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Dietary supplement

Infa Skin Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Infa Skin Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 6 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.
  • “Proprietary Ecologic(R) PANDA blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 g) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 4 active ingredients: two Bifidobacterium species (B. animalis lactis and B. bifidum), Lactococcus lactis, and Fat — all live-culture probiotics meant to support your skin and digestive health. It also contains rice starch, maltodextrin, and ascorbic acid as inactive ingredients to stabilize and preserve the cultures.

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 and maternal digestive and immune health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Colic, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), Infant gut microbiome, Maternal-infant health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), Colic.

The evidence is clearest for Bifidobacterium bifidum in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections, where it's rated possibly effective. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and generalized anxiety disorder, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works.

The evidence on Alzheimer disease is also insufficient to rate. The other probiotic ingredients in this blend don't have established effectiveness ratings in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bifidobacterium bifidum is generally well tolerated in healthy people. Those with weakened immune systems should be cautious, and because the evidence is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Bloating and flatulence can happen with probiotics generally, though they haven't been reported specifically from B. bifidum. One child in a study had vomiting and fever while taking B. bifidum with another probiotic, but it's unclear if the probiotics caused it.

Sepsis from Bifidobacterium is very rare and hasn't been linked to B. bifidum in particular.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — 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, separate them from this probiotic by several hours — antibiotics can kill off the live organisms and make the supplement less effective. Use the medication checker below to see if any of your other medications have interactions we've documented.

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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.

If you have IBS or recurrent respiratory infections, this probiotic may be worth discussing with your doctor. Keep in mind you'll need to time it carefully if you're on antibiotics — they can interfere with how well the probiotic works.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if your immune system is compromised.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2012.

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 Infa Skin Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539033777
Net contents 30 Sachet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 6216
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Pregnant Women, Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Lactating, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
310539033777
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat0 {Calories}--
Protein0 g--
Carbohydrates3 g1%
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--
Lactococcus lactis0 NP--
Fat0 g--
Proprietary Ecologic(R) PANDA blend3 g--

Other ingredients: Rice Starch, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid

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Label statements
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.
FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

**Note for exclusively nursing women: If bottle feeding is not elected, nursing women may take the product according to the suggested use for Pregnant Women.

Infant Dose: Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet in breast milk or formula through age 12 months. Children 12-24 months may continue with 1 sachet dissolved in water, juice, or milk.**

Suggested use information: Pregnant Women (starting at 34 weeks): Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet in water, juice or milk. Take once per day, preferably between meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Refrigeration not necessary.

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

Designed especially for mother and baby.

General Statements

% Skin Sensitivity (3 months) Placebo Ecologic PANDA 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Parental-reported 29 12 Physician-confirmed 21 6 *P<0.05

Adapted from Niers, et al. Allergy 2009.

Establishes healthy T-cell balance to support normal skin health.*

General

Component# 65201-DOUGLAS-BOX

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ecologic(R) PANDA is a multi-species probiotic product designed and produced by Winclove Bio Industries BV in Amsterdam, NL.

Ecologic(R) PANDA, a specially designed multi-species probiotic formulation, has been clinically studied in a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial and shown to help establish healthy T-cell balance to support normal skin health.*

Precautions

Contains: Milk and Soy.

Seals/Symbols

Ecologic(R) PANDA

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Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container30 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.

Protein

0 g per serving

Carbohydrates

3 g per serving

Fat

0 g per serving

Proprietary Ecologic(R) PANDA blend

3 g per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Starch, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Infa Skin Probiotic 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.

Bifidobacterium bifidum1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Infa Skin Probiotic, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Infa Skin Probiotic by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Infa Skin Probiotic 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?
Infa Skin Probiotic contains 6 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 antibiotics?
Not as well as it could. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the live cultures in this probiotic, which may reduce its effectiveness. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you on timing — usually separating them by a few hours helps.
Can I take this if I have a weak immune system?
You should be cautious and talk with your doctor or pharmacist first. While probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy people, those with weakened immunity need more careful guidance about whether this is right for them.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, meaning the data suggests it's likely okay — but check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since the evidence is limited.
What side effects should I watch for?
Bloating and flatulence can happen with probiotics, though they haven't been reported specifically with B. bifidum. One child in a study had vomiting and fever, but it's unclear if the probiotic caused it. Tell your doctor if anything unusual happens.
Does this help with allergies or anxiety?
For allergies and anxiety, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether B. bifidum works. The clearest evidence is for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory infections.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Infa Skin Probiotic's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 7 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 →

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