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HLC Baby F Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pharmax

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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking HLC Baby F 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

HLC Baby F is a dietary supplement by Pharmax with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of HLC Baby F by Pharmax

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
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 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “HLC Consortium” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

HLC Baby F is a powder containing four live probiotic strains: Lactobacillus paracasei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and Lactobacillus salivarius — each chosen for their potential roles in supporting digestive and immune health. The product also contains two inactive ingredients, trans-gluco-oligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides, which act as food for the probiotics (called prebiotics) to help them thrive.

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: infant gut health and digestive balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Colic, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), Prematurity — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Colic.
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The data shows that Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections, though for hay fever, anxiety, and Alzheimer disease the evidence isn't yet reliable enough to rate. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis is possibly effective for IBS, respiratory tract infections, and constipation.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the other two ingredients.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

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 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.

Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis are generally well tolerated in healthy people. Bloating and flatulence are reported with probiotics in general, though not specifically tied to these strains.

With B. lactis, diarrhea has been reported most commonly, and in rare cases gastrointestinal complaints like abdominal pain or worsening diarrhea. People with weakened immune systems should be cautious and talk with their doctor first.

While cases of serious bacterial infection (sepsis) have occurred rarely with probiotics, none have been specifically linked to B. bifidum. One case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child taking B. bifidum with another probiotic, though it's unclear if the probiotics caused it.

For pregnancy, Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated possibly safe; lactation data isn't on file for either strain.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
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 — Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 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 antibiotic drugs, space out when you take them and this product — antibiotics can reduce the probiotic's effectiveness by killing the live organisms. Run your specific antibiotic prescription through the search tool on this page to confirm timing with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with IBS or respiratory infections if you're looking for probiotic support. If you're taking antibiotics, time your doses apart and talk it through with your doctor or pharmacist.

People with weakened immune systems should check with their healthcare provider before starting. Gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating or diarrhea can happen, so start low and see how you feel.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.

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 HLC Baby F, straight from the product label.

Brand Pharmax
Barcode (UPC) 88319621660
Net contents 2.3 oz.; 66 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2016
DSLD ID 60564
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Gluten Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for HLC Baby F by Pharmax, 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:
1.1 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.1 Gram(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
88319621660
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)--
Lactobacillus paracasei (CUL 08)0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20)0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34)0 NP--
HLC Consortium0 NP--
Lactobacillus salivarius (CUL-61)0 NP--

Other ingredients: trans-Gluco-oligosaccharides, Fructooligosaccharides

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended intake: Children (1-4 years): In a glass, add water or milk to one scoop of HLC Baby F and mix. Take once daily with a meal, at least 2-3 hours before or after taking antibiotics, or as professionally directed.

Formula

for formula fed babies

Contains: Milk

Seals/Symbols

Research Driven Strains

Formulation

Gluten Free

Precautions

Contains: Milk

Risk information: If you have an immune-compromised condition, do not use. If you are experiencing fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. If symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen or persist beyond three days, discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner.

Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken.

Keep out of reach of children

General

V1.0 Code PB27-66

General Statements

Vacuum-sealed for your protection and for product freshness.

Human Lactic Commensals (HLC) probiotic strains were studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial at 10 billion CFU per day. Proprietary non-pathogenic human-sourced microflora bacterial strains are utilized as they have strong epithelial adherence and a naturally high tolerance to stomach acid.

Storage

Store under refrigeration (below 46(0)F)

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

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HLC Baby F by Pharmax label

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HLC Baby F label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in HLC Baby F by Pharmax

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.1 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder 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.

HLC Consortium

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Trans-Gluco-oligosaccharides, Fructooligosaccharides. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

HLC Baby F by Pharmax Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) 182
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in HLC Baby F interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in HLC Baby F interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34)

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in HLC Baby F 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.

Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20)1 drug type · 182 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) full monograph & interactions

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34)1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. lactis.
Since B. lactis 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. lactis preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for HLC Baby F, from the product label.

Pharmax

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Name
Seroyal USA
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15275
Phone Number
1-888-737-6925
Web Address
seroyal.com
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HLC Baby F by Pharmax: Common Questions

Does HLC Baby F by Pharmax interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, HLC Baby F has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
HLC Baby F contains 4 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.
Will this probiotic work if I'm on an antibiotic?
Not as well as it could. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the live organisms in this product. The data recommends separating when you take them — ask your doctor or pharmacist what timing makes sense for your prescription and the probiotic.
Can I give this to my baby while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, so there's some reassurance there. For Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis and the other strains, we don't have safety data on file during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or midwife to see what fits your situation.
What are the side effects I might see?
Bloating and flatulence can happen with probiotics in general. With B. lactis specifically, diarrhea is the most common complaint reported. In rare cases people report stomach pain, constipation, or heartburn. A couple of rash cases were reported in studies using a combination of probiotics, but it's unclear which ingredient caused them.
Is this product safe for people with weak immune systems?
The data says those with weakened immune systems should be cautious. There have been rare cases of serious bacterial infection (sepsis) with probiotics in critically ill patients, though none tied specifically to these strains. Talk with your doctor before starting if that's your situation.
What do these probiotic strains actually do?
The Bifidobacterium strains are possibly effective for IBS, respiratory infections, and constipation. There's not enough evidence yet to say whether they help with hay fever, anxiety, or Alzheimer disease. We don't have effectiveness ratings for the Lactobacillus strains in this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind HLC Baby F’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Bifidum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium 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 monograph

Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis is a well-studied probiotic bacterium commonly added to supplements and yogurts to support digestion and gut health. It appears generally safe for most...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

HLC Baby F'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 15 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.

Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  3. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →

Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis 8 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Phuapradit P, Varavithya W, Vathanophas K, et al. Reduction of rotavirus infection in children receiving bifidobacteria-supplemented formula. J Med Assoc Thai 1999;82:S43-8.
  3. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. Taipale TJ, Pienihäkkinen K, Isolauri E, Jokela JT, Söderling EM. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in reducing the risk of infections in early childhood. Pediatr Res. 2016;79(1-1):65-9. PubMed
  6. Amat-Bou M, Garcia-Ribera S, Climent E, et al. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis Subsp. lactis (BPL1) supplementation in children and adolescents with prader-willi syndrome: A randomized crossover trial. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):3123. PubMed
  7. Mäkelä SM, Forssten SD, Kailajärvi M, et al. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 on gastrointestinal inflammation induced by a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Br J Clin Ph
  8. Wildt S, Munck LK, Vinter-Jensen L, et al. Probiotic treatment of collagenous colitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2006;12(5):395-401. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis monograph →

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