HMF Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking HMF Capsules 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
HMF Capsules is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Probiotic Consortium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands
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
HMF Capsules contains 3 active probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. These are beneficial live bacteria intended to support gut and digestive health.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and sunflower lecithin — which are standard fillers and capsule materials.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis are both rated Possibly Effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections.
The evidence is less established for other uses — allergic rhinitis, anxiety, and Alzheimer disease are listed as having insufficient reliable evidence. The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for all conditions, so talk with your doctor about whether this probiotic is a good fit for your specific goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
All three strains are generally well tolerated by healthy adults and children. The most common side effect reported is diarrhea; bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and other mild gastrointestinal complaints can occur but are uncommon.
In rare cases, probiotics have been associated with infections in people with weakened immune systems. If you have a compromised immune system or are critically ill, check with your doctor before starting.
For pregnancy, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus are rated Possibly Safe, but there isn't enough data to know for certain — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy. Data for breastfeeding safety is not on file for these ingredients.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs are the main medications to watch. Since these are live organisms, antibiotics can kill them if taken at the same time.
Separate your antibiotic dose from this supplement by a few hours — your doctor or pharmacist can advise on the best timing for your situation. No other drug interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
HMF Capsules is a three-strain probiotic meant to support digestive and respiratory health. If you take antibiotics, you'll want to space them a few hours apart from this product to keep the probiotics effective.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take antibiotics regularly.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.
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 HMF Capsules, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196102334 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239104 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21) | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Consortium | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
Genestra HMF (Human Microflora) Probiotics offer: Clinically studied, proprietary strains Doctor-recommended for over 20 years Research-driven, condition-specific formulas Potency guaranteed through expiration
Supports gastrointestinal health
No artificial colors or flavors Non GMO Gluten Free Soy Free Dairy Free No FOS
Vegan
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Adults, Adolescents and Children (6 years and older): Take 2 capsules 2 times daily with meals or as recommended by your health professional.
Precautions
Warning: If you have an immune-compromised condition, do not use.
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
If symptoms of digestive upset occur, stop use and consult your health professional.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Storage
Store under refrigeration (below 46 degrees F).
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.
General Statements
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FDA Statement of Identity
Daily Probiotic Supplement
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HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands
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.
Probiotic Consortium
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
Probiotic Consortium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
HMF Capsules by Genestra Brands contains three live probiotic strains — Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Lactobacillus acidophilus — each of which can interact with antibiotic drugs.
The most serious concern is Moderate: taking these probiotics at the same time as antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of the probiotics, because antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the preparation.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications. The affected drug type is antibiotic drugs.
Since these are live-organism supplements, timing matters — separating the dose of this product from your antibiotic by a few hours can help preserve the probiotic benefit. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the best spacing for your specific antibiotic.
You can use the medication checker below to search your exact antibiotic and see if there's any documented concern.
Check your own medications below · Editorial policy · How we use AI
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in HMF Capsules interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in HMF Capsules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Consortium
CefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cefotetan interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cefotetan interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefoxitin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cefoxitin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefprozil interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cefprozil interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ceftazidime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ceftazidime interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ceftibuten interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ceftibuten interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ceftizoxime interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ceftizoxime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ceftriaxone interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ceftriaxone interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cefuroxime interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cefuroxime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cephalexin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cephalexin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cephapirin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cephapirin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cephradine interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cephradine interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cephradine interactionChloramphenicolChloromycetin, Chloromycetin Injection, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic
How Chloramphenicol interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Chloramphenicol interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Chloramphenicol interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Chloramphenicol interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Chlortetracycline interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Chlortetracycline interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cinoxacin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cinoxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ciprofloxacin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Ciprofloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Ciprofloxacin interactionClarithromycinBiaxin, Biaxin XL
How Clarithromycin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Clarithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Clarithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Clarithromycin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Clinafloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Clinafloxacin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Clinafloxacin interactionClindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T Gel, ClindaMax, Clindesse, Dalacin C
How Clindamycin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Clindamycin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Clindamycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Clindamycin interactionClofazimineLamprene
How Clofazimine interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Clofazimine interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Clofazimine interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Clofazimine interactionCloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Colistimethate interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Colistimethate interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Colistimethate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cyclacillin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cyclacillin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cyclacillin interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Cycloserine interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Cycloserine interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cycloserine interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Dapsone interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Dapsone interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Daptomycin interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Daptomycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Daptomycin interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Demeclocycline interactionProbiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Demeclocycline interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Demeclocycline interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with HMF Capsules — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic ConsortiumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Consortium + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium lactis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in HMF Capsules 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.
Probiotic Consortium
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for HMF Capsules, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
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The Full Monographs Behind HMF Capsules’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus 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 Animalis Subsp. Lactis
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium 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 → 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 →Sources & How We Checked
HMF Capsules'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.
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The 30 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 Animalis Subsp. Lactis 8 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 →
Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 →
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 →
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