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Children's Probiotics Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CATALO

Children's Probiotics Formula label
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Capsule 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 Children's Probiotics Formula 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

Children's Probiotics Formula is a dietary supplement by CATALO 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 Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This formula has three active ingredients. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic — a live beneficial bacterium that supports digestive and immune function.

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning it feeds the good bacteria already in the gut. Bifidobacterium animalis lactis is another probiotic strain.

The product also contains inactive ingredients including hypromellose, rice maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and purified water — these are excipients that help form and preserve the capsule.

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 health and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Colic, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance — 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 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Travelers' diarrhea.

The evidence for L. acidophilus shows it's possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease and insufficient evidence exists to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

For FOS, the data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness — we have insufficient evidence to rate it for osteoporosis, constipation, diabetes, travelers' diarrhea, or high cholesterol. Effectiveness claims for Bifidobacterium animalis lactis aren't in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • 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 children. Mild gastrointestinal side effects like stomach discomfort, bloating, gas, and diarrhea can happen when taking probiotics, but they're uncommon.

In rare cases, L. acidophilus has been linked to serious infections in certain patient groups, though most occur when bacteria from the gut leak into the bloodstream — this is thought to be very uncommon in otherwise healthy people. FOS is well tolerated in food amounts but can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort, especially at higher doses; data on supplement-level dosing are limited.

No pregnancy or lactation safety data are on file for any ingredient in this formula — talk with your pediatrician or pharmacist for guidance if you're considering it for a nursing infant or child.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

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 2 matched ingredients 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 any antibiotic drugs your child is taking before starting this product — you'll want to space doses several hours apart. We have no documented interactions for FOS, and we couldn't check Bifidobacterium animalis lactis against our database.

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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 formula may help children with certain digestive issues, especially if antibiotics aren't being given at the same time. The main thing to watch is spacing doses away from any antibiotics your child takes.

Gas and bloating can happen, but usually mild. Run your child's medications through the checker below, and ask your pediatrician or pharmacist whether this is the right fit for your child's health.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Children's Probiotics Formula, straight from the product label.

Brand CATALO
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s); 26 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 303033
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Fructooligosaccharides0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Water, Purified

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

CATALO Children's Probiotics Formula uses BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex, a proprietary blend of beneficial bacteria (probiotics), which is especially good for children's digestive system.

Suitable for: Infants 1 month old and above, children in the developing or learning stage, enhance immunity, irregular bowel movement, bloating, weakened digestive function, occasional bowel problems, dry and sensitive skin Suitable for 1 month +

BLLA Active Probiotics Complex 3 Billion CFU Powder packed in capsule + blister pack for guaranteed freshness

Formulation

Bifidobacterium lactis is clinically proven to promote digestive health and boost immune functions for infants as young as 1 month old and above. Fukushima Y. et al (1998) Int J Food Microbiol, 42(1-2);39-44 CATALO Children's Probiotics Formula enhances children's bowel movements, and strengthens their natural defense against occasional digestive upset. It can also enhance immunity, soothe sensitive skin symptoms in young children, and improve overall health. Gerasimov S.V. et al. (2010) Am J Clin Dermatol, 11(5), 351-361

The BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex is encapsulated in vegetarian capsule and sealed individually in blister pack, which effectively stabilizes the potency of active cultures.

The BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex is encapsulated in vegetarian capsule and sealed individually in blister pack, which effectively stabilizes the potency of active cultures. CATALO Children's Probiotics Formula helps to combat your precious children's tummy issues! Main functions: Maintain positive balance of intestinal flora and promote bowel movement Relieve occasional bowel problems Promote digestive health and boost immunity Remove stagnant internal wastes and toxins Soothe sensitive skin symptoms

Strengthen immune system Relieve bowel problems Support digestive & intestinal health

Naturally gluten free. Contains no dairy, soy, wheat, or corn.

This product is made from natural sources and may have color variation. This is a normal phenomenon and does not affect product quality.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Serving Directions For 1 month to age 2, take 1 capsule daily. For age 3-5, take 2 capsules daily. For age 6 or above, take 2 capsules twice daily. Take after meal. Consume directly or open the capsule and sprinkle the content into food or beverage (it is best to be dissolved below 40 Degrees Celsius in order to preserve the activity of probiotics). For best results, stir well and drink immediately.

General Statements

Net Weight 26g (434mg x 60 capsules)

Storage

Storage Keep in a dry and cool place. Avoid direct sunlight.

Guaranteed potency through the expiry date on the box under proper storage condition (25 Degrees Celsius or below).

Precautions

Pregnant women should consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use

Do not use if blister seal is broken.

Advise to take with adult supervision

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Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO label

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Children's Probiotics Formula label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

BLLA Natural Probiotics Complex

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Children's Probiotics Formula interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Children's Probiotics Formula 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 Children's Probiotics Formula 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 Children's Probiotics Formula, from the product label.

CATALO

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Name
CATALO
Phone Number
(852) 3556 8686
Web Address
CATALO.com
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Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO: Common Questions

Does Children's Probiotics Formula by CATALO interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Children's Probiotics Formula 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?
Children's Probiotics Formula 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 give this to my child at the same time as an antibiotic?
Not at the same time — the antibiotic can kill off the live bacteria in the formula, making the probiotic less effective. Separate the doses by a few hours. Your pharmacist or pediatrician can help you schedule them.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort can occur, especially when first starting probiotics, but these are uncommon. Most children tolerate it well.
Is this formula safe for infants or breastfed babies?
We don't have safety data on file for any ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your pediatrician or pharmacist before giving this to an infant or nursing baby — they can assess whether it's right for your child.
What does each ingredient do?
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis are live beneficial bacteria that support gut health. Fructooligosaccharides is a fiber that feeds those good bacteria so they thrive.
Does this help with diarrhea?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. For other types of diarrhea, we don't have enough evidence in our data. Your pediatrician can advise on whether this formula is appropriate for your child's situation.
Are there fillers in this?
The capsule contains hypromellose, rice maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and purified water — these are inactive ingredients that help form and protect the product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Children's Probiotics Formula’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...

Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Children's Probiotics Formula'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 21 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 →

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
  1. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  2. Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
  5. Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
  6. Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed

See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →

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