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Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CVS Health

Gummy Or Jelly Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry is a dietary supplement by CVS Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

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

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: Bacillus coagulans, a live probiotic bacterium intended to support digestive health. The gummies also contain several inactive ingredients — sugar, glucose syrup, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavor, added color, fractionated coconut oil, and corn starch — that give the gummies their taste, texture, and shelf stability.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

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

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive balance and immune system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, and more.

The evidence for Bacillus coagulans is mixed and depends on what you're taking it for. It's rated possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), meaning some studies suggest benefit, but the data isn't yet strong enough to call it proven.

For antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and fatty liver disease, we don't have reliable evidence one way or the other in our current data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the quality and contents of probiotic products can vary between brands and batches. The main safety concern is rare but serious: live probiotic organisms have been linked to bloodstream infections (bacteremia) and blood poisoning (sepsis), mostly in people with central lines, severe illness, weakened immune systems, or premature infants.

Healthy people with working immune systems face a much lower risk. The product facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans.
  • 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.

Antibiotics are the main medications to double-check before starting this product. Taking them at the same time as the probiotic may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness, so space the doses a few hours apart.

Use the medication checker below to look up your exact antibiotic or any other prescription you're on.

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The bottom line

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

This is a single-ingredient probiotic gummy that may help with constipation or IBS symptoms. If you take antibiotics, time them several hours apart from this product.

If you have a weakened immune system, a central line, or severe illness, check with your doctor first — the risk is low in healthy people, but it's real in that group. Your pharmacist can help you figure out the best timing with any medications you're on.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry, straight from the product label.

Brand CVS Health
Barcode (UPC) 050428543917
Net contents 50 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 278521
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy(ies)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy(ies)
Servings per container
25
UPC/BARCODE
050428543917
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrate4 Gram(s)1%
Bacillus coagulans0 NP--
Sugars3 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural flavor, color added, fractionated Coconut Oil, Containing one or more of the following:, Corn Starch

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Label statements
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Formula

2 billion CFU per serving

Strawberry natural fruit flavors with other natural flavors

Colors from natural sources

Formulation

Promotes a healthy digestive balance

CVS Health Adult Probiotic Gummies promote digestive balance with 2 billion CFU per serving. In addition to digestive health benefits, our probiotic formula may help promote immune system and overall wellness, all in a convenient and fun-to-eat gummy.

Made in Canada of domestic and imported ingredients. For export only.

No preservatives Free from wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts

Gummy colors may change over time due to natural colors. This does not alter the potency of the product. Any clouding of clear bottle is normal.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults take 2 gummies per day; chew completely before swallowing.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2016 CVS/pharmacy

General Statements

CVS Quality Money back guarantee

Precautions

Sealed for your protection. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Consult a physician if you are taking any prescription medications.

Keep out of reach of children

Storage

Store tightly closed; in the dark; dry and cool (between 45 - 75 degrees F)

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Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bacillus coagulans

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural flavor, Color added, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Containing one or more of the following:, Corn Starch. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry 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.

Bacillus coagulans1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry, from the product label.

CVS Health

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Name
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Street Address
One CVS Drive
City
Woonsocket
State
RI
ZipCode
02895
Phone Number
1-800-746 7287
Web Address
CVS.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health: Common Questions

Does Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry by CVS Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this actually help my constipation or IBS?
Bacillus coagulans is rated possibly effective for both constipation and IBS, which means some evidence suggests it may help, but it's not proven yet. Results vary from person to person, so it's worth a try — but if you don't see improvement after a few weeks, talk to your doctor about other options.
I take antibiotics. Can I use this at the same time?
No — antibiotics can kill off the live organisms in the gummies and make the probiotic less effective. Space them out by a few hours if you can. Ask your pharmacist about the exact timing for your specific antibiotic.
What's in these gummies besides the probiotic?
The gummies contain sugar, glucose syrup, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavor, added color, fractionated coconut oil, and corn starch. These are all inactive ingredients that give the gummies their taste and texture.
Are there any side effects?
Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated. Serious side effects like bloodstream infection are very rare and almost only happen in people who are severely ill or have a weakened immune system — not in otherwise healthy people. If you have concerns, your doctor or pharmacist can advise you.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The product facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for this ingredient, so there isn't enough information to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice about whether it's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Adult Probiotic Gummies Strawberry'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 20 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.

Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
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  8. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
  9. De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
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  15. Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
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  18. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
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