GOS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GOS 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
GOS is a dietary supplement by GNC Prebiotic with 1 active ingredient.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GOS by GNC Prebiotic
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.
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 GOS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC Prebiotic |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 048107178512 |
| Net contents | 60 Caplet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 304444 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for GOS by GNC Prebiotic, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| BiMuno B-GOS Galactooligosaccharides | 1.37 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Lactose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Glucose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Galactose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol
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Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains: Milk.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. No refrigeration required.
General Statements
For more information: 1-888-462-2548 Shop now @ GNC.com New
Formulation
Daily need Clinically studied Potency guaranteed Bimuno B-GOS supports digestive comfort in as few as 7 days and improves the growth of healthy digestive tract bacteria In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, where 91 individuals took a daily dose of 1.37 g B-GOS and placebo for 14 days each, during which B-GOS subjects experienced statistically significant improvements in digestive comfort and bloating at both the 7- and 14-day time points, compared to placebo.
Gluten free
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives, no wheat, gluten free, no soy.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets daily.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bimuno and B-GOS are registered trademarks of Clasado IP Limited and are protected by patents 7,883,874, 8,058,047, 8,030,049 and 8,168,414.
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.
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GOS by GNC Prebiotic label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in GOS by GNC Prebiotic
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Caplet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
BiMuno B-GOS Galactooligosaccharides
Other (inactive) ingredients: Lactose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Glucose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Galactose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GOS by GNC Prebiotic Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in GOS. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GOS, from the product label.
GNC Prebiotic
See all GNC Prebiotic products- Name
- General Nutrition Corporation
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15222
- Phone Number
- 1-888-462-2548
- Web Address
- GNC.com
GOS by GNC Prebiotic: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
GOS'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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