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Carrot Acidophilus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Carrot Acidophilus is a dietary supplement by Bronson with 1 active ingredient. 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 Lactobacillus acidophilus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson

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

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

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

Bronson Carrot Acidophilus is a single-ingredient probiotic supplement. The active ingredient is Lactobacillus acidophilus, a live beneficial bacterium that naturally lives in your gut and may help support digestive and immune health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients including rice flour, gelatin, carrot powder, magnesium stearate, and dextrose — these are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

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

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Lactobacillus Acidophilus for:

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“supports healthy digestion”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Bacterial vaginosis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Helicobacter pylori — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for L. acidophilus is mixed and depends on what you're using it for. It's rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.

For atopic disease (allergic conditions), the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective. For acute respiratory distress syndrome, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say one way or the other.

If you're considering this for a specific health concern, your pharmacist or doctor can help you figure out whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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. That said, since it contains live, active microorganisms, there is some theoretical concern that it could cause infection in certain patients — though this is uncommon and most reported cases involved people with specific underlying conditions.

Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea can happen when you first start taking probiotics or when combining multiple probiotic strains, but these are uncommon. A small number of trial participants also reported rash or itching, though it's unclear whether these were caused by the probiotic itself.

Because data are limited, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system or 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.

If you take antibiotic drugs, check with your pharmacist or doctor about timing. The antibiotics can reduce how well this probiotic works if you take them together, so spacing them out is important.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Bronson Carrot Acidophilus is a straightforward single-ingredient probiotic that may help with certain digestive issues. If you take antibiotics, you'll want to space them apart from this supplement to keep the probiotic working.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, particularly if you have any chronic health conditions or a compromised immune system.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 1, 2012.

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 Carrot Acidophilus, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson
Barcode (UPC) 716563201012
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 1, 2012
DSLD ID 9087
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
716563201012
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus500 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Carrot powder, Magnesium Stearate, Dextrose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, adults and children 12 or more years of age, 1 capsule one or two times 1/2 hour before meals daily or as directed by a health professional.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening. Protect from light.

Precautions

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.

General

No. 201 REF 1010

Formulation

(Milk & Lactose Free)

General Statements

SUPPORTS HEALTHY DIGESTION

Made in USA

For use as an aid in the establishment and maintenance of favorable intestinal flora.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Each preservative-free gelatin capsule contains billions of viable Lactobacillus bacteria at time of manufacturing.

The Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria in this product have been scientifically cultured in carrot juice.

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Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Interacts with
182 drugs
500 mg 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...

Lactobacillus acidophilus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Carrot powder, Magnesium Stearate, Dextrose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Carrot Acidophilus 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Carrot Acidophilus, from the product label.

Bronson

Name
Bronson Laboratories
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson: Common Questions

Does Carrot Acidophilus by Bronson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Carrot Acidophilus 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?
Carrot Acidophilus contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this probiotic actually work?
The evidence depends on what you're using it for. L. acidophilus is possibly effective for IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, bacterial vaginosis, and H. pylori infection, but the research isn't conclusive. For other conditions, the evidence is weaker or absent. Your pharmacist can help you figure out if it makes sense for your particular situation.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
You can take both, but don't take them at the same time. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in the probiotic, making it less effective. Space them out — your pharmacist can suggest a timeline, such as taking them a few hours apart or at different times of day.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly safe during pregnancy, but the data are limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it's right for your situation.
What if I feel bloated or have gas after taking it?
Mild bloating, gas, and digestive upset can happen when you first start probiotics, though these side effects are uncommon. They often settle down after a few days. If they persist or get worse, stop taking it and talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Does this contain any allergens?
The active ingredient is a live bacterium. The inactive ingredients include gelatin and rice flour — check with your pharmacist if you have any specific allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Sources & How We Checked

Carrot Acidophilus'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 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
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  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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