Pectin + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Capreomycin interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefamandole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefazolin interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefepime interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefixime interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefonicid interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacilli AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacilli Acidophilus + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU 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.
Probiotic Blend
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.
Citrus Pectin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU, from the product label.
Foods Plus
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- Foods Plus
- Street Address
- 10 Henderson Drive
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
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The Full Monographs Behind Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Pectin
Interacts with 23 drugsPectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...
Read the full Pectin monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Acidophilus 1 Billion CFU'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 33 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.
Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Pectin 11 references
- Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
- Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
- Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
- Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
- Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
- Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
- Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
- Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
- Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 →
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