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Digestive Care Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Equate

Digestive Care Probiotic label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Digestive Care Probiotic 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Digestive Care Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Equate with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium bifidum, 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 Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate

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

This probiotic capsule contains four live bacterial strains: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, plus a proprietary blend. These are "good bacteria" meant to support digestive health.

The capsule itself is made from cellulose and other common inactive ingredients like magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.

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: healthy digestion and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection, 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: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Bifidobacterium bifidum shows possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections, though the evidence for hay fever is insufficient to rate. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for IBS, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis, but possibly ineffective for atopic disease.

For several other conditions, the evidence in our data is too limited to establish whether this probiotic helps or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum 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 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.

These probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy people. Those with weakened immune systems should be cautious, and you should talk with your doctor before starting any probiotic supplement because evidence is still limited.

Bloating and flatulence are the most commonly reported side effects, though they're uncommon with Lactobacillus acidophilus alone. One case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child taking multiple probiotics, but it's unclear whether the probiotics caused it.

Rare infections from these bacteria have been reported in critically ill patients, but this is not a common concern in otherwise healthy people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum 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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • 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.

Before starting this product, double-check any antibiotic drugs you're taking — Moderate interactions are documented with the live bacteria in this blend. Separating your doses may help preserve the probiotic's effectiveness.

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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.

If you have IBS or are recovering from antibiotic use, this probiotic may be worth trying — the evidence is modest but promising. If you're currently taking antibiotics, check with your pharmacist about timing doses separately from your probiotic.

Anyone with a weakened immune system should talk with their doctor first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2018.

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 Digestive Care Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Equate
Barcode (UPC) 681131054157
Net contents 42 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2018
DSLD ID 178519
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
681131054157
IngredientAmount% DV
Bifidobacterium infantis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Proprietary Probiotic Blend0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Compare Digestive Care Probiotic vs. Align Digestive Care Probiotic Align Bifidobacterium infantis per serving 10 mg 4 mg Bifidobacterium infantis strain J-40231B 35624 Probiotic Blend L. acidophilus B. bifidum 62 mg -- B. lactis Total live Probiotic cells when manufactured 5 billion 1 billion

Compare vs. Align

This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company, the owner of the registered trademark Align.

General Statements

One capsule per day of Digestive Care Probiotic provides the good bacteria beneficial for numerous vital body functions including healthy digestion. Probiotics naturally promote a healthy microflora and support immune health.

This blend of healthy bacteria will help restore digestive balance, while providing a natural defense against occasional digestive upsets.

Stress, travel, aging and bad diets can disrupt your body’s digestive system balance. Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria that are helpful for several vital body functions including healthy digestion and immune health.

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Digestive system support

Naturally restores digestive balance Helps maintain a healthy digestive system Provides support against occasional digestive discomfort Supports a healthy immune system

5 billion active cultures 6 week supply Actual size

Formula

Our formula contains 4 of the most active, safe and effective probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium infantis Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium lactis

Formulated with 4 strains of healthy bacteria including Bifidobacterium infantis

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.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General

600395 5902390.04

Precautions

For questions or comments or to report an undesired reaction or side effect, please call 1-888-287-1915.

Warning: We recommend you discuss the supplements and medications you take with your doctor.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident: Carton sealed for your protection. Do not use if capsule blister is open or torn.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA Factory certified

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily.

Formulation

This product is soy, dairy and gluten-free.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. For best results, we recommend you store this product in the original package.

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Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate label

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Digestive Care Probiotic label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container42 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 Probiotic Blend

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bifidobacterium bifidum 182
Lactobacillus acidophilus 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Digestive Care Probiotic interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in Digestive Care Probiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium bifidum Lactobacillus acidophilus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Digestive Care Probiotic with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bifidobacterium bifidum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium bifidum full monograph & interactions

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 Digestive Care Probiotic, from the product label.

Equate

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Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-888-287-1915
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Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate: Common Questions

Does Digestive Care Probiotic by Equate interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Digestive Care Probiotic 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?
Digestive Care Probiotic contains 4 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.
Does this probiotic actually work?
For irritable bowel syndrome, the evidence is modest — Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are both listed as possibly effective. Both also show promise for respiratory infections and some digestive issues like antibiotic-associated diarrhea. For other conditions, the evidence is either too limited or points the other way, so it depends on what you're hoping it will do.
What are the side effects?
Bloating and flatulence are the most common complaints with probiotics, though they're uncommon with this formula. Very rarely, people have experienced abdominal discomfort or gastrointestinal upset. One child in a trial had vomiting and fever while taking multiple probiotics at once, but it's not clear the probiotics caused it.
Can I take this if I have a weak immune system?
The data advises caution — people with weakened immunity should check with their doctor before starting. While serious infections from these bacteria are rare and mostly reported in critically ill patients, your doctor will know whether this is right for you personally.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for the ingredients in this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Why does timing matter with antibiotics?
Antibiotics kill bacteria — including the live organisms in this probiotic. Taking them at the same time means the antibiotic can wipe out the good bacteria before they do their job. Spacing doses a few hours apart helps preserve the probiotic's effectiveness.
What's the difference between these bacterial strains?
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are different types of "good bacteria" that live in your gut. Each strain may have slightly different effects — some help with IBS, others with infection-related diarrhea. The blend here contains four strains to cover a wider range of benefits.

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The Full Monographs Behind Digestive Care Probiotic’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Bifidum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium 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 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

Digestive Care Probiotic'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 22 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
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →

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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