Bifidus Balance Plus FOS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bifidus Balance Plus FOS 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
Bifidus Balance Plus FOS is a dietary supplement by Jarrow Formulas with 2 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 Probiotic Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bifidus Balance Plus FOS by Jarrow Formulas
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 1 of its 5 active ingredients.
- “Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down 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 — Bifidobacterium Breve, 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 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2021.
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 Bifidus Balance Plus FOS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Jarrow Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 790011030102 |
| Net contents | 100 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 243104 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bifidus Balance Plus FOS by Jarrow Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inulin-FOS | 210 mg | -- |
| B. lactis BI-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. longum BB536 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. breve BR03 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. bifidum BB01 | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Phosphate, Vitamin C, Capsule
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Usage: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times per day with water and a meal. For infants and children, open capsules and mix contents with water, unheated liquids such as fruit juices, or foods. Or take as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
Formula
Bifidus Balance + FOS promotes healthy intestinal microfloral balance by providing four species of the genus Bifidobacterium. Bifidobacteria are the predominant, beneficial bacteria residing in the colon. FOS is a natural prebiotic fiber that enhances the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria.
Minimum 5 billion viable cells at time of consumption, under recommended storage conditions and within best used before date.
Probiotic + Prebiotic 5 billion live bacteria guaranteed With clinically documented strains
Formulation
Note: Color of product naturally varies from white to tan.
Suitable for vegetarians.
No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, or peanuts/tree nuts. Non GMO Certified by NSF www.nsfnongmo.org
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Keep refrigerated.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Veggie Veggie caps
Non GMO Certified by NSF www.nsfnongmo.org
General Statements
33+ years probiotic pioneer since 1986
FDA Statement of Identity
Probiotic Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
2020 Jarrow Formulas
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Bifidus Balance Plus FOS by Jarrow Formulas label
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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 Bifidus Balance Plus FOS by Jarrow Formulas
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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.
Inulin-FOS
Probiotic Blend
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
Probiotic Blend monograph & interactions- › B. lactis BI-04
- › B. longum BB536
- › B. breve BR03
- › B. bifidum BB01
Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Phosphate, Vitamin C, Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bifidus Balance Plus FOS by Jarrow Formulas Drug Interactions
Bifidus Balance Plus FOS contains 2 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 182 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bifidus Balance Plus FOS interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Bifidus Balance Plus FOS interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend
Lefamulin AcetateXenleta
How Lefamulin Acetate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Lefamulin Acetate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Lefamulin Acetate interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Lefamulin Acetate interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Lefamulin Acetate interactionLevofloxacinLeva-pak, Levaquin, Levaquin Injection
How Levofloxacin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Levofloxacin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Levofloxacin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Levofloxacin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Levofloxacin interactionLevofloxacin (ophthalmic)Levofloxacin
How Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Levofloxacin (ophthalmic) interactionLincomycin HclLincocin, Lincorex
How Lincomycin Hcl interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Lincomycin Hcl interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Lincomycin Hcl interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Lincomycin Hcl interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Lincomycin Hcl interactionLinezolidZyvox, Zyvox Injection
How Linezolid interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Linezolid interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Linezolid interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Linezolid interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Linezolid interactionLomefloxacinMaxaquin
How Lomefloxacin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Lomefloxacin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Lomefloxacin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Lomefloxacin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Lomefloxacin interactionLoracarbefLorabid
How Loracarbef interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Loracarbef interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Loracarbef interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Loracarbef interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Loracarbef interactionMeropenemMerrem IV
How Meropenem interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Meropenem interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Meropenem interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Meropenem interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Meropenem interactionMeropenem, VaborbactamVabomere
How Meropenem, Vaborbactam interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Meropenem, Vaborbactam interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Meropenem, Vaborbactam interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Meropenem, Vaborbactam interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Meropenem, Vaborbactam interactionMethacyclineRondomycin
How Methacycline interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methacycline interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methacycline interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methacycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methacycline interactionMethenamine HippurateHiprex, Urex
How Methenamine Hippurate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine Hippurate interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine Hippurate interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine Hippurate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine Hippurate interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine Mandelate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine Mandelate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine Mandelate interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid PhosphateThiacide
How Methenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid Phosphate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid Phosphate interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid Phosphate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid Phosphate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine Mandelate, Potassium Acid Phosphate interactionMethenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid PhosphateUroquid-Acid No. 2
How Methenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid Phosphate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid Phosphate interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid Phosphate interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid Phosphate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine Mandelate, Sodium Acid Phosphate interactionMethenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene BlueProsed DS
How Methenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue interactionMethenamine, Sodium BiphosphateUro-Phosphate
How Methenamine, Sodium Biphosphate interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Methenamine, Sodium Biphosphate interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Methenamine, Sodium Biphosphate interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Methenamine, Sodium Biphosphate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Methenamine, Sodium Biphosphate interactionMetronidazoleAnabact, Flagyl, Flagyl IV, Flagyl IV RTU, Likmez, Metro IV +12 more
How Metronidazole interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Metronidazole interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Metronidazole interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Metronidazole interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Metronidazole interactionMetronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate PotassiumPylera
How Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interactionMezlocillinMezlin
How Mezlocillin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Mezlocillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Mezlocillin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Mezlocillin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Mezlocillin interactionMinocyclineAcnamino MR, Aknemin, Amzeeq, Arestin Miscrosperes, Dynacin, Minocin +6 more
How Minocycline interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Minocycline interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Minocycline interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Minocycline interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Minocycline interactionMinocycline HydrochlorideMinolira, Ximino
How Minocycline Hydrochloride interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Minocycline Hydrochloride interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Minocycline Hydrochloride interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Minocycline Hydrochloride interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Minocycline Hydrochloride interactionMoxifloxacinAvelox
How Moxifloxacin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Moxifloxacin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Moxifloxacin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Moxifloxacin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Moxifloxacin interactionNafcillinNallpen
How Nafcillin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Nafcillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Nafcillin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Nafcillin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Nafcillin interactionNafcillin SodiumUnipen
How Nafcillin Sodium interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Nafcillin Sodium interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Nafcillin Sodium interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Nafcillin Sodium interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Nafcillin Sodium interactionNalidixic AcidNegGram
How Nalidixic Acid interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Nalidixic Acid interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Nalidixic Acid interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Nalidixic Acid interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Nalidixic Acid interactionNeomycinMycifradin, Myciguent, Neo-Fradin
How Neomycin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Neomycin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Neomycin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Neomycin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Neomycin interactionNetilmicinNetromycin
How Netilmicin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Netilmicin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Netilmicin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Netilmicin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Netilmicin interactionNitrofurantoinFuradantin, Furatoin, Macrobid, Macrodantin
How Nitrofurantoin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Nitrofurantoin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Nitrofurantoin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Nitrofurantoin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Nitrofurantoin interactionNorfloxacinNorflox, Noroxin
How Norfloxacin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Norfloxacin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Norfloxacin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Norfloxacin interactionB. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Norfloxacin interactionOfloxacinFloxin, Floxin Injection, Floxin Otic, Oflox
How Ofloxacin interacts with Bifidus Balance Plus FOS — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb536 + Ofloxacin interactionB. Breve Br03Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve Br03 + Ofloxacin interactionB. Bifidum Bb01Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum Bb01 + Ofloxacin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ofloxacin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bifidus Balance Plus FOS 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.
Probiotic Blend
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 Bifidus Balance Plus FOS, from the product label.
Jarrow Formulas
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- Jarrow Formulas Superior Nutrition and Formulation
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90035-4317
- Phone Number
- (866) 459-4154
- Web Address
- www.jarrow.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Bifidus Balance Plus FOS’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus 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...
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium 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 Breve
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium breve is a 'friendly' gut bacterium taken as a probiotic, most often to support digestion and balance the gut microbiome. Some studies suggest possible benefits for certain d...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve 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 →Sources & How We Checked
Bifidus Balance Plus FOS'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 52 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 Breve 9 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
- 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.
- Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
- Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. 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
- Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
- Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
- Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve 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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