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Dietary supplement

Intensive Bowel Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Schiff Digestive Advantage

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Intensive Bowel Support is a dietary supplement by Schiff Digestive Advantage with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage

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

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.

This product has 4 active ingredients: Amylase and Protease (both digestive enzymes that help break down food), Lipase (a fat-digesting enzyme), and BC30 Bacillus coagulans (a probiotic — a live beneficial bacterium). The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients like maltodextrin and microcrystalline cellulose, which are fillers and binders.

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: Digestive health and defend against occasional digestive discomfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

The evidence for this product is mixed and incomplete. BC30 Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though the research isn't conclusive.

For the other ingredients — Amylase, Protease, and Lipase — we don't have established effectiveness ratings in our data. They're digestive enzymes, so they're meant to help your body break down food, but the evidence we hold doesn't rate how well they work for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Bacillus Coagulans

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Protease and Lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though both can occasionally cause digestive upset. BC30 Bacillus coagulans is also generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the product quality and safety evidence vary.

One rare concern with any probiotic is that in severely ill or immunocompromised patients (especially those with central lines), it could theoretically cause infection — but this is uncommon in people with healthy immune systems. During pregnancy, the safety data for all three digestive enzymes is limited, so it's best to check with your doctor first.

The same goes for breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Bacillus Coagulans

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans.
  • 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 antibiotics, separate them from this product by a few hours — the probiotic in it can be killed off by the antibiotic, making it less effective. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but run your complete medication list through the search tool on this page to be sure.

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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 mild constipation or IBS and want to try a probiotic enzyme supplement, this one is generally well tolerated. The main thing to watch is antibiotics — time them separately from this product.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2016.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Intensive Bowel Support, straight from the product label.

Brand Schiff Digestive Advantage
Barcode (UPC) 815066001171
Net contents 96 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2016
DSLD ID 62645
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, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
815066001171
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 60860 NP--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Water, Dextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Caramel color

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Label statements
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General Statements

New look / Improved formula Now with a blend of enzymes to help break down foods and promote healthy digestion.

Studies show that BC30 probiotics and digestive enzymes break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats to aid the digestive process. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in your digestive tract and promote digestive and immune health. Other probiotics don't survive the harsh acidic stomach environment.

Actual size

Enjoy the benefits Helps defend against gas, bloating and occasional diarrhea Relieves occasional abdominal discomfort Promotes long-term digestive health with continued use

Survives 10x better

GUARANTEED for purity, freshness and labeled potency.

Survivability and delivery of probiotic cells to the small & large intestines is one of several factors influencing overall product effect.

New look improved formula with enzymes

Since 1936

The probiotic that survives Improved Formula

Helps defend against occasional gas, bloating & abdominal discomfort

For information call: 1-800-526-6251 (8am-5pm MST M-F)

Brand IP Statement(s)

Schiff Digestive Advantage targets your specific digestive health needs and, with continued use, gives you long-term digestive support.

Digestive Advantage Intensive Bowel Support defends against occasional gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.

Because Digestive Advantage Intensive Bowel Support reaches your intestines alive, it is able to provide digestive and immune health benefits where you need them.

U.S. patents 6,461,607 & 6,849,256. International patents pending.

Studies reveal that the single strain of probiotic used in Schiff Digestive Advantage survives 10x better than other probiotics and yogurt to deliver good bacteria where you need it.

Based on median % survivability of Digestive Advantage vs. probiotic supplements and 20 probiotic yogurts in simulated gastric pH for 2 hours.

POWERED BY Ganeden BC30 Probiotic Digestive & Immune health

Formula

That's because Digestive Advantage contains BC30, a natural probiotic that survives 10x better than yogurt to deliver good bacteria where you need it.

Ganeden BC30 Probiotic

Contains wheat and soy.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

18117 46018117.7

Seals/Symbols

Schiff Quality Guarantee

Formulation

GUARANTEED: No added sugar (sucrose, fructose, lactose), salt (sodium chloride) or yeast. No preservatives or artificial flavors.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Suppelment

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Adults: Take one capsule daily with the largest meal of the day. Some adults may benefit from taking one capsules with two or more meals daily. Children 8 years & over: For children it is recommended that one capsule be opened and contents mixed into food or drink. Upon initial use, it may take 7 to 14 days for you to feel the product working. Consistent, daily use is needed to maintain results.

Just one capsule daily

Storage

No refrigeration necessary.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Contains wheat and soy.

Always consult your pediatrician before giving your child dietary supplements.

Note: If pregnant, lactating or on prescribed medication, consult your physician before using.

Keep out of reach of children.

See for yourself

Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Amylase

0 NP per serving Form: Aspergillus oryzae

Protease

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving Form: Aspergillus oryzae

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Protease monograph & interactions

Lipase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving Form: Rhizopus oryzae

Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...

Lipase monograph & interactions

BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Water, Dextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Caramel color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage 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 Intensive Bowel Support 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.

BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 60861 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Intensive Bowel Support, from the product label.

Schiff Digestive Advantage

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Name
Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc.
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
ZipCode
84104
Phone Number
1-800-526-6251
Web Address
www.DigestiveAdvantage.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage: Common Questions

Does Intensive Bowel Support by Schiff Digestive Advantage interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Intensive Bowel Support 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?
Intensive Bowel Support contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
The BC30 Bacillus coagulans in this product is possibly effective for IBS, but the evidence isn't strong. It might help some people, but results vary. Talk to your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your situation.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
You can, but you should time them carefully. Antibiotics can kill off the live probiotic organisms in this product, making it less effective. Try to take your antibiotic and this supplement at least a few hours apart — ask your pharmacist for the best schedule.
What are these digestive enzymes actually doing?
Amylase, Protease, and Lipase help your body break down carbs, proteins, and fats in food, respectively. If your body doesn't make enough of these on its own, a supplement might help — but we don't have strong evidence data on how well this product works for that.
Is it safe to take while I'm pregnant?
The safety data on all three digestive enzymes in pregnancy is limited. It's best to check with your doctor or pharmacist first before starting this product while pregnant.
Are there any fillers or things I should avoid in this?
The capsule contains several inactive ingredients like maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate — these are standard binders and fillers. If you have allergies to any of those, check the full ingredient list.
Will this help with constipation?
The BC30 Bacillus coagulans in this product is possibly effective for constipation, so it might help some people. The digestive enzymes are meant to aid digestion, not directly treat constipation. Results vary by person.

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The 24 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.

Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
  1. Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →

Lipase 1 reference
  1. Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
  1. Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
  2. Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
  3. Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
  4. Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  8. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
  9. De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
  10. Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
  11. 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.
  12. Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
  13. Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  15. Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
  16. Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
  17. 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
  18. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
  19. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  20. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed

See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

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