HMF Forte Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking HMF Forte 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 Forte is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.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 Forte 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 Forte contains 3 active ingredients working together as a digestive and gut-health support. Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria.
The probiotic consortium includes Lactobacillus acidophilus (two strains: CUL-60 and CUL-21) and Bifidobacterium species (two strains of B. animalis subsp. lactis and B. bifidum), which are live, beneficial bacteria meant to support your gut flora. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and sunflower lecithin — that help hold it together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The probiotics in this formula have some evidence behind them. Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium lactis is rated Possibly Effective for respiratory tract infections, IBS, and constipation. Fructooligosaccharides, the prebiotic fiber, lacks reliable evidence for the conditions studied so far — osteoporosis, constipation, diabetes, traveler's diarrhea, and cholesterol — so we can't say whether it works for those uses based on the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both probiotic strains are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal and mild: abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and burping.
These are uncommon when the probiotics are used as directed. Fructooligosaccharides can cause gas and bloating, especially at higher doses, but clinical trials suggest doses under 10 grams daily are generally mild.
Since supplement-level use of FOS and the safety data for this specific probiotic blend are limited, check with your doctor before starting. Rare serious infections from probiotics have been reported in the medical literature, mainly in people with weakened immunity — discuss your individual risk with your healthcare provider.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take HMF Forte, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any antibiotic drugs. Antibiotics can reduce how well the probiotics in this product work by killing the live organisms.
Your healthcare provider can help you space the doses a few hours apart to protect the probiotics' effectiveness.
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 Forte is a multi-strain probiotic with prebiotic support, most useful if you're dealing with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or supporting general gut health. If you're taking antibiotics, space them away from this product and talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best timing.
Gas and bloating are the main mild side effects to expect, and serious infection risk is rare but possible in vulnerable people. Check with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system or are taking medications.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about HMF Forte, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196155989 |
| Net contents | 50 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 256923 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for HMF Forte by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fructooligosaccharides | 100 mg | -- |
| Probiotic Consortium | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60 & CUL-21) | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (CUL-34) & Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL-20) | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin
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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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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
Daily maintenance
Formulation
Dairy free Gluten free Soy free Non GMO
Vegan
Supports gastrointestinal health 20 billion CFU guaranteed daily
Supports GI health
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Take 1 capsule 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.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
New shelf-stable format
No refrigeration necessary
FDA Statement of Identity
Probiotic Supplement
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HMF Forte by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in HMF Forte by Genestra Brands
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
Fructooligosaccharides
No knowninteractions
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are gener...
Fructooligosaccharides monograph & interactionsProbiotic 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
HMF Forte by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
HMF Forte by Genestra Brands is a probiotic blend that does interact with one major medication type.
Both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium species in this product may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotic drugs if taken at the same time, since antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the probiotics.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The interaction is rated Moderate for both probiotic strains. The concern is straightforward: antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, and they may wipe out a significant portion of the live cultures before they can do their job.
To minimize this risk, your doctor or pharmacist can advise you on spacing these out — typically antibiotics and probiotics are separated by a few hours.
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
Fructooligosaccharides (a prebiotic fiber in the product) was checked and shows no interactions documented in our data. That said, the absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee that none exist.
Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to see if any of them are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in HMF Forte interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in HMF Forte interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Consortium
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Amikacin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + 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 HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Aztreonam interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Benznidazole interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Capreomycin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefamandole interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefazolin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefepime interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefixime interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefonicid interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with HMF Forte — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (cul-34) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20)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) & Bifidobacterium Bifidum (cul-20) + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus (cul-60 & Cul-21) + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in HMF Forte 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 Forte, 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 Forte’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...
Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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 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 →Sources & How We Checked
HMF Forte'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.
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The 29 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.
Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
- Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
- Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
- Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
- Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed
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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 →
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 →
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