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Dietary supplement

Everyday BioAcidophilus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioCare

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

Everyday BioAcidophilus is a dietary supplement by BioCare with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Everyday BioAcidophilus contains three active ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium, both live-culture probiotics (beneficial bacteria), and fructooligosaccharides, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria in your gut. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose 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: digestive health and gut balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Bacterial vaginosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, and bacterial vaginosis. The evidence for fructooligosaccharides is less clear—we don't have enough reliable data yet to say whether it helps with osteoporosis, constipation, diabetes, travelers' diarrhea, or cholesterol.

No established evidence is on file for Bifidobacterium's effectiveness.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. The most common side effects from probiotics are mild gastrointestinal symptoms—abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and burping—though these are uncommon.

Fructooligosaccharides can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, especially at higher doses, though studies show doses under 10 grams daily are usually mild. Because supplement-level doses haven't been extensively studied, talk with your doctor before starting, particularly if you have underlying health conditions.

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

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 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.

If you take antibiotic drugs, separate their timing from this product—the antibiotics will kill the live probiotics and reduce the supplement's benefit. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This probiotic blend is a reasonable option if you're dealing with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or certain infections and want to restore beneficial gut bacteria. If you're currently on antibiotics, space out the doses from this supplement.

Check your medications against the interaction list on this page, and talk with your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a weakened immune system.

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 May 23, 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 Everyday BioAcidophilus, straight from the product label.

Brand BioCare
Net contents 28 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 309527
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare, 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
28
IngredientAmount% DV
Fructooligosaccharides100 mg--
Bifidobacterium12 mg--
Lactobacillus acidophilus75 mg--

Other ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Bifidobacterium, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formula

Everyday BioAcidophilus contains the clinically-researched Lab complex of Live bacteria in handy 7 day strips.

10 Billion Live Bacteria

Providing a total of 10 billion live bacteria guaranteed until the end of shelf life if stored correctly.

Formulation

Guaranteed 10 billion of the clinically researched Live bacteria Proven stability No need for refrigeration Convenient 7 day strips-Perfect for on-the-go

No unnecessary additives and dairy free

Vegetarian & Vegan

Storage

No need to refrigerate

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and heat.

FDA Statement of Identity

Food Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: One or two capsules taken daily with food, or as professionally directed.

Precautions

This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed stated recommended daily intake. Do not purchase if the seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use.

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Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare

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 container28 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.

Fructooligosaccharides

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving

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 gener...

Fructooligosaccharides monograph & interactions

Bifidobacterium

12 mg per serving Form: Bifidobacterium animalis lactis CUL-34, Bifidobacterium bifidum CUL-20

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Interacts with
182 drugs
75 mg per serving Form: Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-21, Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-60

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...

Lactobacillus acidophilus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Bifidobacterium, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare 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 Everyday BioAcidophilus 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Everyday BioAcidophilus, from the product label.

BioCare

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Name
BioCare Ltd
Street Address
1 Hedera Road
City
Ravensbank Business Park
State
Redditch
ZipCode
B98 9EY
Phone Number
0121 433 3727
Web Address
www.biocare.co.uk
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare: Common Questions

Does Everyday BioAcidophilus by BioCare interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Everyday BioAcidophilus 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?
Everyday BioAcidophilus contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
The antibiotics will kill the live bacteria in this product, so it won't work as intended. Ask your pharmacist how far apart to space the doses—typically a few hours helps. Once your antibiotic course is done, this probiotic can be especially useful to help restore your gut bacteria.
What does fructooligosaccharides do?
It's a prebiotic fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, helping them grow. It's not a probiotic itself—it works alongside the live cultures in this product.
Will this give me gas and bloating?
It might, especially when you first start taking it or at higher doses. The most common side effects are gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, but they're usually mild. Clinical trials suggest that doses under 10 grams per day don't increase these symptoms more than a placebo, so most people tolerate it well.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data in our records to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy or while nursing.
How well does this work for IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for IBS based on the evidence we have, though more research would help. Results vary from person to person, so it's worth trying under your doctor's guidance if you think it might help.

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Everyday BioAcidophilus'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 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.

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 →

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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