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Dietary supplement

FloraMyces Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Designs for Health

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

FloraMyces is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for acute diarrhea, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 40 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Saccharomyces boulardii lyo. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of FloraMyces by Designs for Health

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

FloraMyces contains one active ingredient: Saccharomyces boulardii, a beneficial yeast that naturally lives in the gut. It's designed to help restore healthy gut flora, particularly when diarrhea or digestive upset has disrupted your microbiome.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, and rice flour — which are standard fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

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 support with freeze-dried probiotic cells.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection, Travelers' diarrhea, Rotaviral diarrhea, HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Saccharomyces Boulardii is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Saccharomyces Boulardii is rated "Possibly Effective" for Rotaviral diarrhea, Travelers' diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection.
  • Also on file: Saccharomyces Boulardii is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for HIV/AIDS-related diarrhea, Constipation, Crohn disease.

Saccharomyces boulardii is possibly effective for several types of diarrhea: rotaviral diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea, and diarrhea that follows antibiotic use. It's also possibly effective for preventing a serious intestinal condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in at-risk newborns, for treating Clostridioides difficile infection (a stubborn bacterial diarrhea), and for helping clear Helicobacter pylori (a bacterium linked to stomach ulcers).

The evidence for these uses is promising but not yet conclusive — more research would strengthen these findings.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Saccharomyces Boulardii

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Saccharomyces boulardii is generally well tolerated by healthy adults. However, it should be avoided if you're critically ill, immunocompromised, or in intensive care, especially if you have a central line or are on broad-spectrum antibiotics — there are rare reports of the yeast entering the bloodstream (fungemia) in these vulnerable groups.

In rare cases, it may cause gastrointestinal complaints such as abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite. Because reliable safety data are limited, talk with your doctor before starting it, particularly if you have any serious underlying illness or a compromised immune system.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Saccharomyces Boulardii

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Saccharomyces Boulardii.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 40 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 an antifungal medication for any reason, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting FloraMyces — the antifungal may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness. Altogether, these interactions span 40 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

FloraMyces is an option if you're dealing with diarrhea (whether from travel, antibiotics, or other causes) and you're generally healthy. If you're critically ill, immunocompromised, or in intensive care, this isn't the right choice — check with your doctor.

Before you start, confirm with your pharmacist that you're not on an antifungal medication, and discuss the product with them if you have any serious health conditions.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2013.

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 FloraMyces, straight from the product label.

Brand Designs for Health
Barcode (UPC) 879452001947
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2013
DSLD ID 22443
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
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 FloraMyces by Designs for Health, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
879452001947
IngredientAmount% DV
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo500 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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General

FLM060-1

Formulation

Dairy- & Lactose-Free/Freeze-Dried

Does not contain gluten.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

For Professional Use Only

10 billion live freeze-dried cells per serving at time of manufacture.

Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

NO REFRIGERATION NECESSARY.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

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FloraMyces by Designs for Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in FloraMyces by Designs for Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo

Interacts with
40 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: S. cerevisiae

Saccharomyces boulardii is a beneficial yeast used as a probiotic, with the strongest evidence for preventing and treating certain types of diarrhea,...

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

FloraMyces by Designs for Health Drug Interactions

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40 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Saccharomyces boulardii lyo1 drug type · 40 drugs

Antifungals

Theoretically, taking antifungals with Saccharomyces boulardii might decrease the effectiveness of Saccharomyces boulardii.
S. boulardii is a live yeast. Therefore, simultaneously taking antifungals might kill a significant number of the organisms.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for FloraMyces, from the product label.

Designs for Health

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Name
Designs for Health, Inc.
Street Address
980 South Street
City
Suffield
State
CT
ZipCode
06078
Web Address
www.designsforhealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

FloraMyces by Designs for Health: Common Questions

Does FloraMyces by Designs for Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, FloraMyces has a known interaction with 40 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
FloraMyces contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 help my antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
Saccharomyces boulardii is possibly effective for diarrhea that follows antibiotic use. It may help restore the healthy bacteria your antibiotics wiped out. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm on an antifungal?
No — antifungals are designed to kill yeast, so they could kill the live Saccharomyces boulardii in this supplement and make it less effective. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about the timing or whether a different option makes sense.
What does Saccharomyces boulardii actually do?
It's a beneficial yeast that helps restore healthy gut flora after diarrhea or antibiotic use has knocked out your normal intestinal bacteria. A healthy balance of gut organisms supports digestion and immune function.
Is it safe to take if I'm in the hospital or ICU?
No. People who are critically ill or in intensive care — especially those with central lines, on broad-spectrum antibiotics, or receiving tube feeding — have a rare but documented risk of the yeast entering the bloodstream. Avoid this supplement if you're in that situation.
Are there any side effects I should expect?
Most people tolerate it well. Rarely, it can cause mild gastrointestinal complaints like bloating, cramps, nausea, or loss of appetite. If you experience any of these, let your doctor know.

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Sources & How We Checked

FloraMyces'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 26 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.

Saccharomyces Boulardii 26 references
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See these in context on the Saccharomyces Boulardii monograph →

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