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Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

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

Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, source of prebiotic fiber (inulin), coffee substitute.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chicory root Fiber. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

Computed from our clinical databases

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
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 1 of its 12 active ingredients.
  • “Bifidobacteria Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Fortify Women's 30 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (550 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Lactobacilli Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Chicory, Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 268 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.
Safety Information
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.

HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 3 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2021.

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 Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674102954
Net contents 30 Delayed-Release Veg. Capsule(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 242434
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
033674102954
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-140 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-1150 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG0 NP--
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-040 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-320 NP--
Lactobacillus casei Lc-110 NP--
Chicory root Fiber50 mg--
Bifidobacteria Blend0 NP--
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-370 NP--
Fortify Women's 30 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend550 mg--
Lactobacilli Blend0 NP--
Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-330 NP--
HOWARU Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN0010 NP--
HOWARU Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM0 NP--
HOWARU Bifidobacterium lactis HN0190 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formula

Powerful probiotics for women's daily digestive & immune health Formulated with 11 probiotic strains + prebiotics 30 billion active cultures, guaranteed!

Women's probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion live probiotic cultures per capsule 11 Probiotic strains

Specifically formulated for women with a proprietary blend of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria probiotics, Fortify is a powerful ally with HN019, BL-04, La-14, HN001, researched probiotic strains to support digestive, immune, and vaginal health. Lactobacilli cultures to work in your small intestine Bifidobacteria cultures to support your colon Formulated with 11 probiotic strains + prebiotics Fortify Women's 30 Billion CFU formula contains 11 probiotic strains designed to support gut diversity + prebiotics, a food source of good bacteria.

Innovative new bottle technology helps ensure this product will deliver 30 billion live probiotic cultures until the date of expiration without refrigeration to help balance your intestinal tract and support immune health.

Contains the Doctor Preferred probiotic for regularity

Women's health

Formulation

One capsule, multiple benefits Targeted delivery

Gluten free. No artificial colors.

Certified GF Gluten-free Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Taking Fortify every day helps: Support vaginal health Promote digestive balance Support a healthy immune response Guaranteed potency Potency of live cultures measured in Colony Forming Units (CFU).

Targeted delivery Each capsule is resistant to the harmful effects of stomach acid and distributes live cultures to the proper area of the small intestine and colon, right where they're needed most!

Researched probiotic strains

No artificial colors Gluten free

Digestive balance Immune health

Storage

Store in a dry place at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C) or below. May be refrigerated.

No refrigeration required

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Howaru probiotic quality you can feel The probiotic strains contained in this product are manufactured by DuPont. HOWARU is a registered trademark of DuPont. Copyright 2020 Nature's Way Brands, LLC.

Seals/Symbols

Certified GF Gluten-free Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Certified Authentic Tru-ID DNA authenticated probiotic strains

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General Statements

Everyday care

Based on an IQVIA ProVoice survey of Primary Care Physicians, HOWARU B. lactis HN019 is the Doctor preferred probiotic strain for regularity as compared to other strains in leading probiotic brands, 52-week sales MULO, ending 11/3/2019; December 2019.

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Take 1 capsule daily. May be taken at any time, with or without food.

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Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Chicory root Fiber

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving

Chicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regular...

Chicory root Fiber monograph & interactions

Fortify Women's 30 Billion CFU Proprietary Probiotic Blend

550 mg per serving
  • › Bifidobacteria Blend
  • › Lactobacilli Blend

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Plant-derived Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion contains 3 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 268 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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268Drugs
268 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion 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.

Chicory root Fiber1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research shows that chicory extracts have antidiabetic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
fortifyprobiotics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion has a known interaction with 268 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion 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.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Fortify Women's Probiotic + Prebiotics 30 Billion's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 28 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.

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 →

Chicory 13 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Stone-Dorshow T, Levitt MD. Gaseous response to ingestion of a poorly absorbed fructo-oligosaccharide sweetener. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:61-5. PubMed
  3. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  4. 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
  5. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  6. Cadot, P., Kochuyt, A. M., van Ree, R., and Ceuppens, J. L. Oral allergy syndrome to chicory associated with birch pollen allergy. Int.Arch.Allergy Immunol. 2003;131(1):19-24. PubMed
  7. Friis, B., Hjorth, N., Vail, J. T., Jr., and Mitchell, J. C. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce). Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(5):311-313.
  8. Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
  9. Pirson F, Detry B, Pilette C. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by chicory and oral allergy syndrome associated with bet v 1-related protein. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009;19(4):306-10.
  10. Willi R, Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, et al. Contact anaphylaxis and protein contact dermatitis in a cook handling chicory leaves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60(4):226-7. PubMed
  11. Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
  12. Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
  13. Devi Kt R, Sivalingam N. Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic ß-cell damage by inhibiting NF-?B activation and oxidative stress. J Appl Biomed 2020;18(2-3):70-9. PubMed

See these in context on the Chicory monograph →

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