Bifidus Power Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Body Ecology
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bifidus Power Blend 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 Power Blend is a dietary supplement by Body Ecology with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, infant colic and gut support, 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 B. breve, B. longum, B. bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Bifidus Power Blend contains 4 active ingredients: three named Bifidobacterium species (B. breve, B. longum, and B. bifidum) plus B. longum infantis. These are all live-culture probiotics—beneficial bacteria meant to support your gut flora.
The product has no inactive fillers listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence backing these ingredients is mixed and often limited. B. bifidum shows possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections.
B. breve and B. longum have insufficient reliable evidence for most conditions we checked—including hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, cognitive decline, and anxiety. For many uses people might consider probiotics for, the research just isn't there yet in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
These Bifidobacterium species are generally well tolerated in healthy people, but the safety data are limited. You should use caution if you're seriously ill or have a weakened immune system—there are rare reports of bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) linked to Bifidobacterium use in critically ill infants and adults.
Minor gastrointestinal effects like bloating, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort have been reported with probiotic use, though not consistently tied to one species. Check with your doctor before use, especially if you're immunocompromised.
For B. longum, the facts note it's possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, but for B. breve and B. bifidum, we don't have enough data on file to say either way—talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs are the key medication type to double-check before starting Bifidus Power Blend. Because these probiotics contain live organisms, antibiotics taken at the same time can reduce their effectiveness.
Make sure to ask your pharmacist about the right timing for separating them.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bifidus Power Blend is a multi-species probiotic powder best suited for people in good general health who want to support their gut flora. If you're on antibiotics, are seriously ill, or have a weakened immune system, check with your doctor first.
Most importantly, don't take this at the same time as an antibiotic—space them apart so the antibiotic doesn't kill off the live organisms in the blend.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.
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 Power Blend, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Body Ecology |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 758000100304 |
| Net contents | 1.05 Ounce(s); 30 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 304384 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 600 mg | -- |
| B. breve | 0 NP | -- |
| B. longum | 0 NP | -- |
| B. bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| B. longum infantis | 0 NP | -- |
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Formula
Body Ecology Bifidus Power Blend contains the bacteria present in the colon of a healthy breast-fed newborn. Research shows that Bifidus strains may help reduce anxiety, improve constipation, support immunity, degrade oxalates, and reduce inflammation.
Powder 75 Billion microbiota per serving
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended usage: Mix one large scoop (tad scoop) for adults - or one small scoop (smidgen scoop) for children - in water and take on an empty stomach or 1-2 hours before or after a meal, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Storage
Refrigerate to retain highest potency. Store measuring spoons in a dry area to avoid moisture.
Precautions
Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Formulation
Gluten free
Does not contain: Dairy, sugar, gluten, soy, casein, yeast, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, FOS, or any GMO.
May help gently relieve constipation and diarrhea
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.6 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container47 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.
Proprietary Probiotic Blend
- › B. breve
- › B. longum
- › B. bifidum
- › B. longum infantis
Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bifidus Power Blend by Body Ecology contains three Bifidobacterium species with documented interactions.
The most serious concern is with antibiotic drugs (Moderate severity). Since these are live-organism probiotics, taking them at the same time as antibiotics can allow the antibiotics to kill off a significant portion of the probiotic organisms, reducing the blend's effectiveness.
You'll want to space out your antibiotic and this product — ask your pharmacist or doctor for the right timing.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
All three checked ingredients—B. breve, B. longum, and B. bifidum—share the same antibiotic interaction. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
We could not check B. longum infantis, the fourth ingredient in this blend, because we hold no interaction data for it.
Before you start Bifidus Power Blend, run any antibiotics or other prescription medications through the checker on this page to see if there's anything else you need to know.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bifidus Power Blend interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Bifidus Power Blend interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. B. breve B. longum B. bifidum
CefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefotetan interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cefotetan interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefoxitin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefoxitin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefprozil interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cefprozil interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ceftazidime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftazidime interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftibuten interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ceftibuten interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ceftizoxime interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftizoxime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftriaxone interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftriaxone interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cefuroxime interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefuroxime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephalexin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cephalexin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cephapirin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephapirin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cephradine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephradine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephradine interactionChloramphenicolChloromycetin, Chloromycetin Injection, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic
How Chloramphenicol interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Chloramphenicol interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Chloramphenicol interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Chloramphenicol interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Chlortetracycline interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Chlortetracycline interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cinoxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cinoxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ciprofloxacin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Ciprofloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ciprofloxacin interactionClarithromycinBiaxin, Biaxin XL
How Clarithromycin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Clarithromycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clarithromycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clarithromycin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clinafloxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clinafloxacin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Clinafloxacin interactionClindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T Gel, ClindaMax, Clindesse, Dalacin C
How Clindamycin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Clindamycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clindamycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clindamycin interactionClofazimineLamprene
How Clofazimine interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clofazimine interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Clofazimine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clofazimine interactionCloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Colistimethate interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Colistimethate interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Colistimethate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cyclacillin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cyclacillin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cyclacillin interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Cycloserine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cycloserine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cycloserine interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Dapsone interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dapsone interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Daptomycin interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Daptomycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Daptomycin interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Demeclocycline interactionB. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Demeclocycline interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Demeclocycline interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with Bifidus Power Blend — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Breve + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
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B. breve
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. breve.
Since B. breve 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. breve preparations by at least 2 hours.
B. longum
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.
B. bifidum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum 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. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.
Brand information
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Body Ecology
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- Body Ecology
- City
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- ZipCode
- 29403
- Phone Number
- 800-511-2660
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Bifidobacterium 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 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 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...
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Bifidus Power Blend'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.
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The 37 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 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
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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
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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 →
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