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Dietary supplement

Clear Nails Plus Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Justified Laboratories

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Clear Nails Plus Max is a dietary supplement by Justified Laboratories with 6 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 La-14. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories

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 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria MAKTREK” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Clear Nails Plus Max contains six active ingredients, all probiotics and a prebiotic: three Lactobacillus species (paracasei, plantarum, and acidophilus), a Bifidobacterium species, fructooligosaccharide (a carbohydrate that feeds beneficial bacteria), and a proprietary blend of additional probiotic bacteria labeled MAKTREK. These are live-culture supplements meant to support your gut.

The product also contains three inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice maltodextrin, and L-leucine — which are fillers and carriers.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Advanced nail health support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for Lactobacillus acidophilus — one of the three Lactobacillus strains in this product — shows it is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease, and we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Fructooligosaccharide, the prebiotic in the blend, has insufficient evidence for osteoporosis, constipation, diabetes, travelers' diarrhea, and high cholesterol. We don't hold effectiveness data for the other probiotic strains in this product.

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 adults and children. Gastrointestinal side effects — epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, indigestion, gas, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and burping — can occur when you combine probiotics, but they're uncommon.

One trial reported two cases of rash and one of itching, though it's unclear whether L. acidophilus or another ingredient was responsible. Rarely, L. acidophilus has been isolated in serious infections like bacteremia and sepsis, though this typically happens in patients whose natural bacteria move to other parts of the body.

Fructooligosaccharide commonly causes abdominal pain, bloating, and gas, especially at higher doses, but a meta-analysis of eight trials found no increase in these symptoms at doses under 15 grams daily. Safety data for supplement-level doses of fructooligosaccharide are limited.

No pregnancy or breastfeeding data are on file for any ingredient.

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.

Antibiotic drugs are the main medication type to double-check before using this product. Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of the live Lactobacillus acidophilus in this supplement.

Try to separate doses by a few hours, or let your pharmacist know you're taking both. Use the medication search tool on this page to verify your exact prescriptions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a probiotic-prebiotic blend aimed at gut health. It's generally well tolerated, but gas and bloating are common, especially when you first start.

If you take antibiotics, space them out from this supplement — antibiotics can kill the live cultures and make the product less effective. Talk to your pharmacist about your specific medications before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

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 Clear Nails Plus Max, straight from the product label.

Brand Justified Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 745051433895
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 276016
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
745051433895
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-370 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum LP-1150 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-140 NP--
Fructooligosaccharide0 NP--
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-040 NP--
Marine Polysaccharide Complex0 NP--
Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria MAKTREK0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Maltodextrin, L-Leucine

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take (2) capsules once daily. For best results take 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8oz glass of water or as directed by your health care professional.

Formula

Probiotic-40 offers a balanced spectrum of live organisms, probiotic bacteria are critical for healthy digestion, help maintain the integrity if the intestinal lining, support proper intestinal motility and participate in the detoxification process.

This product is formulated with 40 billion CFU per 2 caps and to deliver a minimum potency of 20 billion CFU per 2 caps through the best by date.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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

Advanced nail health support

General Statements

Contains 40 billion CFU

30 day supply

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 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.

Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria MAKTREK

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Maltodextrin, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Clear Nails Plus Max 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 acidophilus La-141 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 Clear Nails Plus Max, from the product label.

Justified Laboratories

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Name
Justified Laboratories
City
Arlington
State
TX
ZipCode
76011
Phone Number
1-888-645-9404
Web Address
www.justifiedlaboratories.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Clear Nails Plus Max by Justified Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Clear Nails Plus Max 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?
Clear Nails Plus Max contains 6 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.
Will this product work if I'm on antibiotics?
Antibiotics can kill the live probiotic organisms in this product, which may make it less effective. It's best to separate your antibiotic dose and this supplement by a few hours. Talk to your pharmacist about the timing that works for your specific antibiotic.
What side effects should I expect?
Gas, bloating, and abdominal pain are the most common side effects, especially when you first start. These are usually mild and often go away. Nausea, diarrhea, and burping can also happen, but they're less frequent. If side effects don't improve in a few days, check with your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take this if I have a weakened immune system?
We don't have specific safety data for people with weakened immunity. Although Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy people, very rare serious infections have been reported. You should check with your doctor before starting, especially if your immune system isn't working normally.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for any of the ingredients in this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy or while nursing — they can weigh your individual situation.
Why does this product include fructooligosaccharide (FOS)?
Fructooligosaccharide is a prebiotic, meaning it acts as food for the beneficial bacteria in the product. It helps the probiotics survive and thrive in your gut. However, it can also cause gas and bloating on its own, especially at higher doses.

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Sources & How We Checked

Clear Nails Plus Max'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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