GastroDefense Daily Therapy Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GastroDefense Daily Therapy 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
GastroDefense Daily Therapy is a dietary supplement by Sovereign Laboratories with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and regularity, prebiotic gut health, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 641 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cape Aloe, B. bifidum, Acidophilus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign 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
Low disclosure
GastroDefense Daily Therapy contains 10 active ingredients: L. rhamnosus, Inulin, B. bifidum, Acidophilus, B. longum, B. lactis, Cape Aloe, Oat, LactoSpore (Bacillus coagulans), and Colostrum-LD. Most are probiotics — live microorganisms meant to support digestive and immune function — plus Inulin (a plant fiber), Cape Aloe (a plant extract), and Oat.
The capsule also contains silicon dioxide and gelatin as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The data we hold shows that Inulin is possibly effective for obesity, constipation, and diabetes, though evidence for constipation and diabetes remains unclear in some cases. B. bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections.
Acidophilus is possibly effective for IBS, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. B. longum's effectiveness is not established for the conditions listed.
LactoSpore (Bacillus coagulans) is possibly effective for constipation and IBS. Cape Aloe is possibly effective for acne, obesity, diabetes, psoriasis, burns, and constipation.
Oat is likely effective for dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol) and coronary heart disease. We do not hold effectiveness data for L. rhamnosus, B. lactis, or Colostrum-LD.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most ingredients in this product are generally well tolerated in healthy adults. However, several cautions apply.
Inulin commonly causes gas, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea — especially at doses over 30 grams — and anaphylaxis is rare but documented. The probiotics (B. bifidum, Acidophilus, B. longum, and LactoSpore) are generally well tolerated in healthy people but warrant caution in those with weakened immune systems; rare cases of serious infection have been reported in critically ill patients.
Cape Aloe is the most concerning: oral aloe latex causes abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea, and long-term use can lead to serious electrolyte imbalances and muscle weakness. Oat is well tolerated as food and may cause bloating or flatulence as intake increases.
For pregnancy and breastfeeding: Inulin is likely safe, B. bifidum and Acidophilus are possibly safe in pregnancy (lactation data not on file), B. longum is possibly safe in both, Cape Aloe is possibly unsafe in both — the latex may stimulate the uterus and harm the fetus — Oat is likely safe in both as food, and LactoSpore's pregnancy and lactation safety data are not on file.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking GastroDefense Daily Therapy, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) or any heart medication — this is the highest-severity interaction. Also discuss it if you take blood thinners, warfarin, diabetes medications, insulin, or diuretics (water pills).
If you take antibiotics, you'll need to space them apart from this product to protect the live probiotics.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is designed to support digestive health through probiotics, fiber, and plant extracts. If you take diabetes medications, blood thinners, diuretics, or digoxin, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — several ingredients carry documented interactions or safety concerns.
If you take antibiotics, space them out from this product (probiotics work best when separated from antibiotics). Expect possible digestive side effects like gas and bloating, especially early on.
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Assessment coverage: 7 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.
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 GastroDefense Daily Therapy, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sovereign Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 863784000198 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 258999 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| 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 GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L. rhamnosus | 0 NP | -- |
| Inulin | 0 NP | -- |
| B. bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| B. longum | 0 NP | -- |
| B. lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend | 658 mg | -- |
| Cape Aloe | 0 NP | -- |
| Oat | 0 NP | -- |
| LactoSpore | 0 NP | -- |
| Colostrum-LD | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Gelatin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
GastroDefense Daily Therapy supports a balanced healthy immune and digestive system.
GastroDefense Daily Therapy helps promote regularity, supports immune response and maintains healthy intestinal flora for a balanced digestive system.
- Supports healthy immune response - Helps maintain a healthy microbiome - Promotes regularity - Liposomal delivery for optimal absorption
Formula
It is a proprietary formula made up of 6 powerful probiotics, inulin, oat fiber and our own Colostrum-LD bovine colostrum.
Colostrum is the first food of life and is collected from the first milking of Grade A dairy cows. Colostrum-LD is coated with bio-identical liposomal lipids extracted from milk and sunflower oils to help protect the colostrum from the digestion process for optimal absorption.
Improved! 2x more colostrum
Colostrum-LD, Cape aloe, oat, inulin, LactoSpore, acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, B. bifidum, B. longum, B. lactis
Brand IP Statement(s)
LactoSpore is a registered trademark of Sabinsa
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.
General Statements
658 mg each
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults take 1 capsule as needed or as directed by a healthcare professional. May be increased to 2 capsules.
Precautions
Warning: Contains cape aloe. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because cape aloe may worsen these conditions.
Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
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GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign Laboratories
These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › L. rhamnosus
- › Inulin
- › B. bifidum
- › Acidophilus
- › B. longum
- › B. lactis
- › Cape Aloe
- › Oat
- › LactoSpore
- › Colostrum-LD
Other (inactive) ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
GastroDefense Daily Therapy by Sovereign Laboratories contains several ingredients with documented interactions, primarily through its Cape Aloe, Oat, Inulin, and probiotic content (B. bifidum, Acidophilus, B. longum, and LactoSpore).
The most serious interaction is Cape Aloe with digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication — overuse of aloe latex can deplete potassium and increase the risk of toxicity with this drug.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Cape Aloe also interacts with blood thinners (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs), warfarin (Coumadin), and diuretics (water pills) — each a Moderate severity concern. It may increase bleeding risk with blood thinners and warfarin, and compound potassium loss with diuretics.
Additionally, Cape Aloe can lower blood sugar, so it may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications. Oat similarly raises the risk of low blood sugar with diabetes drugs and insulin.
The probiotic ingredients — B. bifidum, Acidophilus, B. longum, and LactoSpore — all carry a Moderate-severity interaction with antibiotics: taking them together may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness because antibiotics can kill the live organisms. The facts advise spacing out the two.
Inulin also theoretically carries a Minor-severity risk of low blood sugar with diabetes medications, though evidence is unclear.
We could not check L. rhamnosus, B. lactis, or Colostrum-LD — interaction data isn't on file for these. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in GastroDefense Daily Therapy interact with 641 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
7 of the 10 ingredients in GastroDefense Daily Therapy interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cape Aloe B. bifidum Acidophilus B. longum LactoSpore Inulin Oat
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeDigoxin (lanoxin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Digoxin interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acarbose interactionOatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Acarbose interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetohexamide interactionOatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Acetohexamide interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Albiglutide interactionOatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Albiglutide interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Alogliptin interactionCape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Alogliptin interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionOatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OatAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Oat + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionCape AloeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionInulinAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Inulin + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Amikacin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amikacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amikacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amikacin interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cape AloeDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Read the full Cape Aloe + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amoxicillin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin interactionAcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + 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 GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Ampicillin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with GastroDefense Daily Therapy — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Acidophilus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in GastroDefense Daily Therapy 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.
Cape Aloe
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Overuse of aloe latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aloe gel can inhibit platelet aggregation. This inhibition was greater than that seen with celecoxib, but less than that seen with aspirin.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests aloe gel might lower blood glucose levels and have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia.
Stimulant Laxatives
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Due to cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex, concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of aloe vera.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that aloe extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
B. bifidum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.
Acidophilus
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.
B. longum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.
LactoSpore
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.
Inulin
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that inulin improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes; however, it is unclear if it has hypoglycemic effects.
Oat
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.
Insulin
Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GastroDefense Daily Therapy, from the product label.
Sovereign Laboratories
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- Sovereign Laboratories
- Street Address
- 30 N. Alamos Dr.
- City
- Cottonwood
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 86326-4020
- Phone Number
- 928-202-4031
- Web Address
- www.mysovlabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind GastroDefense Daily Therapy’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Inulin
Interacts with 86 drugsInulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements and processed foods. It may help with regu...
Read the full Inulin monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Longum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum monograph → Herb & supplement monographAloe
Interacts with 461 drugsAloe vera gel is widely used on the skin for minor burns and irritation, and some research suggests it may help. Aloe latex (the yellow part) is a strong laxative that can cause cramping and...
Read the full Aloe monograph → Herb & supplement monographOats
Interacts with 86 drugsOats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a food, oats are safe for most people, and...
Read the full Oats monograph → Herb & supplement monographBacillus 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...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →Sources & How We Checked
GastroDefense Daily Therapy'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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- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 134 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.
Inulin 17 references
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Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
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- 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
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See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
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- 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
- 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.
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See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
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Aloe 41 references
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