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Buddy Bear Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Renew Life

Buddy Bear Probiotic label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Buddy Bear Probiotic against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Buddy Bear Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Renew Life with 4 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 Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Buddy Bear Probiotic has 5 active ingredients centered on beneficial bacteria and their food source. The main player is Lactobacillus acidophilus, a live probiotic strain that's supposed to support digestive and gut health.

You'll also find Bifidobacterium infantis (another probiotic bacterium), Bifidus, and FOS—a type of fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria. The product also contains inactive ingredients like citric acid, natural orange flavor, and vegetable-based binders to hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive and immune health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Bacterial vaginosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections, Constipation, Lactose intolerance, Rotaviral diarrhea.

Lactobacillus acidophilus carries several "Possibly Effective" ratings in our data: for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. The evidence isn't airtight, but it suggests some potential benefit in these areas.

For other conditions in the data, the evidence is either insufficient to rate or points to ineffectiveness. We don't have effectiveness information on file for the other active ingredients in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Most people have no side effects.

A small number of trial participants taking L. acidophilus combined with other probiotics reported mild gastrointestinal discomfort—things like bloating, gas, or stomach pain—but these are uncommon. In rare cases, live probiotic organisms have been linked to serious infections in vulnerable people, though this is not typical.

The safety data suggests it's likely low risk, but there's limited information, so check with your doctor before use, especially if you're immunocompromised or have other health concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • 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.

Check your antibiotic medications before starting this product—Lactobacillus acidophilus can be less effective if taken together with antibiotics, so you'll need to separate them. No interactions are documented for the other active ingredients we could assess, but we couldn't check Bifidus, FOS, or Bifidobacterium infantis, so use the search tool for your full medication list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Buddy Bear Probiotic is worth considering if you're looking to support your gut health with live bacteria, and it may help with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or a few other digestive issues. If you take antibiotics, space them away from this supplement—don't take them at the same time.

Before you start, run your medications through the tool on this page, and talk to your pharmacist or doctor, especially if you have a weakened immune system.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2011.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Buddy Bear Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Renew Life
Net contents 60 Chewable Bear Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2011
DSLD ID 2338
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1.1 g1%
Sugar1 g--
Calories from Fat2 {Calories}--
Total Fat0.2 g1%
Total Calories6 {Calories}--
Probiotic Blend0 NP--
Bifidus0 NP--
FOS100 mg--
Bifidobacterium0 NP--
Blend0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Bifidobacterium infantis0 NP--

Other ingredients: Organic cane extract, Orange fruit crystals, natural Orange flavor, Vegetable Stearine, Citric Acid, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults and children over 2 years of age: Chew 1 bear tablet daily.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing, seek the advice of your physician before using this or any product.

This product may contain mild traces of milk proteins from fermentation ingredients. This product is recommended for those on a low-lactose diet.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Best if refrigerated after opening.

General Statements

† Colony Forming Units at time of manufacture

CHEWABLE PROBIOTIC FOR KIDS

CONTAINS 1 BILLION ACTIVE CULTURES TO HELP SUPPORT DIGESTIVE AND IMMUNE HEALTH*

Contains less than 2% of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron.

DELICIOUS NATURAL SUN-KISSED ORANGE FLAVOR

MADE IN USA

Quality and Purity Guaranteed

General

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Brand IP Statement(s)

BUDDY BEAR(TM) DIGEST A mild, plant-based enzyme blend formulated to assist with digestion and aid nutrient absorption.* Many children experience discomfort from incomplete digestion, and these chewable bear tablets can help.* BUDDY BEAR(TM) FIBER A blend of natural acacia fiber and larch fiber that supports healthy elimination and helps promote healthy blood sugar levels.* Fiber also helps manage your child’s hunger naturally and promote less snacking throughout the day.* BUDDY BEAR(TM) DHA An Omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) formula that provides the nourishing benefits of natural DHA from deep-sea, cold-water fish. DHA promotes healthy brain and nervous system function, as well as eye health.* BUDDY BEAR(TM) GENTLE LAX Provides gentle, natural relief from occasional constipation for children over 2 years of age.* Each chewable bear tablet blends magnesium with natural herbs to help support regular bowel movements and promote healthy elimination.*

Buddy Bear(TM) Kids’ Products are formulated by Brenda Watson C.N.C., president of ReNew Life Formulas and the founder of five natural healthcare clinics specializing in digestive care.

Buddy Bear(TM) Probiotic is a natural probiotic supplement formulated for children age 2 and older who are capable of chewing. Each greattasting chewable bear tablet contains: • Lactobacillus acidophilus • Bifidobacterium bifidus • Bifidobacterium infantis • FOS Buddy Bear(TM) Probiotic contains active Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus cultures to help support digestive and immune health.*

TRY THESE OTHER BUDDY BEAR(TM) DIGESTIVE HEALTHY PRODUCTS FOR KIDS!

Formulation

Contains no yeast, wheat, corn, rye, salt, soy or gluten

Seals/Symbols

RENEW LIFE(R) The Digestive Care Company

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life label

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Buddy Bear Probiotic label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Sugar

1 g per serving

Total Calories

6 {Calories} per serving

Probiotic Blend

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

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

FOS

100 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic cane extract, Orange fruit crystals, Natural Orange flavor, Vegetable Stearine, Citric Acid, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Probiotic Blend 182

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 4 ingredients in Buddy Bear Probiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Buddy Bear Probiotic 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 Blend1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Probiotic Blend full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Buddy Bear Probiotic, from the product label.

Renew Life

Web Address
www.renewlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life: Common Questions

Does Buddy Bear Probiotic by Renew Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Buddy Bear Probiotic has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Buddy Bear Probiotic contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this with my antibiotic?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics can kill the live probiotic organisms in Buddy Bear, making it less effective. Talk to your pharmacist about spacing them apart—usually a few hours is enough, but it depends on your specific antibiotic.
Will this probiotic help my IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Effective for IBS, meaning there's some evidence it might help, but it's not guaranteed. If you're considering it for that reason, it's worth a try—just give it time and see how you feel.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Our data doesn't have breastfeeding safety information on file for this product's ingredients. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's okay for you personally—they can look at your full situation.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Safe in pregnancy, but the evidence is limited. Since you're pregnant, check with your doctor before starting any supplement, even one that looks low-risk.
What are the main side effects?
Most people have no side effects. A small number report mild gas, bloating, or stomach discomfort when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics, but these are uncommon and usually pass. Very rarely, serious infections have been reported, but that's extremely unusual in healthy people.
What is FOS in this formula?
FOS is a type of fiber that acts as food for beneficial bacteria, helping probiotics thrive in your gut. It's included to support the effectiveness of the live probiotic strains in the product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Buddy Bear Probiotic’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...

Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
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Sources & How We Checked

Buddy Bear Probiotic's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

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

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  6. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  7. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
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  9. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  10. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →

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