Natural Acidophilus 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Natural Acidophilus 300 mg 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
Natural Acidophilus 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Rite Aid Pharmacy with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. helveticus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy
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 capsule contains three active probiotic bacteria: Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and L. helveticus, each chosen for their role in supporting gut and immune health. The inactive ingredients are citrus pectin, gelatin, and magnesium stearate — standard capsule components that don't add therapeutic effect but help deliver the probiotics.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for what this product can do varies by ingredient and condition. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections. L. helveticus, however, shows insufficient evidence for all the conditions studied — allergic rhinitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, cognitive function, depression, rotaviral diarrhea, and exercise-induced respiratory infections.
If you're taking this for a specific condition, it's worth discussing with your doctor whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
These probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. The most commonly reported side effects are bloating and flatulence, though these haven't been specifically tied to Bifidobacterium bifidum alone.
A single case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child taking B. bifidum with another probiotic, but it's unclear whether the probiotics caused it. There's a theoretical concern that these live organisms could cause serious infection in people with severely weakened immune systems or critical illness — a very rare event — so caution is warranted if you fall into that category.
Because safety data are limited, check with your doctor before use, especially if you're immunocompromised.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs are the main concern — all three active ingredients in this product can lose effectiveness if taken at the same time as antibiotics. Space them out by a few hours, with your antibiotic and the probiotic at different times of day.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist about the best timing for your specific antibiotic.
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 product may help with irritable bowel syndrome, certain infections, or antibiotic-associated diarrhea if you choose the right timing. The key is spacing it away from antibiotics so the drugs don't kill the live organisms.
If you have a weakened immune system or are critically ill, talk with your doctor first. Run your medications through the checker here, and if you're starting an antibiotic, let your pharmacist know you're considering this so they can help you coordinate the timing.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Rite Aid Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 011822880015 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 45292 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical) | 300 mg | -- |
| L. helveticus | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Citrus Pectin, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
FRESHNESS AND POTENCY GUARANTEED THROUGH:
Probiotic Complex
helps maintain a healthy digestive tract*
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
{Capsule} ACTUAL SIZE
IF YOU'RE NOT SATISFIED, WE'LL HAPPILY REFUND YOUR MONEY.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Formulation
- Milk Free
No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Colors, No Sugar.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
IMPORTANT: Tamper evident seal under cap. Do not use if printed seal is missing or broken.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
General
021309 LNG
Seals/Symbols
RITE AID(R) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place.
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Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)
Other (inactive) ingredients: Citrus Pectin, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Natural Acidophilus 300 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy contains three active probiotic ingredients — Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and L. helveticus — and all three interact with antibiotic drugs.
The concern is the same across all three: antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the probiotic, making the supplement less effective. This is a Moderate-severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The practical fix is straightforward — don't take them at the same time. You'll want to space out your antibiotic and this probiotic by a few hours, ideally with your antibiotic in the morning and the probiotic later in the day (or vice versa).
Your doctor or pharmacist can help you work out the exact timing based on your antibiotic schedule.
Alternatively altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications. The only drug type with documented interactions is antibiotics, which affect all three active ingredients here.
Before you start this product, run your current medications through the interaction checker below — especially if you're on or about to start an antibiotic.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Natural Acidophilus 300 mg interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Natural Acidophilus 300 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium bifidum Lactobacillus acidophilus L. helveticus
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. 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 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Amoxicillin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionLactobacillus 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 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — 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 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Ampicillin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — 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 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Azithromycin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 + Aztreonam interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Aztreonam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Bacampicillin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacitracin interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. 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 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — 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. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + 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 interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 + Capreomycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Capreomycin interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefaclor interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefadroxil interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — 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. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefamandole interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 + Cefazolin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefazolin interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefdinir interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — 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. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionLactobacillus 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 interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 + Cefepime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefepime interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionLactobacillus 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. 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 interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + 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 interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefoperazone interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Natural Acidophilus 300 mg — through 3 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 + Cefotaxime interactionL. HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full L. Helveticus + 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 Natural Acidophilus 300 mg 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.
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.
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.
L. 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Natural Acidophilus 300 mg, from the product label.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
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- Rite Aid
- Street Address
- 30 Hunter Lane
- City
- Camp Hill
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 17011
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Acidophilus 300 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Bifidobacterium 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 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
Natural Acidophilus 300 mg'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 24 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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
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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.
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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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