Mega Acidophilus Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mega Acidophilus 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
Mega Acidophilus is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 188 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Citrus Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mega Acidophilus by Wonder 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Mega Acidophilus contains 5 active ingredients—three Lactobacillus species (acidophilus, helveticus, and salivarius), Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, and Citrus Pectin. The first four are live probiotic bacteria meant to support your gut health; Citrus Pectin is a soluble fiber derived from citrus fruit.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients like vegetable cellulose (the capsule itself), magnesium stearate, vitamin C, and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for what this product does depends on which condition you're thinking about. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis, though the data aren't definitive.
Citrus Pectin is possibly effective for high cholesterol. For the other ingredients and conditions listed—like hay fever, cognitive function, or depression—the data we hold show insufficient evidence to rate them.
Talk with your doctor about what you're hoping this supplement will do for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though you should check with your doctor before use. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur when combined with other probiotics, but these are uncommon.
There's a rare risk of serious infection (bacteremia, sepsis, abscess, or meningitis) if the bacteria translocate from the gut; most documented cases involved people with underlying conditions. Citrus Pectin is also well tolerated in typical amounts and may cause mild gas, loose stools, or cramps.
Rarely, sensitive individuals may have an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis. For pregnancy, Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly safe, and Citrus Pectin is likely safe or possibly safe—but the safety data for Lactobacillus helveticus during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not on file, so discuss this product with your doctor before use if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take Mega Acidophilus, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on antibiotic drugs (the bacteria in this product may be killed by them), lovastatin, tetracycline antibiotics, or digoxin. All of these interactions are rated Moderate—meaning the drug's effectiveness could drop.
You'll want to time doses separately from antibiotics if you do decide to use both.
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.
This probiotic supplement may help with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or certain infections, but the evidence is not definitive. If you take antibiotics, lovastatin, tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin, or other heart or cholesterol medications, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting—this product can interfere with how these drugs work.
It's generally well tolerated, but those with serious illness or weakened immunity should talk with their doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.
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 Mega Acidophilus, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Wonder Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 262041 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Mega Acidophilus by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Citrus Pectin | 200 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus helveticus | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus salivarius | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend of Cultures | 80 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, L-Ascorbic Acid, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted for seal under cap is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.
Contains milk ingredients.
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no soy, no wheat, no fish and is sodium free. Non-GMO
Gluten free
Nutritionally supports healthy intestinal flora New higher potency
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Refrigerate after opening.
Formula
6 Billion good bacteria per 2 capsules serving at time of manufacture.
Probiotic freeze-dried w/pectin
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
Reorder #9421
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Mega Acidophilus by Wonder Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mega Acidophilus by Wonder Laboratories
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetable 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.
Citrus Pectin
Interacts with23 drugs
Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...
Citrus Pectin monograph & interactionsProprietary Blend of Cultures
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- › Lactobacillus helveticus
- › Lactobacillus salivarius
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, L-Ascorbic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mega Acidophilus by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Mega Acidophilus by Wonder Laboratories contains ingredients that interact with medications.
The most serious concerns come from Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus helveticus, both of which may reduce antibiotic effectiveness if taken at the same time—the bacteria in these supplements can be killed by antibiotics, which defeats their purpose.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Citrus Pectin in this product may reduce how your body absorbs three important medications: lovastatin (a cholesterol drug), tetracycline antibiotics, and digoxin (a heart medication). If absorption drops, these drugs may become less effective.
All three of these interactions are rated Moderate severity.
We couldn't check Bifidobacterium animalis lactis and Lactobacillus salivarius for interactions—we don't hold interaction data for those two. Altogether, these interactions span 188 individual medications.
Before you start this product, use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your prescriptions are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mega Acidophilus interact with 188 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Mega Acidophilus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus helveticus Citrus Pectin
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amikacin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + 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 Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionCitrus PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Citrus Pectin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Azithromycin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Aztreonam interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bacampicillin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bacitracin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Benznidazole interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Citrus PectinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
Read the full Citrus Pectin + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Capreomycin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefaclor interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefadroxil interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefamandole interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefazolin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefdinir interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefepime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefixime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefmetazole interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefonicid interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefoperazone interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Mega Acidophilus — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Mega Acidophilus 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.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
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.
Lactobacillus helveticus
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. helveticus.
Lactobacillus helveticus 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. helveticus preparations by at least two hours.
Citrus Pectin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Mega Acidophilus, from the product label.
Wonder Laboratories
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- Wonder Laboratories
- Street Address
- 115 S.C.T. Ct.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
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The Full Monographs Behind Mega Acidophilus’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Pectin
Interacts with 23 drugsPectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...
Read the full Pectin 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 monographLactobacillus Helveticus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus helveticus is a lactic acid bacterium used as a probiotic, often combined with other strains in mood, gut, and general wellness products. Early research is interesting—especial...
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Mega Acidophilus'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 28 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.
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 →
Pectin 11 references
- Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
- Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
- Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
- Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
- Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
- Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
- Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
- Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
- Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed
Lactobacillus Helveticus 2 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Helveticus monograph →
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