Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Foods Plus
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin 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 Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin 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 Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin 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 blend contains 7 ingredients, of which we can identify the active ones as the probiotic bacteria themselves—Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus plantarum—plus citrus pectin. The probiotics are live organisms meant to support your gut health, while pectin is a soluble fiber from citrus that's included for digestive support.
The rest of the formula is made up of inactive ingredients: fillers, binders, and capsule materials like microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, and magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The probiotic strains in this blend show possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections. Lactobacillus acidophilus specifically has possibly effective evidence for antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, and bacterial vaginosis.
Citrus pectin is possibly effective for high cholesterol. For other uses listed—hay fever, anxiety, prediabetes, and radiation exposure—the evidence we hold is not established well enough to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The probiotics in this blend are generally well tolerated in healthy people, though those with weakened immune systems should check with their doctor first. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, and loose stools may occur with probiotic use, though these haven't been specifically reported from Bifidobacterium bifidum alone.
Pectin is generally well tolerated from food and typical supplement amounts; the most common side effects are diarrhea, gas, and mild cramping. Rare allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported in sensitive individuals.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check if you use digoxin (a heart medication), lovastatin or other cholesterol drugs, or tetracycline antibiotics—pectin can interfere with how your body absorbs these. If you're on any antibiotic, tell your pharmacist: you'll need to separate your antibiotic dose from this blend so the probiotics aren't killed before they work.
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 probiotic blend may help with IBS, certain infections, and cholesterol levels, and it's generally well tolerated in healthy adults. If you take heart medications, antibiotics, or cholesterol drugs, you'll need to check this with your pharmacist before starting—timing matters, and some absorption issues need to be managed.
Those with compromised immune systems should talk to their doctor 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 Apr 25, 2014.
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 Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Foods Plus |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 717284006559 |
| Net contents | 60 Caplet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 32339 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin by Foods Plus, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus casei | 0 NP | -- |
| Citrus Pectin | 100 mg | -- |
| Dahlulin PB(TM) | 20 mg | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactospore | 0 NP | -- |
| BT 1386(TM) Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 caplet daily after meals as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.
General Statements
FP #655
Helps Support Intestinal & Immune Health
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Contains Milk.
Storage
Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F).
Formulation
NO SUGAR, STARCH, WHEAT, SOY, ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS OR PRESERVATIVES
GLUTEN FREE
Seals/Symbols
Since 1962 Foods Plus(TM) Health Products
Formula
Contains Milk.
Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend with Pectin
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.
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Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin by Foods Plus label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin by Foods Plus
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Caplet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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(TM)
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 casei
- › Lactospore
- › BT 1386(TM) Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Lactobacillus plantarum
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin by Foods Plus Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin by Foods Plus contains ingredients that interact with a number of medications.
The most serious concerns involve pectin, which can reduce how well your body absorbs certain heart and cholesterol medications. Pectin may lower the absorption of digoxin (a heart medication) by a significant amount, potentially making it less effective at controlling your heartbeat.
It can also reduce the absorption of lovastatin and tetracycline antibiotics in a similar way.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus—two of the live probiotic strains in this blend—may be killed by antibiotics if you take them at the same time, which means the probiotics won't work as intended. The solution here is simple: space out your antibiotic and probiotic doses.
We could not check three other ingredients in this product: Lactobacillus casei, Dahlulin PB, and Lactospore. Altogether, these interactions span 188 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin interact with 188 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend Citrus Pectin
CefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefotetan interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefoxitin interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefprozil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ceftazidime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ceftibuten interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ceftizoxime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ceftriaxone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefuroxime interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cephalexin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cephapirin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cephradine interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cephradine interactionChloramphenicolChloromycetin, Chloromycetin Injection, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic
How Chloramphenicol interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Chloramphenicol interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Chloramphenicol interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Chlortetracycline interactionCitrus PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Citrus Pectin + Chlortetracycline interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cinoxacin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ciprofloxacin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ciprofloxacin interactionClarithromycinBiaxin, Biaxin XL
How Clarithromycin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Clarithromycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Clarithromycin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Clinafloxacin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Clinafloxacin interactionClindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T Gel, ClindaMax, Clindesse, Dalacin C
How Clindamycin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Clindamycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Clindamycin interactionClofazimineLamprene
How Clofazimine interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Clofazimine interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Clofazimine interactionCloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Colistimethate interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Colistimethate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cyclacillin interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cyclacillin interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cycloserine interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cycloserine interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Dapsone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Daptomycin interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Daptomycin interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — 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 + Demeclocycline interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Demeclocycline interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Demeclocycline interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionBt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Bt 1386(tm) Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin 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 Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin, from the product label.
Foods Plus
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- Foods Plus(TM)
- Street Address
- 6 Henderson Drive
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
- New Jersey
- ZipCode
- 07006
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The Full Monographs Behind Acidophilus Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin’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 Pro-Biotic Blend With Pectin'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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