Adult Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by UP4
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Adult 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
Adult is a dietary supplement by UP4 with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are B. longum, B. bifidum, L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Adult by UP4
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
- “A Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (56 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Bifidobacterium Longum.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- For scale: 182 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
- General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 24, 2013.
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 Adult, straight from the product label.
| Brand | UP4 |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 24, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 28828 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Adult by UP4, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| B. longum | 0 Not Present | -- |
| B. bifidum | 0 Not Present | -- |
| B. lactis | 0 Not Present | -- |
| A Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 56 mg | -- |
| L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1 | 0 Not Present | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Dextrin, Vegetable Cellulose, Fructooligosaccharide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Precautions
CAUTION: ~ Do not take if seal is broken
~ Keep out of reach of children
Seals/Symbols
~ As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or taking medication, consult your health practitioner before use
{crescent moon}M(R)
OK D
vitamin angels(R) PROUD SUPPORTER
Storage
Room temperature stable for two years. Refrigerate after opening.
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 any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For best results take 1 capsule per day before or during meals.
FDA Statement of Identity
PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT
General Statements
A HAPPIER INSIDE
15 BILLION CFU 2 MONTH SUPPLY ACID & BILE RESISTANT
SUPPORTS DIGESTIVE and IMMUNE HEALTH
~leading ~scientific ~healthy ~trusted UP4 learning more about the art, science and passion that goes into our products?
Laboratory tested to meet strict standards for potency and identity.
MADE IN USA
UP4 health. Our formulas are based on the researched and proven strains that promote the healthy bacteria in your body. With probiotics and your body in balance, the results are a happier inside.
UP4 trust. We stand on our legacy of quality. We’re dedicated to being a leader in the field and guarantee you will always get what is promised on our label. It’s what you’d expect from a company that’s all in for probiotics.
UP4 leading. We’ve been making probiotics in the USA since 1979. And it’s all we do, from creating the formulas and manufacturing to getting our products to you. For us, it’s a science, an art and definitely our passion.
UP4 science. Not all probiotic strains are created equal.
We add additional live cultures that can naturally withstand stomach acid and bile without the need for chemical coatings.
Laboratory tested to meet strict standards for potency and purity. Potency guaranteed at time of expiration.
Formula
PROBIOTICS with DDS-1
We start with exceptionally resilient, scientifically validated strains like Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS(R)-1 as a base for all of our formulas.
Formulation
NON-DAIRY NON-GMO GLUTEN FREE SOY FREE PRESERVATIVE FREE
VEGAN
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Adult by UP4 label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Adult by UP4
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
A Proprietary Probiotic Blend
- › B. longum
- › B. bifidum
- › B. lactis
- › L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Dextrin, Vegetable Cellulose, Fructooligosaccharide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Adult by UP4 Drug Interactions
Adult contains 4 ingredients, and 3 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 182 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
Want to check YOUR meds against Adult?
Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.
Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Adult interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Adult interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. B. longum B. bifidum L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1
RifaximinXifaxan
How Rifaximin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Rifaximin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Rifaximin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Rifaximin interactionSecnidazoleSolosec
How Secnidazole interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Secnidazole interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Secnidazole interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Secnidazole interactionSparfloxacinZagam
How Sparfloxacin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sparfloxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sparfloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sparfloxacin interactionSpectinomycinTrobicin
How Spectinomycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Spectinomycin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Spectinomycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Spectinomycin interactionStreptomycinStreptomycin
How Streptomycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Streptomycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Streptomycin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Streptomycin interactionSulbactam, DurlobactamXacduro
How Sulbactam, Durlobactam interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulbactam, Durlobactam interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulbactam, Durlobactam interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulbactam, Durlobactam interactionSulfadiazineSulfadiazine
How Sulfadiazine interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfadiazine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfadiazine interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfadiazine interactionSulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, SulfamethazineTerfonyl, Triple Sulfoid
How Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfadiazine, Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionSulfadiazine, TrimethoprimCoptin
How Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interactionSulfamerazine, SulfamethazineNeotrizine
How Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfamerazine, Sulfamethazine interactionSulfamethazoleProklar
How Sulfamethazole interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfamethazole interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfamethazole interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfamethazole interactionSulfamethizoleThiosulfil Forte
How Sulfamethizole interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfamethizole interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfamethizole interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfamethizole interactionSulfamethoxazoleGantanol
How Sulfamethoxazole interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfamethoxazole interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfamethoxazole interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfamethoxazole interactionSulfamethoxazole, TrimethoprimBactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Cotrim, Cotrim DS, Cotrimix +9 more
How Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionSulfapyridineSulfapyridine
How Sulfapyridine interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfapyridine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfapyridine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfapyridine interactionSulfisoxazoleGantrisin
How Sulfisoxazole interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Sulfisoxazole interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Sulfisoxazole interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Sulfisoxazole interactionTedizolid PhosphateSivextro
How Tedizolid Phosphate interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Tedizolid Phosphate interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Tedizolid Phosphate interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Tedizolid Phosphate interactionTelavancinVibativ
How Telavancin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Telavancin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Telavancin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Telavancin interactionTelithromycinKetek
How Telithromycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Telithromycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Telithromycin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Telithromycin interactionTemafloxacinOmniflox
How Temafloxacin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Temafloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Temafloxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Temafloxacin interactionTetracyclineAchromycin, Achromycin V, Nor-Tet, Robitet, Sumycin, Sumycin 250 +6 more
How Tetracycline interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Tetracycline interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Tetracycline interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Tetracycline interactionTicarcillinTicar
How Ticarcillin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ticarcillin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ticarcillin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Ticarcillin interactionTicarcillin , ClavulanateTimentin
How Ticarcillin , Clavulanate interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Ticarcillin , Clavulanate interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ticarcillin , Clavulanate interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ticarcillin , Clavulanate interactionTigecyclineTygacil
How Tigecycline interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Tigecycline interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Tigecycline interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Tigecycline interactionTobramycinBethkis, Kitabis PAK, Nebcin, Tobi Podhaler
How Tobramycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Tobramycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Tobramycin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Tobramycin interactionTrimethoprimProloprim, Trimpex
How Trimethoprim interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Trimethoprim interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Trimethoprim interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Trimethoprim interactionTroleandomycinTao
How Troleandomycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Troleandomycin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Troleandomycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Troleandomycin interactionTrovafloxacinTrovan, Trovan Injection
How Trovafloxacin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Trovafloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Trovafloxacin interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Trovafloxacin interactionVancomycinVancocin, Vancoled
How Vancomycin interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Vancomycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Vancomycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Vancomycin interactionVancomycin HydrochlorideFirvanq
How Vancomycin Hydrochloride interacts with Adult — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Vancomycin Hydrochloride interactionL. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus Dds(r)-1 + Vancomycin Hydrochloride interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Vancomycin Hydrochloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Adult 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.
B. longum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.
B. bifidum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.
L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1
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 Adult, from the product label.
UP4
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- UASLifeSciences The Probiotic Company(R)
- Street Address
- 555 N 72nd Avenue
- City
- Wausau
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54401
- Phone Number
- 715.849.3333
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Bifidobacterium Longum
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...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum 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 → 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...
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Adult's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 43 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 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
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →
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
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →
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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