Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Fleet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums 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
Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums is a dietary supplement by Fleet with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for tooth decay prevention, dry mouth, sugar substitute.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet
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 has 2 active ingredients. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol often used for its dental benefits — it may help prevent tooth decay.
Lactobacillus reuteri is a probiotic bacterium, a live microorganism intended to support digestive or immune health. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients including isomalt, fractionated palm oil, calcium stearate, strawberry flavoring, and citric acid.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Xylitol is likely effective for preventing dental caries (cavities) and possibly effective for ear infections (otitis media). The evidence for xylitol in dry mouth, cystic fibrosis, and Gulf War syndrome is insufficient to rate.
We hold no effectiveness data on file for Lactobacillus reuteri in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Xylitol is generally well tolerated in food amounts, though at high doses (30–40 grams) it can cause bowel sounds, diarrhea, and gas. Rare allergic reactions have been reported, including one anaphylactic reaction in a young child; stinging of mucous membranes and minor nosebleeds have also been noted.
Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs. Pregnancy and lactation data on file for xylitol is incomplete — discuss larger or supplemental use with your doctor before taking it while pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums may be worth considering if you're looking for a chewable probiotic with xylitol's dental benefits. Because xylitol can cause digestive upset at higher doses and rare allergic reactions have occurred, and because we have no interaction data for the probiotic ingredient, it's a good idea to run this past your child's doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if your child has a history of allergies or sensitive digestion.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2014.
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 Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Fleet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 301320001778 |
| Net contents | 30 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 33914 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Sugar | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Xylitol | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Lactobacillus reuteri | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Isomalt, Xylitol, fractionated palm oil, Calcium Stearate, strawberry flavoring, anhydrous citric acid
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Have child chew 1 Yum daily.
Formula
May contain trace amounts of milk protein.
Precautions
May contain trace amounts of milk protein.
Do not use if foil imprinted with "Pedia-Lax" is torn or missing.
Not recommended for children under 2 years of age due to choking. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Refrigeration not required. Store at room temperature but not above 77(0)F (25(0)C).
Brand IP Statement(s)
Pedia-Lax(TM) Probiotic Yums(TM) help support natural digestive balance by boosting the good bacteria in your child's digestive system.
Sold under license from BioGaia(R) Protected by corresponding patents 7,374,924,11/978,417 and other issued and pending patent applications.
Formulation
-Sugar Free -Gluten Free -No Artificial Preservatives -No Artificial Colors
-sugar free
General Statements
Just one Yum, once a day!
Probiotic Yums are a great tasting way to help support digestion, and reinforce and maintain intestinal health.
Made in Spain.
-helps support digestive health -easy, great-tasting strawberry bite
ages 2-11 years
FDA Statement of Identity
DAILY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Yum(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sugar
Xylitol
No knowninteractions
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener that has the best-supported benefit for reducing cavities, especially in chewing gum or loz...
Xylitol monograph & interactionsLactobacillus reuteri
Other (inactive) ingredients: Isomalt, Xylitol, Fractionated palm oil, Calcium Stearate, Strawberry flavoring, Anhydrous citric acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums, from the product label.
Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet: Common Questions
Does Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums by Fleet interact with any medications?
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The Full Monographs Behind Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pedia-Lax Probiotic Yums'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.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 7 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.
Xylitol 7 references
- Martindale W. Martindale the Extra Pharmacopoeia. Pharmaceutical Press, 1999.
- Weissman JD, Fernandez F, Hwang PH. Xylitol nasal irrigation in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis: a pilot study. Laryngoscope 2011;121:2468-72. PubMed
- Okamoto K, Kagami M, Kawai M, et al. Anaphylaxis to xylitol diagnosed by skin prick test and basophil activation test. Allergol Int. 2019;68(1):130-131. PubMed
- Rabago D, Kille T, Mundt M, Obasi C. Results of a RCT assessing saline and xylitol nasal irrigation for CRS and fatigue in Gulf War illness. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2020;5(4):613-620.
- Wołyniec W, Szwarc A, Kasprowicz K, et al. Impact of hydration with beverages containing free sugars or xylitol on metabolic and acute kidney injury markers after physical exercise. Front Physiol 2022;13:841056. PubMed
- Bordier V, Teysseire F, Drewe J, et al. Effects of a 5-week intake of erythritol and xylitol on vascular function, abdominal fat and glucose tolerance in humans with obesity: a pilot trial. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2023;6(2):264-272. PubMed
- Margulis I, Cohen-Kerem R, Stein N, et al. Xylitol nasal spray for prevention of recurrent acute otitis media in children: A prospective two-center cohort study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024;176:111818. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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