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Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Finest Nutrition

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor 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

Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Finest Nutrition with 3 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 Lactobacillus acidophilus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition

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 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Lactobacillus Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (5 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has two active probiotic ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis — live, beneficial bacteria meant to support digestive health. The rest is sweeteners (sucrose and fructose), vegetable cellulose, stearic acid, and minor other inactive ingredients to make the chewable form work.

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
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: friendly bacteria for digestive system health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 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 Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Radiation-induced diarrhea, Lactose intolerance.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori (a stomach infection), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease (allergic conditions), and we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

We don't hold effectiveness data for Bifidobacterium animalis lactis in our monographs.

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. A small concern exists that live probiotic bacteria could, in rare cases, translocate from the gut and cause infection in vulnerable people — cases of bacteremia and other serious infections have been isolated and reported, though most happen in patients with underlying conditions.

Gastrointestinal side effects like stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, or diarrhea may occur when taking probiotics in combination, but they're uncommon. One clinical trial reported two rash cases and one case of itching, though it's unclear whether these were due to the L. acidophilus itself, other ingredients, or individual sensitivity.

Check with your doctor before use, especially if you're immunocompromised or have serious illness.

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're taking antibiotics, don't use this product at the same time — separate them by a few hours so the medication doesn't kill off the live bacteria in the supplement. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.

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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.

This probiotic may help with IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and a couple of other digestive or bacterial concerns. If you're on antibiotics, space this supplement at least a few hours away from your doses.

Generally well tolerated, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor first, particularly if you have a weakened immune system or serious underlying illness.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.

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 Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Finest Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 311917184333
Net contents 100 Wafer(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2016
DSLD ID 60588
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition, 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 Wafer(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Wafer(s)
UPC/BARCODE
311917184333
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Sugar1 Gram(s)--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Lactobacillus Blend5 mg--

Other ingredients: Sucrose, Fructose, Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Contains <2% of

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Label statements
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Formulation

No wheat, no gluten, no milk or milk derivatives, no lactose, no preservatives, no soy, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no sodium.

Vegetarian formula

General Statements

Digestive system

Friendly bacteria for the digestive system

Acidophilus is a friendly bacteria naturally found in the intestinal tract.

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Formula

Acidophilus 1 billion CFUs (live organisms) per wafer

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

One per day

Suggested use: as a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) wafer daily with the meal of your choice.

Precautions

Use only if inner seal is not broken or missing.

Warning: if you are pregnant, nursing a baby or considering becoming pregnant, ask a doctor before using this product. If you take a prescription medication or have any medical condition, consult a physician before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Use only if inner seal is not broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Store unopened container at room temperature.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2015 Walgreen Co.

General

ITEM 938507 W10093-0216-F Item: 5721 B52600 00A

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Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Wafer(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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 Gram(s) per serving

Lactobacillus Blend

5 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sucrose, Fructose, Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor 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
Lactobacillus acidophilus full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor, from the product label.

Finest Nutrition

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Name
Walgreen CO.
Street Address
200 Wilmot Rd.
City
Deerfield
State
IL
ZipCode
60015
Web Address
walgreens.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor by Finest Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor 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?
Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor contains 3 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 antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics kill the live bacteria in probiotics, which defeats the purpose. Take your antibiotic at one time of day and this supplement several hours apart — your pharmacist can help you space them out.
Will this help my IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for IBS, which means some evidence suggests it may help, but results aren't certain. It's worth trying, but talk to your doctor about whether it's right for your situation.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly safe during pregnancy, but we don't have enough data to be certain. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to make sure it's the right choice for you.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. Occasionally, probiotics can cause mild stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, or diarrhea — but these are uncommon. In rare cases, live probiotic bacteria can cause infection in people with weakened immune systems, so mention this to your doctor if you're immunocompromised.
What's in each chewable?
The active ingredients are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis — live probiotic bacteria. The rest is sweeteners and ingredients to make the chewable tablet work; there are no major fillers.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor’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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chewable Acidophilus Strawberry Flavor'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
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. 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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