Fibermucil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fibermucil 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
Fibermucil is a dietary supplement by ProCaps Laboratories with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 2,083 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Lactobacillus sporogenes. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Fibermucil contains four active ingredients: Insoluble Fiber, Psyllium, Lactobacillus sporogenes (a live-organism probiotic), and Soluble Fiber. The fibers work to bulk up and move things along in your digestive tract.
The Lactobacillus sporogenes adds beneficial bacteria to your gut. The capsule itself is gelatin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
According to the evidence we have on file, Lactobacillus sporogenes is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For other conditions — antibiotic-related diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer prevention, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established enough to rate it.
The effectiveness of the fiber components isn't detailed in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactobacillus sporogenes is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the evidence and product quality vary. However, there's limited safety data overall, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have any health concerns.
There's a theoretical concern that live probiotic organisms could cause infection in people with central lines, severe illness, or weakened immune systems — including premature infants — though this is rare in otherwise healthy people with normal immunity.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check any antibiotics you're taking before starting Fibermucil — taking them at the same time as the probiotic in this product might reduce its effectiveness. Separate your doses by a few hours.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Fibermucil is a fiber-and-probiotic blend that may help with constipation and IBS. If you take antibiotics, time them separately from this product.
If you're severely ill, immunocompromised, or have indwelling catheters, check with your doctor first. For anyone else, run your medications through the checker on this page before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2012.
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 Fibermucil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | ProCaps Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 750 Easy To Swallow Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 4645 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0 g | -- |
| Insoluble Fiber | 200 mg | -- |
| Psyllium | 2 g | -- |
| Lactobacillus sporogenes | 20000000 org. | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Soluble Fiber | 1.5 g | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin
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FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE Consume three or more capsules with 8 ounces of water at mealtimes or as recommended by a health care professional. When introducing fiber into your diet, it is often best to begin with a lower dosage, such as just two capsules with each meal gradually increasing to four or more capsules with each meal. For best results, drink plenty of fluids and spread your daily fiber intake with meals or food throughout the day. This product is most effective as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, along with Andrew Lessman’s Life Rx(TM) multi-vitamin-mineral formulas. For answers to questions about the use of this product call 800.800.1200.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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 Statements
Andrew Lessman’s FIBERMUCIL is all-natural 100% pure encapsulated Psyllium Husk powder from the high-fiber Indian plant Plantago Ovata. It contains no additives of any kind and provides an unparalleled natural source of both water-soluble fiber and bulk fiber. It comes in small easy-to-swallow capsules, and there are no colors or flavors, unlike most fiber beverages. Dietary fiber provides a myriad of health benefits and is generally considered the most overlooked component in the American diet. In fact, the unique properties of the soluble fiber in this product can help to maintain and support healthy blood cholesterol levels already in the normal range. It is well established in the scientific literature that daily consumption of healthy soluble fiber, such as that found in Fibermucil, is one of the easiest methods of supporting heart health. Plus, the insoluble (bulk) fiber in this natural product helps to “scour” the digestive tract removing undigested food, debris and other by-products. Fiber also speeds gastrointestinal (GI) transit time (the time it takes for food to pass through you) and as a result can help remove digestive by-products sooner and most importantly, naturally helps to support the “regularity” we all seek. Scientific studies consistently demonstrate the long-term health benefits of a high-fiber diet and it is well established that adequate fiber intake is vital for maintaining the optimal functioning of the digestive system. Moreover, when taken with meals, fiber can also provide a natural feeling of fullness to support most weight-loss plans. Fibermucil also includes Lactobacillus sporogenes to help maintain a balance of beneficial flora in your intestines, which supports nutrient absorption and the overall health of the GI tract. Andrew Lessman’s Fibermucil provides a convenient and easy-to-swallow source of the vital fiber which is so lacking from our diet, yet so essential for our good health and regularity.
NATURAL PSYLLIUM FIBER IN SMALL CAPSULES
NATURALLY GENTLE PURE PSYLLIUM FIBER
Rich in Water-Soluble and Bulk Fiber plus Lactobacillus Friendly Flora
UNSURPASSED. Purity. Quality. Integrity. Effectiveness. Andrew Lessman Founder of ProCaps Labs
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C)2011 ProCaps Laboratories
Formulation
NO ADDITIVES.
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All-Solar MANUFACTURING
ProCaps(R) LABORATORIES
Precautions
NOTICE All fiber products should be taken with a full glass of liquid. Consuming any fiber product without adequate fluid may cause choking. Do not use this or any fiber product if you have difficulty swallowing. If you feel abdominal pain or unexpected gastrointestinal discomfort when using this product, discontinue use and consult a physician. Initially, when using this product, evacuations may not occur until the second day, hence you may experience a temporary feeling of fullness. As with any grain product, inhaled or ingested Psyllium Husk may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. If you are taking prescription medicine by mouth, take this product 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.
General
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Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 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.
Sugar
Insoluble Fiber
Psyllium
Lactobacillus sporogenes
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
Lactobacillus sporogenes monograph & interactionsDietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsSoluble Fiber
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fibermucil by ProCaps Laboratories contains four ingredients, and we could only check one of them for drug interactions — Lactobacillus sporogenes (a probiotic).
That ingredient does interact with antibiotics. Taking antibiotics and this probiotic at the same time might reduce how well the probiotic works, because antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the product.
The fix is simple: space them out — don't take them together.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We cannot check the other three active ingredients (Insoluble Fiber, Psyllium, and Soluble Fiber) because we hold no interaction data for them. That doesn't mean they're safe with all medications — it means we haven't reviewed them yet.
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
Before you start Fibermucil, run your current medications through the search tool on this page, especially any antibiotics you're taking.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fibermucil interact with 2,083 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 6 ingredients in Fibermucil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Lactobacillus sporogenes
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amikacin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amoxicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Ampicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Azithromycin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Bacampicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Benznidazole interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Capreomycin interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberCarbamazepine (tegretol), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbamazepine interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefaclor interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefadroxil interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefdinir interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Fibermucil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Fibermucil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus SporogenesAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Cefixime interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefixime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fibermucil 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.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Lactobacillus sporogenes
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fibermucil, from the product label.
ProCaps Laboratories
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- ProCaps Laboratories
- Street Address
- 430 Parkson Rd.
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Phone Number
- 800-800-1200
- Web Address
- www.ProCapsLabs.com
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Bacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
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Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
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Fibermucil'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 38 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.
Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
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- Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
- Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
- Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
- Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
- MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
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- De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
- Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. 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.
- Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
- Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
- Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
- Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
- Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
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- Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
- Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
- Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed
Black Psyllium 18 references
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- Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
- Etman M. Effect of a bulk forming laxative on the bioavailablility of carbamazepine in man. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 1995;21:1901-6.
- Perlman BB. Interaction between lithium salts and ispaghula husk. Lancet 1990;335:416.
- Vaswani SK, Hamilton RG, Valentine MD, Adkinson NF. Psyllium laxative-induced anaphylaxis, asthma, and rhinitis. Allergy 1996;51:266-8. PubMed
- Lantner RR, Espiritu BR, Zumerchik P, Tobin MC. Anaphylaxis following ingestion of a psyllium-containing cereal. JAMA 1990;264:2534-6. DOI
- Kaplan MJ. Anaphylactic reaction to "Heartwise." N Engl J Med 1990;323:1072-3. DOI
- Nordstrom M, Melander A, Robertsson E, Steen B. Influence of wheat bran and of a bulk-forming ispaghula cathartic on the bioavailability of digoxin in geriatric in-patients. Drug Nutr Interact 1987;5:67-9..
- Robinson DS, Benjamin DM, McCormack JJ. Interaction of warfarin and nonsystemic gastrointestinal drugs. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1971;12:491-5. PubMed
- Garcia JJ, Fernandez N, Diez MJ, et al. Influence of two dietary fibers in the oral bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of ethinyloestradiol. Contraception 2000;62:253-7. PubMed
- Fernandez N, Lopez C, Díez R, et al. Drug interactions with the dietary fiber Plantago ovata husk. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2012;8(11):1377-86.
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- Diez R, Garcia JJ, Diez MJ, Sierra M, Sahagun AM, Fernandez N. Influence of Plantago ovata husk (dietary fiber) on the bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of metformin in diabetic rabbits. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017 Jun 7;17(1):298. PubMed
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- Merrick C, Madden CA, Capurso NA. A Case of Blunted Orally Disintegrating Olanzapine Effect Due to Coadministered Psyllium. J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(2):20cr13633. PubMed
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