Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bluebonnet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS 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
Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS by Bluebonnet
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
This product contains 4 active ingredients: three strains of live, beneficial bacteria (L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum) and FOS, a type of fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut. The capsules themselves are made from vegetable cellulose, with vegetable magnesium stearate as a flow agent—all inactive ingredients that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L. acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis; however, it's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease, and we don't have enough evidence yet on acute respiratory distress syndrome. Bifidobacterium bifidum shows possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections.
L. bulgaricus has insufficient evidence for the conditions tested (acne, hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, asthma, fatty liver disease, and common cold), meaning the research just isn't there yet to say whether it helps. The probiotic combination may work best for gut and digestive issues, but results vary by person.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L. acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are each rated possibly safe in pregnancy; we don't have enough data on L. bulgaricus for pregnancy. All three ingredients are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though people with very weakened immune systems should check with their doctor first.
Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea can happen, but they're uncommon. Because these are live organisms, there's a theoretical risk of infection in some patients, especially those who are critically ill or immunocompromised—talk to your healthcare provider if that applies to you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs are the main concern—they can reduce how well this probiotic works by killing the live bacteria. If you're prescribed an antibiotic, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about timing the two separately.
We couldn't check FOS for interactions, and we don't have interaction data for your other medications yet, so use the search tool on this page to see your full picture.
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 is a targeted probiotic blend for people looking to support digestive and gut health, particularly if they have irritable bowel syndrome or are dealing with antibiotic-related diarrhea. If you're on antibiotics, space out the timing to protect the probiotic.
Check your full medication list with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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 24, 2019.
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 Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bluebonnet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743715009141 |
| Net contents | 250 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204364 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| FOS | 100 mg | -- |
| L. acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| L. bulgaricus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium Bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Formula
Bluebonnet’s Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS Capsules contain over three billion viable microorganisms per capsule. Specially formulated with lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, bifidobacterium bifidum and FOS (fructooligosaccharides). FOS is a unique carbohydrate from chicory root extract. Designed to help promote the growth of friendly bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
L. Acidophilus, L. Bulgaricus, Bifidum
FDA Statement of Identity
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.
Formulation
Made with non GMO ingredients
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice and sodium.
Seals/Symbols
Made with non GMO ingredients
Gluten free
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Refrigeration required.
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Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS by Bluebonnet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS by Bluebonnet
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable 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.
FOS
L. acidophilus
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
L. acidophilus monograph & interactionsL. bulgaricus
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus delbrueckii is a 'friendly' bacterium used in food fermentation and sold as a probiotic, often as part of multi-strain products. It is g...
L. bulgaricus monograph & interactionsBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with182 drugs
Bifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance....
Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bluebonnet's Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS contains three live bacterial strains—L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum—that all interact with antibiotic drugs.
The concern is the same across all three: antibiotics can kill off the live organisms in the probiotic, potentially making the probiotic less effective. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The main thing to know is timing. If you're taking an antibiotic, don't take this probiotic at the same time.
Instead, separate the two by a few hours so the antibiotic has time to do its job without wiping out the probiotic bacteria. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you figure out the right spacing for your specific antibiotic and dose.
We couldn't check one ingredient, FOS (fructooligosaccharides), so we hold no data on whether it interacts with any medications. That doesn't mean it doesn't—just that we don't have the information.
Before you start this product, run your full medication list through the interaction checker on this page to see if anything else pops up.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L. acidophilus L. bulgaricus Bifidobacterium Bifidum
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Amikacin interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amikacin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Amoxicillin interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + 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 Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Ampicillin interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Azithromycin interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Aztreonam interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Aztreonam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Bacampicillin interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacitracin interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Benznidazole interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Benznidazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Capreomycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Capreomycin interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefaclor interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefadroxil interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefamandole interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefamandole interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefazolin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefazolin interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefdinir interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefepime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefepime interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefixime interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefixime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefmetazole interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefonicid interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefonicid interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefoperazone interactionL. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Acidophilus + Cefotaxime interactionL. BulgaricusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Bulgaricus + Cefotaxime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS 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.
L. 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.
L. bulgaricus
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus delbrueckii with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. delbrueckii.
Lactobacillus delbrueckii 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. delbrueckii preparations by at least two hours.
Bifidobacterium 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS, from the product label.
Bluebonnet
- Name
- Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
- Street Address
- 12915 Dairy Ashford
- City
- Sugar Land
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77478
- Web Address
- www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus 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 Delbrueckii
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus delbrueckii is a 'friendly' bacterium used in food fermentation and sold as a probiotic, often as part of multi-strain products. It is generally considered safe for healthy peo...
Read the full Lactobacillus Delbrueckii 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 →Sources & How We Checked
Milk-Free Probiotic Acidophilus plus FOS'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 31 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 →
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii 9 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
- 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.
- Neonakis IK, Skamagkas I, Stafylaki D, Maraki S. Lactobacillus delbrueckii urinary tract infection in a male patient: a case report. Germs 2022;12(2):304-307. PubMed
- Maillet F, Passeron A, Podglajen I, Ranque B, Pouchot J. Lactobacillus delbrueckii urinary tract infection in a male patient. Med Mal Infect 2019;49(3):226-228. PubMed
- Darbro BW, Petroelje BK, Doern GV. Lactobacillus delbrueckii as the cause of urinary tract infection. J Clin Microbiol 2009;47(1):275-7.
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Delbrueckii 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 →
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