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Advanced Probiotic Gummies Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Gummy Or Jelly Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Advanced Probiotic Gummies 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

Advanced Probiotic Gummies is a dietary supplement by Meijer 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.

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Check Your Meds Against Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer

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 has one active ingredient: Bacillus coagulans, a live probiotic organism. The gummies also contain several inactive ingredients — glucose syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, citric acid, lactic acid, natural flavors, radish extract, turmeric, and caramel color — that make up the gummy base.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Bacillus Coagulans's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Bacillus Coagulans for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Constipation — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For other uses — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer prevention, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established enough yet for us to rate it one way or the other.

Talk with your doctor about whether this probiotic fits what you're looking to address.

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 safety data vary depending on the product. The main concern is that live probiotics can, in rare cases, cause infection in people who are severely ill, immunocompromised, or have central lines or catheters — and in preterm infants.

Healthy people with normal immune systems appear to be at very low risk. The safety data overall is limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have any health concerns or a weakened immune system.

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 medication type to double-check before you start. Because the antibiotic can kill the live organisms in the probiotic, you'll want to space them apart — ask your pharmacist how far apart to take them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're looking to address constipation or IBS symptoms and you're generally healthy, this probiotic may be worth a try. If you're on antibiotics, separate the timing — don't take them together.

If you're severely ill, immunocompromised, or have an indwelling catheter, check with your doctor first. Your pharmacist can help you time it right.

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 Aug 23, 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 Advanced Probiotic Gummies, straight from the product label.

Brand Meijer
Barcode (UPC) 708820275478
Net contents 60 Assorted Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2022
DSLD ID 271704
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer, 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 Gummie(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gummie(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
708820275478
IngredientAmount% DV
Added Sugars4 Gram(s)8%
Calories20 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrate5 Gram(s)2%
Total Sugars4 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Radish extract, Turmeric, Caramel color

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults and children 4 years & up: Chew two gummies per day.

Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children. Not for children under 2 years of age due to risk of choking.

If pregnant or taking prescribed medication, consult your physician before using this product.

Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect in children. Always consult your pediatrician before giving your child dietary supplements.

Take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture.

Brand IP Statement(s)

This product is not manufactured or distributed by Schiff Nutrition Group, owner of the registered trademark Digestive Advantage.

General Statements

Compare to the Probiotic Ingredient in Schiff Digestive Advantage Probiotic Gummies

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Contains Bacillus Coagulans

500 million viable cells per adult serving of 2 gummies Made with natural flavors

Formulation

Helps support long-term digestive health

Daily probiotic easy-to-take gummies

Made in Spain

Does not contain gluten, peanuts, artificial colors or flavors.

GF Gluten free

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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Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer label

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Advanced Probiotic Gummies label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer

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

Serving size2 Gummie(s) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container30 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: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Radish extract, Turmeric, Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bacillus coagulans 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Advanced Probiotic Gummies interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Advanced Probiotic Gummies interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Advanced Probiotic Gummies 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
Bacillus coagulans full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Meijer

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Name
Meijer Distribution, Inc.
City
Grand Rapids
State
MI
ZipCode
49544
Phone Number
1-617-848-4560
Web Address
www.meijer.com
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Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer: Common Questions

Does Advanced Probiotic Gummies by Meijer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Advanced Probiotic Gummies 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?
Advanced Probiotic Gummies 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.
I'm on an antibiotic. Can I take these gummies at the same time?
No — the antibiotic will kill the live organisms in the probiotic, so it won't work as intended. Ask your pharmacist how many hours apart to space them. Usually that means taking one in the morning and one in the evening, but it depends on your specific antibiotic.
Does this probiotic actually work for diarrhea?
The evidence isn't reliable enough yet for us to say whether it helps with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. It is possibly effective for constipation and IBS though, so it may help depending on what you're dealing with.
Are these gummies safe if I'm immunocompromised or severely ill?
The data shows a rare risk of serious infection from live probiotics in people with weakened immune systems or serious illness. Talk with your doctor before starting — they know your health situation best and can advise you.
What exactly is Bacillus coagulans?
It's a live probiotic organism — a type of beneficial bacteria that lives in your gut. Because it's live and active, it works best when antibiotics aren't killing it off at the same time.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on file to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice based on your situation.
Are there any fillers or just the probiotic?
The gummies contain inactive ingredients like gelatin, sugar, glucose syrup, citric acid, and some natural flavors and extracts to make them taste and work as a gummy. Those are typical for this form.

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The Full Monographs Behind Advanced Probiotic Gummies’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bacillus Coagulans

Interacts with 182 drugs

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

Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Advanced Probiotic Gummies'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
  1. Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
  2. Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
  3. Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
  4. Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  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
  10. Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
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  12. Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
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  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  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.
  16. Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
  17. 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
  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
  19. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  20. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed

See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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