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Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie 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

Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie is a dietary supplement by Align with 1 active ingredient. 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 Bifidobacterium longum longum 35624. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Bifidobacterium longum (a specific strain called 35624), a live probiotic bacteria meant to support digestive and overall health. The remaining ingredients are inactive — they're mostly sweeteners, thickeners, and flavorings that make the chewable tablet taste and feel right.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Bifidobacterium Longum's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive system support and regularity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Abdominal pain, Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Longum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Longum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Diarrhea, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

The evidence we hold rates Bifidobacterium longum as having insufficient reliable evidence for most of the conditions it's marketed for — including age-related cognitive decline, hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, anxiety, asthma, and athletic performance. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the clinical trial data aren't strong enough yet to confirm a real benefit.

If you're considering it for a specific reason, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the current evidence supports its use for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 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.

Bifidobacterium longum is generally well tolerated in healthy people. However, caution is needed if you're seriously ill or have a weakened immune system — in rare cases, the live organisms have caused serious bloodstream infections (bacteremia) in critically ill infants and adults.

Mild gastrointestinal side effects like abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating have been reported rarely, as has constipation. Limited safety data exist for breastfeeding, so check with your doctor before using it while nursing.

Pregnancy is rated possibly safe, but the data are limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — 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.

Antibiotic drugs are the main one to flag: taking them at the same time as this probiotic may reduce how well the probiotic works, so space out your doses. Use the medication checker on this page to see your exact antibiotic and get advice from your own doctor or pharmacist on timing.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Align Probiotic is for generally healthy people interested in digestive support, but it's not for anyone who's seriously ill or immune-compromised without their doctor's okay. The biggest thing to watch is timing it away from antibiotics.

Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any serious health conditions.

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 Nov 22, 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 Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie, straight from the product label.

Brand Align
Barcode (UPC) 037000961680
Net contents 24 Chewable Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 278085
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
24
UPC/BARCODE
037000961680
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Added Sugars1 Gram(s)1%
Total Sugars1 Gram(s)--
Bifidobacterium longum longum 3562410.5 mg--

Other ingredients: Sucrose, Fructose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Artificial flavor, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Caseinate, Propyl Gallate, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Gluten-free! No artificial sweeteners No artificial colors

24/7 digestive support

Naturally helps fortify your digestive system

24/7 digestive support With continued daily use.

24/7 Digestive support Chewables

Fortifies the digestive system with healthy bacteria 24/7

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For ages 6 years and above, chew one tablet per day.

Storage

For best results we recommend you store Align chewables below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in the original blister package.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Patents: www.pg.com/patents

General Statements

Developed by gastroenterologists #1 doctor recommended brand

Artificially flavored

Why use probiotics? Common issues such as diet, changes in routine, travel, and stress may disrupt your natural balance of good bacteria.

#1 doctor and #1 gastroenterologist recommended probiotic brand

Money Back Guarantee: Procter & Gamble stands behind our product. If you are not satisfied with Align, simply return the UPC code from this package and your original sales receipt within 60 days of purchase for a full refund in the form of a prepaid card. Visit AlignGI.com/Refund for details. Among gastroenterologists who recommend a brand of probiotic in ProVoice 2008-2018 surveys. Among doctors who recommend a brand of probiotic in ProVoice 2018 survey.

Questions? 1-800-208-0112 AlignProbiotics.com

Formula

Chewable Tablets

Great tasting chewables for adults and kids

Contains: Milk

Why use Align Probiotic Chewables? Contains the pure-strain probiotic, Bifidobacterium 35624

Great for adults and kids

Banana strawberry artificially flavored

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Contains: Milk

Warnings: Parental supervision is recommended for use of Align chewables by children. We recommend that you keep Align chewables out of the reach of children.

Tamper evident: Carton sealed for your protection. Do not use if capsule blister unit is open or torn.

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Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bifidobacterium longum longum 35624

Interacts with
182 drugs
10.5 mg per serving

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...

Bifidobacterium longum longum 35624 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sucrose, Fructose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Artificial flavor, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Caseinate, Propyl Gallate, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium longum longum 35624

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie 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.

Bifidobacterium longum longum 356241 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
Bifidobacterium longum longum 35624 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie, from the product label.

Align

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Name
Procter & Gamble
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
ZipCode
45202
Phone Number
1-800-208-0112
Web Address
www.pg.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align: Common Questions

Does Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie by Align interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie 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?
Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie 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.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
You can take both, but not at the same time — antibiotics may kill the live organisms in the probiotic. Space your doses several hours apart, and ask your doctor or pharmacist for the best timing for your specific antibiotic.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant?
Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, but the data are limited. Talk with your doctor before starting it to make sure it's right for you.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
Limited safety data exist for breastfeeding. Check with your doctor before using this product to get personalized advice.
What does this probiotic actually do?
The evidence we hold doesn't yet establish clear benefits for the conditions this product is marketed for — like digestive health, immunity, or cognitive decline. If you're considering it, ask your doctor whether it makes sense for your situation.
Are there any side effects?
In healthy people, it's generally well tolerated. Rarely, people have reported mild stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, or constipation. If you're seriously ill or immune-compromised, talk with your doctor first — serious bloodstream infections have occurred rarely in that group.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The inactive ingredients are mostly sweeteners (sucrose, fructose, maltodextrin), thickeners (microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch), and flavor enhancers. They make the chewable work and taste good, but they're not the active part of the supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

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

Align Probiotic Supplement Chewables Banana Strawberry Smoothie'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 21 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
  1. Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
  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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