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Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Multi Flora Probiotics

Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 is a dietary supplement by Multi Flora Probiotics with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1, L. longum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics

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 1 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Total Cultures” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (50,000,000,000 CFU) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 8 active ingredients — five different Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, plus a proprietary probiotic blend. The main ones we have data on are Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium longum, both live microorganisms intended to support gut health.

The other inactive ingredients are rice dextrin, vegetable cellulose, fructooligosaccharide, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — these are fillers and capsule materials to hold everything together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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
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: supports digestive and immune health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic, Common cold, Constipation — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Bacterial vaginosis, Helicobacter pylori, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Radiation-induced diarrhea.

The evidence for what this product actually does is mixed and limited. Lactobacillus acidophilus shows possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis — but for most other conditions, we either don't have reliable evidence or the ingredient appears ineffective.

Bifidobacterium longum has insufficient evidence for the conditions we looked at — meaning we don't know yet whether it works for allergies, anxiety, asthma, cognitive decline, or athletic performance. Talk to your pharmacist about what you're actually hoping this will do for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Longum

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can happen when combined with other probiotics. There's also a rare but documented risk of serious infection (bacteremia, sepsis, abscess) in certain vulnerable patients — this is very uncommon but something to know about.

Bifidobacterium longum is similarly well tolerated in healthy people but requires caution if you're seriously ill or immune-compromised, since rare cases of infection have been reported, especially in critically ill infants. For pregnancy, Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly safe, but Bifidobacterium longum's pregnancy safety isn't rated in our data — talk with your doctor.

Limited safety data exist for B. longum while breastfeeding, so check with your healthcare provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Longum

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, 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.

Before you start, check whether you take antibiotic drugs — spacing matters here since antibiotics can reduce how well this probiotic works. Use the medication checker below to run through your full list of prescriptions.

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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 probiotic is intended for people looking to support their digestive health with live bacteria, and it's generally well tolerated by healthy adults. If you take antibiotics, you'll need to separate them from this supplement by several hours so the antibiotic doesn't kill off the probiotic organisms.

If you're seriously ill, immune-compromised, or pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 8 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1, straight from the product label.

Brand Multi Flora Probiotics
Net contents 60 Veg Cap(s); 50000000000 CFU
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 24, 2013
DSLD ID 28814
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
L. plantarum0 Not Present--
B. lactis0 Not Present--
Total Cultures50000000000 CFU--
L. salivarius0 Not Present--
A Proprietary Probiotic Blend162 mg--
L. acidophilus DDS(R)-10 Not Present--
B. lactis HN0190 Not Present--
L. bifidum0 Not Present--
L. longum0 Not Present--

Other ingredients: Rice Dextrin, Vegetable Cellulose, Fructooligosaccharide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

supports digestive & immune health

Laboratory tested to meet strict standards for potency and identity.

{image}Purely Probiotics Founded in 1979, UAS LifeSciences has delivered the highest quality, science-backed probiotics to health conscious consumers for more than thirty years. Today, UAS LifeSciences remains dedicated to producing only probiotics and is fully integrated to include formulation, testing, blending, packaging and shipping at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements for the highest quality probiotics. Our staff includes some of the most experienced scientists in the industry and we regularly participate in clinical studies. Probiotics are not just another product for us, it is all we do, it is all we’ve ever done. UAS LifeSciences is, and always will be, PURELY PROBIOTICS.

This strain is a core component of all Multi-Flora formulations. When combined with other well-tested probiotic strains, the result is a formula that is perfectly designed to maximize the benefits for each individual.

{image} Strain Selection Not all probiotic strains are created equal.

When it comes to probiotics, it's not about the number of strains, it's about selecting the right strains in the first place.

Naturally Acid & Bile Resistant {image} Compatibility with gut microbes is important for probiotics.

Live cultures that can naturally withstand stomach acid and bile without the need for chemical coatings are an integral part of all blends.

{image} Perfecting Probiotics Probiotics must be alive to provide benefits. A combination of science and art is needed to select and manufacture probiotics that remain viable throughout processing and distribution. 30 years of experience has resulted in manufacturing expertise that gives you the top-quality products you can trust.

FDA Statement of Identity

PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT

Formulation

NON-DAIRY NON-GMO GLUTEN FREE SOY FREE PRESERVATIVE FREE

VEGAN

Multi-Flora uses tested probiotic strains that thrive in the gut and are non-GMO, non-dairy, gluten free, soy free, corn free, preservative free and vegan.

Multi-Flora uses tested probiotic strains that thrive in the gut and are non-GMO, non-dairy, gluten free, soy free, corn free, preservative free and vegan.

Brand IP Statement(s)

DIRECTIONS: For best results take 1 capsule per day before or during meals.

The DDS-1 Difference {image} Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS(R)-1, the trademarked superstrain of UAS LifeSciences, has been the subject of numerous studies on probiotic stability, intestinal compatibility and health benefits.

Precautions

CAUTION: ~ Do not take if seal is broken

~ Keep out of reach of children

~ As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or taking medication, consult your health practitioner before use

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.

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Formula

Multi-Flora is formulated with exceptionally resilient, scientifically-validated strains like Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS(R)-1.

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Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics label

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Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics

These are the 8 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.

Total Cultures

50000000000 CFU per serving

A Proprietary Probiotic Blend

162 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Dextrin, Vegetable Cellulose, Fructooligosaccharide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1 182
L. longum 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 8 ingredients in Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1 L. longum

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 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.

L. acidophilus DDS(R)-11 drug type · 182 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
L. acidophilus DDS(R)-1 full monograph & interactions

L. longum1 drug type · 182 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
L. longum full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1, from the product label.

Multi Flora Probiotics

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Name
UASLifeSciences The Probiotic Company
Street Address
555 N 72nd Avenue
City
Wausau
State
WI
ZipCode
54401
Phone Number
715.849.3333
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics: Common Questions

Does Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 by Multi Flora Probiotics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 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 Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1 contains 8 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this probiotic while I'm on antibiotics?
You can, but you need to space them out. Since antibiotics can kill off the live bacteria in this supplement, don't take them at the same time. Your pharmacist can tell you how many hours apart to take them — usually several hours is enough.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people don't have issues, but you might notice bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, or loose stool when you first start, especially since this is a multi-strain probiotic. These are usually mild and uncommon. Very rarely, people have reported rash or itching, though it's unclear if that was from the probiotic itself.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The Lactobacillus acidophilus in here is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, but we don't have a pregnancy rating for Bifidobacterium longum. For breastfeeding, safety data are limited for B. longum specifically. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Does this actually work for IBS or digestive issues?
The Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, which means there's some evidence but it's not proven. For the other strains, we don't have reliable evidence yet about whether they work for most conditions.
What exactly are these bacteria doing in my gut?
This product contains live beneficial bacteria — Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains — that are thought to support digestive and gut health. The specific roles vary by strain, but they're meant to be part of your natural gut flora.

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The Full Monographs Behind Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus 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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Bifidobacterium Longum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium 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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Adult Ultra Probiotics With DDS-1'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 36 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
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  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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 →

Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
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  2. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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 →

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