Acidophilus & Bifidus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acidophilus & Bifidus 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 & Bifidus is a dietary supplement by Lake Avenue Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. 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 Probiotic Bacteria Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition
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 product contains 3 active ingredients: two individual probiotic bacteria strains — Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum — plus a proprietary Probiotic Bacteria Blend. These are live microorganisms intended to support digestive health.
The remaining ingredients are inactive — microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide — which serve as fillers and capsule materials.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for Lactobacillus acidophilus is strongest for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis — all rated possibly effective based on available studies. For Bifidobacterium longum, the data we hold don't establish effectiveness for the conditions listed; the evidence is rated insufficient to make a clear call.
The two strains are often used together in probiotics, but how well they work depends on your specific health concern — talk to your pharmacist about what the research actually supports for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Bifidobacterium longum is also generally well tolerated in healthy people, though caution is advised if you're seriously ill or have a weakened immune system.
Mild gastrointestinal side effects — such as bloating, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea — can occur with probiotics, though these are uncommon. Rare but serious adverse events (bloodstream infection, sepsis) have been reported in very ill or immune-compromised patients; most of these involve bacteria that were already present in the body rather than from the supplement itself.
If you're critically ill or have a compromised immune system, check with your doctor before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antibiotic drugs, check with your pharmacist before starting this product — both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum can lose effectiveness if you take them at the same time as antibiotics. Your pharmacist can help you space the doses.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This probiotic combination may help with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, and a few other digestive concerns if Lactobacillus acidophilus is involved. The key thing to know is that antibiotics can kill the live organisms in this product, so you'll need to time them apart.
If you're healthy, these strains are generally well tolerated — but if you're seriously ill or immune-compromised, talk to your doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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 & Bifidus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Lake Avenue Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 898220014125 |
| Net contents | 60 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299319 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Bacteria Blend | 69 mg | -- |
| Bifidobacterium longum | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.
Formulation
Formulated without: Gluten, GMOs or soy
Supports intestinal flora and digestive health
Not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Consult with a licensed physician, pharmacist, naturopath or other qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.
Do not eat freshness packet, keep in bottle.
Not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. Produced in an FDA-registered, third-party audited, and cGMP-compliant facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat, light, and moisture. May be stored at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening to maintain potency.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent and disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Lake Avenue Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC
Formula
Acidophilus & Bifidus 8 Billion CFU
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Probiotic Bacteria 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 Bacteria Blend monograph & interactions- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- › Bifidobacterium longum
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition contains two active probiotic bacteria — Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum — that both interact with antibiotic drugs.
Since these products contain live, active organisms, taking them at the same time as antibiotics might kill a significant number of those organisms and reduce the supplement's effectiveness. This is a Moderate-severity interaction for both ingredients.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We could not check Bifidobacterium animalis lactis for interactions — no data are on file for it — so there may be additional interactions we're unable to report. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
If you take antibiotics, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about timing: they can help you space out when you take the antibiotic and this supplement so one doesn't interfere with the other. Use the medication checker on this page to look up any drugs you're currently taking.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acidophilus & Bifidus interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Acidophilus & Bifidus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Bacteria Blend
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amikacin interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + 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 & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Aztreonam interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Benznidazole interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Capreomycin interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefamandole interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefazolin interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefepime interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefixime interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefonicid interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Acidophilus & Bifidus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Cefotaxime interactionProbiotic Bacteria BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bacteria Blend + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Acidophilus & Bifidus with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Probiotic Bacteria 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Acidophilus & Bifidus, from the product label.
Lake Avenue Nutrition
See all Lake Avenue Nutrition products- Name
- Madre Labs, LLC
- Street Address
- 301 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 500
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91101
- Web Address
- lakeavenuenutrition.com
Acidophilus & Bifidus by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Acidophilus & Bifidus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus 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...
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Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...
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Acidophilus & Bifidus'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 36 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
- 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.
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Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
- Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
- Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
- 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
- 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
- Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
- Pillai A, Tan J, Paquette V, Panczuk J. Does probiotic bacteremia in premature infants impact clinically relevant outcomes? A case report and updated review of literature. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020;39:255-259. PubMed
- Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
- Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
- Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
- Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
- Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
- Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
- Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
- Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
- Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed
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