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Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Renew Life Ultimate Flora

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion is a dietary supplement by Renew Life Ultimate Flora with 2 active ingredients.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora

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 10 active ingredients.
  • “Total Bifido Probiotic Cultures” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Everyday 15 Billion Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Total Lacto Probiotic Cultures” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This product contains 10 ingredients, five of which are active probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. It also includes four other Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species (Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus paracasei, and Bifidobacteria lactis) plus inactive ingredients—a vegetable capsule and cellulose.

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 and immune health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Bacterial vaginosis, Colic, Common cold, Constipation — 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: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The evidence for these probiotics is mixed. Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are both possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and L. acidophilus has possibly effective evidence for Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.

Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus don't have solid evidence for the conditions we checked. For many other uses listed in the data—like hay fever, anxiety, and cognitive decline—the evidence simply isn't established enough to say whether these probiotics work.

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 5 of the 5 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 5 of 5.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 5 of 5.
  • 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. That said, if you have a weakened immune system or are seriously ill, you should talk with your doctor first—there are rare cases of these bacteria entering the bloodstream in critically ill patients.

The most common side effects are mild and gastrointestinal: bloating, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, and occasionally diarrhea or vomiting, though these are uncommon with L. acidophilus when used alone. One case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child, but it's unclear whether the probiotics caused it.

Pregnancy and lactation safety data aren't on file for most of these ingredients; Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe, but for the others, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

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?
  • 5 of the 5 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Breve, Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Delbrueckii.
  • 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.

Double-check antibiotic drugs before taking this product. The live organisms in these probiotics can be killed by antibiotics taken at the same time, so separate your doses by at least two hours.

We could not check four of the ten ingredients against our interaction database, so ask your pharmacist to verify those as well if you're on other medications.

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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.

Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion is a reasonable choice if you're looking for a multi-strain probiotic for digestive or immune support, especially if you have IBS or are recovering from antibiotics. If you're on antibiotics, space them at least two hours apart from this supplement.

Anyone with a serious illness or weakened immune system should check with their doctor first.

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

Assessment coverage: 5 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 21, 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 Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Renew Life Ultimate Flora
Barcode (UPC) 631257154323
Net contents 30 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 180594
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 Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
631257154323
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus salivarius0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Lactobacillus casei0 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus0 NP--
Bifidobacterium longum0 NP--
Bifidobacterium breve0 NP--
Lactobacillus bulgaricus0 NP--
Lactobacillus paracasei0 NP--
Bifidobacteria lactis0 NP--
Total Bifido Probiotic Cultures0 NP--
Everyday 15 Billion Blend0 NP--
Total Lacto Probiotic Cultures0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Cellulose

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Label statements
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General Statements

Good for your immune health! Powerful & effective 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract with billions of good bacteria working to keep you healthy.

Multi-strain benefits Having a good balance among all the diverse microbes in your gut is key to well-being. But stress, aging, diet and other issues can upset this delicate equilibrium. Ultimate Flora Probiotics are made with multiple strains to help support digestive balance and keep your immune system healthy.

Health & wellness 15 billion live cultures guaranteed 12 probiotic strains Daily support for immune health Maintains digestive balance

Quality, purity and potency guaranteed through expiration.

Manufactured in USA of global ingredients in a GMP facility.

Your wellness, naturally

For nearly two decades, we have pioneered superior-quality digestive care supplements to help people achieve optimal health through improved digestive health. Everday probiotic for immune & digestive health

Brand IP Statement(s)

Help maintain your optimal digestive and immune health with potent Ultimate Flora Everyday Probiotics so you can feel your best every day.

At Renew Life, we believe a healthy gut means a healthy, active immune system.

Ultimate Flora 15 Billion Everyday Probiotic contains 12 unique strains that provide immune and digestive support to help active adults stay healthy and help: Support a healthy, active immune system Maintain healthy respiratory function Promotes digestive balance Improve overall gut health

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Targeted delivery Our once daily delayed-release capsules help ensure more friendly probiotics reach your intestinal tract.

Directions: For best results, take one (1) capsule daily, with or without food.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Formula

Contains 2 strains of Bifidobacterium lactis.

Formulation

Gluten free Dairy free Soy free

Storage

Store at 77(0)F (25(0)C) or below. Best if refrigerated.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare professional before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing or under medical supervision.

Tamper evident: Do not use if safety seal on bottle is broken or missing.

General

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Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora label

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Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Everyday 15 Billion Blend

0 NP per serving
  • › Total Bifido Probiotic Cultures
  • › Total Lacto Probiotic Cultures

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

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0 of the 2 ingredients in Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion, from the product label.

Renew Life Ultimate Flora

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Name
Renew Life Formulas, Inc.
City
Palm Harbor
State
FL
ZipCode
34683
Phone Number
1-800-830-1800
Web Address
www.renewlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora: Common Questions

Does Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion by Renew Life Ultimate Flora interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Everyday Probiotic 15 Billion 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 Probiotic 15 Billion contains 2 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 probiotic work if I'm taking antibiotics?
Not if you take them at the same time. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in the supplement. Space your probiotic at least two hours away from your antibiotic dose—take one in the morning and the other in the afternoon or evening, for example.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it fine. You might experience bloating, gas, or mild stomach discomfort at first, but these are uncommon. Diarrhea, vomiting, and rash have been reported rarely in studies. If you notice anything concerning, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, but we don't have safety data on file for the other probiotic strains in this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Can I take this if I have a weakened immune system?
You should check with your doctor first. While these probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy people, they should be used cautiously in people who are seriously ill or immunocompromised, because there are rare cases of these bacteria entering the bloodstream in that population.
What is this probiotic supposed to help with?
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum have possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome. L. acidophilus also has some evidence for Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. For many other uses, the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works.
Does this have any fillers?
It contains a vegetable capsule and cellulose as inactive ingredients. Those are standard capsule materials and binding agents, not fillers in the sense of unnecessary bulk.

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The 61 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 →

Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
  1. Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
  2. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
  7. 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
  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. 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
  10. Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
  11. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
  12. Pillai A, Tan J, Paquette V, Panczuk J. Does probiotic bacteremia in premature infants impact clinically relevant outcomes? A case report and updated review of literature. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020;39:255-259. PubMed
  13. Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
  14. Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
  15. Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
  16. Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
  17. Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
  18. Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
  19. Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
  20. Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
  21. Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →

Bifidobacterium Breve 9 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. 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.
  4. Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
  5. Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
  8. Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
  9. Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →

Lactobacillus Delbrueckii 9 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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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