Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex 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
Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex is a dietary supplement by Esmond Natural with 2 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, 874 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cranberry concentrate, 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 Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains 11 ingredients, with 10 being active. The active ingredients are six Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species — L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, L. gasseri, L. johnsonii, L. crispatus, B. infantis, B. bifidum, B. longum, B. breve, and B. animalis lactis — plus cranberry concentrate.
These are all probiotics (live beneficial bacteria) and a plant extract meant to support digestive and urinary tract health. The remaining ingredients are inactive fillers: gelatin, dicalcium phosphate, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The probiotics in this blend have varying levels of evidence. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), H. pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections. Lactobacillus crispatus is possibly effective for bacterial vaginosis.
Cranberry concentrate is possibly effective for urinary tract infections (UTIs). The other probiotics here have insufficient evidence for the conditions they're often marketed for, meaning we don't have enough reliable research to rate them.
Several conditions listed carry insufficient evidence across multiple ingredients — including hay fever, anxiety, and cognitive decline — so the science doesn't yet support claims for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The probiotics in this product are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though those with weakened immune systems should check with their doctor first. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort are possible but uncommon; rare cases of infection from probiotics have occurred in critically ill patients.
Cranberry concentrate is generally well tolerated as food, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied — large amounts can cause diarrhea and digestive upset. Pregnancy data for the probiotics are limited or absent, though Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe and cranberry is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
For the others, there isn't enough data to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're on antibiotics (separate the doses by at least a few hours), atorvastatin or other statin cholesterol drugs, nifedipine or other blood pressure medications, warfarin or other blood thinners, or any CYP2C9-metabolized drugs. Moderate and Minor interactions are documented for these categories.
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 is a reasonable choice if you're interested in supporting digestive health with probiotics and UTI prevention with cranberry — the evidence is strongest for IBS and UTIs. You'll need to space it apart from antibiotics by several hours to protect the live organisms.
If you take cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood-thinning medications, check with us first before starting cranberry. Anyone with a seriously weakened immune system should get medical clearance.
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Assessment coverage: 8 of 11 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Esmond Natural |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 641399088431 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 315877 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium infantis | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium longum | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Cranberry concentrate | 1000 mg | -- |
| Bifidobacterium breve | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus gasseri | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus johnsonii | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus crispatus | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
May support gastro-intestinal and urinary tract health.
Maintain Health Regulate Physical Function
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Tamper resistant: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
Storage
Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.
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.
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General Statements
Herbal health Since 1994
Esmondnatural Integrated health
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Probiotics Cranberry
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules daily, preferably with meals.
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Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural
These are the 2 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.
Probiotic Blend
Interacts with182 drugs
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- › Bifidobacterium infantis
- › Bifidobacterium bifidum
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- › Bifidobacterium longum
- › Bifidobacterium breve
- › Lactobacillus gasseri
- › Lactobacillus johnsonii
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- › Lactobacillus crispatus
Cranberry concentrate
Interacts with712 drugs
Cranberry is best known for helping to prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in some people, and the evidence here is moderate but mixed. I...
Cranberry concentrate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex by Esmond Natural contains multiple live probiotic organisms and cranberry concentrate, and the probiotics do interact with at least one medication type.
The most serious concern is with antibiotic drugs (Moderate severity): since these probiotics contain live organisms, taking antibiotics at the same time might kill a significant number of them, reducing the effectiveness of the probiotic. You'll want to space out doses — take the probiotic and antibiotic several hours apart.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Cranberry concentrate carries its own interactions with several drugs. It may increase the levels of cholesterol medications like atorvastatin (Lipitor), the blood pressure drug nifedipine (Procardia), and the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), all rated Moderate severity.
It also has Minor-severity interactions with other CYP2C9 substrates and with diclofenac (Voltaren), a pain reliever — though research on this one is conflicting.
Additionally, we could not check four of the eleven ingredients — Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, and Bifidobacterium breve has incomplete pregnancy/lactation data — so there may be interactions we don't have data for. Altogether, these interactions span 864 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex interact with 874 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cranberry concentrate Probiotic Blend
Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 8 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactobacillus GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionCranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactobacillus JohnsoniiAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus johnsonii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Johnsonii + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactobacillus CrispatusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus crispatus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Crispatus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 7 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus CrispatusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus crispatus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Crispatus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus JohnsoniiAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus johnsonii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Johnsonii + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 7 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve + Ampicillin interactionLactobacillus JohnsoniiAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus johnsonii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Johnsonii + Ampicillin interactionLactobacillus CrispatusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus crispatus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Crispatus + Ampicillin interactionLactobacillus GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri + Ampicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 7 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactobacillus JohnsoniiAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus johnsonii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Johnsonii + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium BreveAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactobacillus CrispatusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus crispatus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Crispatus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactobacillus GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAmprenavirAgenerase
How Amprenavir interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Amprenavir interactionApalutamideErleada
How Apalutamide interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Apalutamide interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Apixaban interactionApremilastOtezla
How Apremilast interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Apremilast interactionAprepitantCinvanti, Emend
How Aprepitant interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aprepitant interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Armodafinil interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAtazanavirReyataz
How Atazanavir interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Atazanavir interactionAtazanavir, CobicistatEvotaz
How Atazanavir, Cobicistat interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Concentrate + Atazanavir, Cobicistat interactionAtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ConcentrateCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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Cranberry ConcentrateAtorvastatin (lipitor), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase levels and adverse effects of atorvastatin.
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Cranberry concentrate
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase levels and adverse effects of atorvastatin.
In one case report, a patient taking atorvastatin experienced upper back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and abnormal liver function after drinking cranberry juice 16 ounces daily for 2 weeks. Theoretically, this may have been caused by inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes by cranberry juice, as atorvastatin is a CYP3A4 substrate. Creatinine kinase and liver enzymes normalized within 2 weeks of stopping cranberry juice. Patients taking atorvastatin should avoid large quantities of cranberry juice.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
A case of upper back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and abnormal liver function has been reported for a patient taking atorvastatin, a CYP3A4 substrate, in combination with cranberry juice 16 ounces daily for 2 weeks. Creatinine kinase and liver enzymes normalized within 2 weeks of stopping cranberry juice. Also, animal research suggests that cranberry juice, administered intraduodenally 30 minutes prior to nifedipine, a CYP3A4 substrate, inhibits nifedipine metabolism and increases the area under the concentration-time curve by 1.6-fold compared to control.
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of nifedipine.
Animal research suggests that cranberry juice, administered intraduodenally 30 minutes prior to nifedipine treatment, inhibits nifedipine metabolism and increases the area under the concentration-time curve by 1.6-fold compared to control. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of warfarin. However, research is conflicting.
There is contradictory evidence about the effect of cranberry juice on warfarin. Case reports have linked cranberry juice consumption to increases in the international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking warfarin, resulting in severe spontaneous bleeding and excessive postoperative bleeding. Daily consumption of cranberry sauce for one week has also been linked to an increase in INR in one case report. In a small study in healthy young males, taking a high dose of 3 grams of cranberry juice concentrate capsules, equivalent to 57 grams of fruit daily, for 2 weeks produced a 30% increase in the area under the INR-time curve after a single 25-mg dose of warfarin. However, 3 very small clinical studies in patients stabilized on warfarin reported that cranberry juice 250 mL once or twice daily for 7 days (27% cranberry juice or pure cranberry juice) or 240 mL once daily for 14 days does not significantly increase INR or affect plasma warfarin levels. The reasons for these discrepant findings are unclear. It is possible that the form and dose of cranberry may play a role, as cranberry extracts and juices contain different constituents. Additionally, an in vitro study evaluating 5 different cranberry juices found varying effects, with only a cranberry concentrate, and not diluted cranberry juices, inhibiting CYP2C9. However, this concentrate did not inhibit CYP2C9 activity in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP2C9 substrates. However, research is conflicting.
There is contradictory evidence about the effect of cranberry on CYP2C9 enzymes. In vitro evidence suggests that flavonoids in cranberry inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. However, clinical research shows that cranberry juice does not significantly affect the levels, metabolism, or elimination of the CYP2C9 substrates flurbiprofen or diclofenac. Also, in patients stabilized on warfarin, drinking cranberry juice 250 mL daily for 7 days does not significantly increase the anticoagulant activity of warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate. Additional pharmacokinetic research shows that cranberry juice does not increase peak plasma concentrations or area under the concentration-time curve of warfarin.
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Others)
Theoretically, cranberry might modestly increase the levels and adverse effects of diclofenac.
In vitro evidence suggests that cranberry juice inhibits diclofenac metabolism by human liver microsomes. However, drinking cranberry juice does not seem to affect diclofenac metabolism in humans.
Probiotic Blend
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.
Brand information
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- Irwindale
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- CA
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- 91706
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- www.esmondnatural.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus 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 monographBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Longum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Breve
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium breve is a 'friendly' gut bacterium taken as a probiotic, most often to support digestion and balance the gut microbiome. Some studies suggest possible benefits for certain d...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Gasseri
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus gasseri is a 'friendly' probiotic bacterium found naturally in the human gut, mouth, and vaginal tract, and in some fermented foods. Early research suggests it may help with di...
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Johnsonii
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus johnsonii is a probiotic bacterium found naturally in the human gut and in some fermented foods, and it is used mainly for digestive and immune support. Human evidence for most...
Read the full Lactobacillus Johnsonii monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Crispatus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus crispatus is a 'good' bacterium that naturally dominates a healthy vaginal microbiome and is sold as a probiotic, mainly for vaginal and urinary health. Early research is promi...
Read the full Lactobacillus Crispatus monograph → Herb & supplement monographCranberry
Interacts with 712 drugsCranberry is best known for helping to prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in some people, and the evidence here is moderate but mixed. It is not a reliable treatment for an act...
Read the full Cranberry monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Cranberry Plus Lactobacillus Complex'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 108 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.
Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
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See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
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- 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.
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- 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
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See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
- Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
- Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
- Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
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- Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
- 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
- Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed
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Cranberry 33 references
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Bifidobacterium Breve 9 references
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Lactobacillus Gasseri 12 references
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