PB8 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking PB8 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
PB8 is a dietary supplement by Nutrition Now with 13 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair, skin, and nail health, bone health and osteoporosis, joint and connective tissue support.Based on those ingredients, 434 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Magnesium Stearate, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, Lactobacillus gasseri LG-36. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of PB8 by Nutrition Now
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
PB8 contains 13 ingredients total. The active components are a proprietary blend of eight live probiotic bacteria strains — including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium lactis, and several others — designed to support your gut flora.
The capsule also contains magnesium stearate for consistency. The remaining ingredients are inactive: microcrystalline cellulose (a binder), hypromellose, and gellan gum (thickeners for the capsule).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for this probiotic blend is mixed. Lactobacillus acidophilus shows possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Lactobacillus gasseri, on the other hand, hasn't yet been studied enough to establish whether it works for common uses like allergic rhinitis, asthma, bacterial vaginosis, common cold, or diarrhea — the evidence just isn't there yet. For the other strains in the blend, we don't have effectiveness data on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The probiotic strains in PB8 are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though magnesium stearate may cause diarrhea, nausea, or gastrointestinal irritation in some people — especially at higher doses. Because the product contains live organisms, there's a theoretical concern that in rare cases they could cause infection in vulnerable patients, though this is uncommon.
Silicon dioxide (which appears in some formulations) isn't associated with adverse effects from food and normal supplement doses, but long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data for most of these ingredients, so talk with your doctor before using PB8 if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take PB8, check with your pharmacist if you're on levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) — this is the most serious interaction. Also double-check if you take muscle relaxers, potassium-sparing diuretics, calcium channel blockers, antacids, diabetes medications (sulfonylureas), quinolone antibiotics, or bisphosphonates.
And separate any antibiotic doses from this product by at least 2 hours, since the antibiotics could kill the live probiotics and reduce their benefit.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
PB8 is a multi-strain probiotic that may help with specific gut issues like irritable bowel syndrome or antibiotic-associated diarrhea, especially if it contains Lactobacillus acidophilus. However, if you take Parkinson's medication, muscle relaxers, certain diuretics, heart drugs, or antibiotics, you need to check with your pharmacist first — the magnesium in this product and the live bacteria could interfere.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor before starting.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 4 of 13 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.
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 PB8, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutrition Now |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 027917270982 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 331664 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy 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 PB8 by Nutrition Now, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Silicon Dioxide | 0 NP | -- |
| Magnesium Stearate | 0 NP | -- |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 265 mg | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus casei LC-11 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus brevis LBR-35 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus bulgaricus LB-87 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus gasseri LG-36 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Gellan Gum
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.
Formulation
Helps support the immune system Helps support the immune system and digestive health
No milk, gluten, or soy BPA-Free Bottles
This product contains no gluten, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, or soy.
Bacteria count will vary after time of manufacture.
Formula
10 Probiotic Strains 10 Billion Good Bacteria (10 Billion CFU at time of manufacture)
General Statements
Trusted for more than 25 years
60 Day Supply
Questions, Comments? Call 888-334-5387 M-F 9AM-5PM ET
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) capsule per day.
Storage
Store in cool, dry place; best if refrigerated after opening.
Precautions
If you have medical condition, are on medication or are pregnant or nursing, please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before using.
Take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage. Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing. Product is best if used before date on label.
Keep out of the reach of children.
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.
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PB8 by Nutrition Now label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in PB8 by Nutrition Now
These are the 13 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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 Probiotic Blend
- › Silicon Dioxide
- › Magnesium Stearate
- › Microcrystalline Cellulose
- › Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
- › Lactobacillus casei LC-11
- › Lactobacillus brevis LBR-35
- › Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32
- › Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37
- › Lactobacillus bulgaricus LB-87
- › Lactobacillus gasseri LG-36
- › Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Gellan Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
PB8 by Nutrition Now Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
PB8 by Nutrition Now is a probiotic capsule with some documented interactions we need to talk through.
The most serious one involves magnesium stearate (an ingredient in the capsule itself) and levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet), a Parkinson's medication — magnesium can cut the drug's effectiveness by a significant amount, so if you take Sinemet, this product isn't a fit without checking with your doctor first.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Magnesium stearate also interacts moderately with skeletal muscle relaxants (muscle relaxers), potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that preserve potassium), calcium channel blockers (heart and blood pressure drugs), antacids, sulfonylureas (diabetes medications), quinolone antibiotics, and bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs). Additionally, the live probiotic bacteria in this blend — specifically Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus gasseri — may be killed by antibiotics if you take them at the same time, which could reduce the probiotic's benefit.
Several of the probiotic strains in this product couldn't be checked against our data: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, Lactobacillus casei LC-11, Lactobacillus brevis LBR-35, Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32, Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, Lactobacillus bulgaricus LB-87, and Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115.
Before you start, use the medication checker below to run through your exact prescriptions — that's the most reliable way to know if this product will work safely with what you're taking.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in PB8 interact with 434 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 13 ingredients in PB8 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Magnesium Stearate Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 Lactobacillus gasseri LG-36
Calcium CarbonateAdcal, Adcal-D3, Calcichew, Os-Cal, Tums
How Calcium Carbonate interacts with PB8 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium StearateAntacids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.
Read the full Magnesium Stearate + Calcium Carbonate interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Capreomycin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCarisoprodolRela, Soma
How Carisoprodol interacts with PB8 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium StearateSkeletal Muscle Relaxants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Read the full Magnesium Stearate + Carisoprodol interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefaclor interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefadroxil interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefamandole interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefazolin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefdinir interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefepime interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefixime interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefmetazole interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefonicid interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefoperazone interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefotaxime interactionCefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefotetan interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefoxitin interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefprozil interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Ceftazidime interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ceftibuten interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Ceftizoxime interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Ceftriaxone interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cefuroxime interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cephalexin interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cephapirin interactionLactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with PB8 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Gasseri Lg-36 + Cephradine interactionLactobacillus Acidophilus La-14Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14 + Cephradine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in PB8 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.
Magnesium Stearate
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking magnesium oxide 1000 mg with levodopa 100 mg/carbidopa 10 mg reduces the area under the curve (AUC) of levodopa by 35% and of carbidopa by 81%. In vitro and animal research shows that magnesium produces an alkaline environment in the digestive tract, which might lead to degradation and reduced bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics and magnesium can increase the risk for neuromuscular weakness.
Both aminoglycosides and magnesium reduce presynaptic acetylcholine release, which can lead to neuromuscular blockade and possible paralysis. This is most likely to occur with high doses of magnesium given intravenously.
Antacids
Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.
A retrospective analysis shows that, in the presence of H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a higher dose of magnesium oxide is needed for a laxative effect. This may also occur with antacids. Under acidic conditions, magnesium oxide is converted to magnesium chloride and then to magnesium bicarbonate, which has an osmotic laxative effect. By reducing acidity, antacids may reduce the conversion of magnesium oxide to the active bicarbonate salt.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Magnesium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Magnesium can decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Cations, including magnesium, can decrease bisphosphonate absorption. Advise patients to separate doses of magnesium and these drugs by at least 2 hours.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Magnesium inhibits calcium entry into smooth muscle cells and may therefore have additive effects with calcium channel blockers. Severe hypotension and neuromuscular blockades may occur when nifedipine is used with intravenous magnesium, although some contradictory evidence suggests that concurrent use of magnesium with nifedipine does not increase the risk of neuromuscular weakness. High doses of magnesium could theoretically have additive effects with other calcium channel blockers.
Digoxin
Magnesium salts may reduce absorption of digoxin.
Clinical evidence suggests that treatment with oral magnesium hydroxide or magnesium trisilicate reduces absorption of digoxin from the intestines. This may reduce the blood levels of digoxin and decrease its therapeutic effects.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Potassium-sparing diuretics also have magnesium-sparing properties, which can counteract the magnesium losses associated with loop and thiazide diuretics. Theoretically, increased magnesium levels could result from concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics and magnesium supplements.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of quinolones.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with quinolones and decrease their absorption. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Parenteral magnesium shortens the time to onset of skeletal muscle relaxants by about 1 minute and prolongs the duration of action by about 2 minutes. Magnesium potentiates the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants by decreasing calcium-mediated release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals, reducing postsynaptic sensitivity to acetylcholine, and having a direct effect on the membrane potential of myocytes. Magnesium also has vasodilatory actions and increases cardiac output, allowing a greater amount of muscle relaxant to reach the motor end plate. A clinical study found that low-dose rocuronium (0.45 mg/kg), when given after administration of magnesium 30 mg/kg over 10 minutes, has an accelerated onset of effect, which matches the onset of effect seen with a full-dose rocuronium regimen (0.6 mg/kg). In another clinical study, onset times for rocuronium doses of 0.3, 0.6, and 1.2 mg/kg were 86, 76, and 50 seconds, respectively, when given alone, but were reduced to 66, 44, and 38 seconds, respectively, when the doses were given after a 15-minute infusion of magnesium sulfate 60 mg/kg. Giving intraoperative intravenous magnesium sulfate, 50 mg/kg loading dose followed by 15 mg/kg/hour, reduces the onset time of rocuronium, enhances its clinical effects, reduces the dose of intraoperative opiates, and prolongs the spontaneous recovery time. It does not affect the activity of subsequently administered neostigmine.
Sulfonylureas
Magnesium increases the systemic absorption of sulfonylureas, increasing their effects and side effects.
Clinical research shows that administration of magnesium hydroxide with glyburide increases glyburide absorption, increases maximal insulin response by 35-fold, and increases the risk of hypoglycemia, when compared with glyburide alone. A similar interaction occurs between magnesium hydroxide and glipizide. The mechanism of this effect appears to be related to the elevation of gastrointestinal pH by magnesium-based antacids, increasing solubility and enhancing absorption of sulfonylureas.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of tetracyclines.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with tetracyclines in the gut and decrease their absorption and antibacterial activity. Advise patients to take these drugs 1 hour before or 2 hours after magnesium supplements.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that magnesium sulfate inhibits platelet aggregation, even at low concentrations. Some preliminary clinical evidence shows that infusion of magnesium sulfate increases bleeding time by 48% and reduces platelet activity. However, other clinical research shows that magnesium does not affect platelet aggregation, although inhibition of platelet-dependent thrombosis can occur.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Gabapentin absorption can be decreased by magnesium.
Clinical research shows that giving magnesium oxide orally along with gabapentin decreases the maximum plasma concentration of gabapentin by 33%, time to maximum concentration by 36%, and area under the curve by 43%. Advise patients to take gabapentin at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)
Sevelamer may increase serum magnesium levels.
In patients on hemodialysis, sevelamer use was associated with a 0.28 mg/dL increase in serum magnesium. The mechanism of this interaction remains unclear.
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14
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 gasseri LG-36
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus gasseri with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. gasseri.
Lactobacillus gasseri preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. gasseri preparations by at least two hours.
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