Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Kyo-Dophilus
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula 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
Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula is a dietary supplement by Kyo-Dophilus with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are B. longum, B. bifidum, L. gasseri. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula by Kyo-Dophilus
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
Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula contains three active probiotic ingredients — beneficial live bacteria that aim to support gut health. These are Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Lactobacillus gasseri.
The formula also includes inactive ingredients — fructose, dextrin, starch, calcium carbonate, and magnesium stearate — that serve as fillers, binders, and carriers to keep the probiotics stable and protect them until they reach your intestines.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for these probiotics is mixed and incomplete. B. bifidum shows possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections, but B. longum and L. gasseri have insufficient evidence for the conditions listed in our data.
That doesn't mean they don't work — it means larger, better-designed studies haven't yet proven their benefits for those uses. Talk with your doctor about whether this product fits your specific health goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
All three probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy people. However, caution is advised if you're seriously ill, immune-compromised, or have a weakened immune system; the data are limited, so use only under your doctor's guidance.
Rare gastrointestinal side effects — such as abdominal discomfort, bloating, flatulence, and constipation — have been reported. Very rare cases of bacterial bloodstream infection (bacteremia) have occurred in critically ill patients, particularly infants in intensive care.
For B. longum and B. bifidum, the safety data rate these as possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, though evidence is limited; for L. gasseri, there isn't enough data on file to know either way. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Kyo-Dophilus, double-check antibiotic drugs with your doctor or pharmacist — the live probiotics can lose effectiveness if you take them at the same time. You'll want to separate doses by several hours or finish one course before starting the other.
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.
Kyo-Dophilus is a three-strain probiotic that may help some people with IBS or respiratory health, though the evidence is incomplete. If you take antibiotics, you'll need to space them away from this product to keep the probiotics effective.
Anyone who is seriously ill, immune-compromised, or pregnant should talk with their doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2015.
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 Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Kyo-Dophilus |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 023542600316 |
| Net contents | 60 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 42074 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula by Kyo-Dophilus, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| B. longum | 0 NP | -- |
| B. bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| L. gasseri | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical) | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Fructose, Dextrin, Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Take Kyo-Dophilus during and after a cycle of medication, when you travel, and everyday to boost immunity, promote healthy intestinal function and general well-being.
Guaranteed stable at time of consumption.
Digestion & Immune
Promotes Healthy Intestinal Function
Formulation
Vegetarian and dairy free.
Vegetarian and dairy free.
FREE OF: preservatives, sodium, dairy, yeast, gluten, artificial colors and flavors.
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.
Precautions
TAMPER RESISTANT CAP AND SEAL: Do not use if cap drop ring or printed inner seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Certified
FDA Statement of Identity
PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: Take one tablet for adults (1/2 tablet for children under four) with a meal twice daily. For infants, crush and mix 1/2 tablet in food or juice.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place with cap tight.
Refrigeration not required.
Formula
KYO-DOPILUS(R) contains specially cultured, non-dairy, heat-stable, stomach-acid-resistant, human-strains of beneficial bacteria.
Brand IP Statement(s)
THIS FRIENDLY TRIO(TM) gives you relief from the inconvenience caused by bad bacteria.
General
L600A31G
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Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula by Kyo-Dophilus label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula by Kyo-Dophilus
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)
- › B. longum
- › B. bifidum
- › L. gasseri
Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructose, Dextrin, Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula by Kyo-Dophilus Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula contains three live probiotic bacteria — B. longum, B. bifidum, and L. gasseri — and all three interact with antibiotic drugs.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction: taking any of these probiotics at the same time as antibiotics may reduce how well the probiotics work, because the antibiotics can kill off the live organisms before they colonize your gut.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The fix is straightforward — space them out. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise on timing, but generally you'll want to take your antibiotic doses and your probiotic doses several hours apart, or finish one course before starting the other.
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
We could not check one component of the product — the proprietary blend itself — because it lists its individual ingredients separately. The inactive ingredients (fructose, dextrin, starch, calcium carbonate, and magnesium stearate) do not carry documented interactions.
Before you start Kyo-Dophilus alongside any prescription medication, run it through the medication checker on this page to confirm your specific drugs.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. B. longum B. bifidum L. gasseri
CefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefotetan interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefotetan interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cefoxitin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefoxitin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cefprozil interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefprozil interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftazidime interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ceftazidime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ceftibuten interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftibuten interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftizoxime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftizoxime interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ceftriaxone interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ceftriaxone interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cefuroxime interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cefuroxime interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cephalexin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephalexin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephapirin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephapirin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cephradine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cephradine interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cephradine interactionChloramphenicolChloromycetin, Chloromycetin Injection, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic
How Chloramphenicol interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Chloramphenicol interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Chloramphenicol interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Chloramphenicol interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Chlortetracycline interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Chlortetracycline interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cinoxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cinoxacin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Ciprofloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Ciprofloxacin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Ciprofloxacin interactionClarithromycinBiaxin, Biaxin XL
How Clarithromycin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clarithromycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clarithromycin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Clarithromycin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clinafloxacin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Clinafloxacin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clinafloxacin interactionClindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T Gel, ClindaMax, Clindesse, Dalacin C
How Clindamycin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clindamycin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clindamycin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Clindamycin interactionClofazimineLamprene
How Clofazimine interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Clofazimine interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Clofazimine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Clofazimine interactionCloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Colistimethate interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Colistimethate interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Colistimethate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cyclacillin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cyclacillin interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cyclacillin interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Cycloserine interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Cycloserine interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Cycloserine interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dapsone interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dapsone interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Daptomycin interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Daptomycin interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Daptomycin interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Demeclocycline interactionB. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Demeclocycline interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Demeclocycline interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full B. Bifidum + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionL. GasseriAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Gasseri + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionB. LongumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
B. longum
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum 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. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.
B. bifidum
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.
L. gasseri
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. gasseri.
Lactobacillus gasseri 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. gasseri preparations by at least two hours.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula, from the product label.
Kyo-Dophilus
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- Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd.
- Street Address
- 23501 Madero
- City
- Mission Viejo
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92691
- Web Address
- www.kyolic.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Bifidobacterium Longum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum 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 → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Gasseri
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus gasseri is a 'friendly' probiotic bacterium found naturally in the human gut, mouth, and vaginal tract, and in some fermented foods. Early research suggests it may help with di...
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Kyo-Dophilus Vegetarian Formula'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 40 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 Longum 21 references
- Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
- 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
- Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
- 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.
- Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
- Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
- 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
- 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
- Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
- Pillai A, Tan J, Paquette V, Panczuk J. Does probiotic bacteremia in premature infants impact clinically relevant outcomes? A case report and updated review of literature. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020;39:255-259. PubMed
- Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
- Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
- Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
- Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
- Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
- Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
- Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
- Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
- Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum 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 Gasseri 12 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- Ramachandran L, Dontaraju VS, Patel K. Lactobacillus-associated spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in a liver cirrhosis patient on probiotics. Cureus. 2020;12(12):e11896. PubMed
- 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
- Ranchal P, Gupta R, Goldberg R, A Lobo S, Pascual A, El Khoury MY. Penicillin-sensitive Lactobacillus jensenii bacteremia. Am J Ther 2021;28(2):e250-e252. PubMed
- Grazioli-Gauthier L, Rigamonti E, Leo LA, Martinetti Lucchini G, Lo Priore E, Bernasconi E. Lactobacillus jensenii mitral valve endocarditis: Case report, literature review and new perspectives. IDCases 2022;27:e01401. PubMed
- Toprak NU, Bozan T, Yilmaz S, Buyukbayrak EE, Tigen ET. Polymicrobial bacteremia due to Lactobacillus jensenii and Veillonella montpellierensis in a pregnant patient; case report and review of literature. Anaerobe 2022;75:102576. PubMed
- Chazan B, Raz R, Shental Y, Sprecher H, Colodner R. Bacteremia and pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus jensenii in a patient with urolithiasis. Isr Med Assoc J 2008;10(2):164-5.
- Ramos-Coria D, Canto-Losa J, Carrillo-Vázquez D, Carbajal-Morelos L, Estrada-León R, Corona-Rodarte E. Lactobacillus gasseri liver abscess and bacteremia: a case report. BMC Infect Dis 2021;21(1):518. PubMed
- Elikowski W, Malek-Elikowska M, Lisiecka M, Bodora A, Wisniewska K, Oko-Sarnowska Z. Lactobacillus gasseri endocarditis on the aortic valve bioprosthesis - a case report. Pol Merkur Lekarski 2017;43(257):220-223.
- Esquibel A, Dababneh AS, Palraj BR. Lactobacillus gasseri causing bilateral empyema. Case Rep Infect Dis 2017;2017:4895619.
- Tleyjeh IM, Routh J, Qutub MO, Lischer G, Liang KV, Baddour LM. Lactobacillus gasseri causing Fournier's gangrene. Scand J Infect Dis 2004;36(6-7):501-3. PubMed
- Dickgiesser U, Weiss N, Fritsche D. Lactobacillus gasseri as the cause of septic urinary infection. Infection 1984;12(1):14-6. PubMed
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Gasseri monograph →
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