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Dietary supplement

Pre+Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pre+Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Priority One Nutritional Supplements with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactospore. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients. The first is Lactospore, a strain of live Bacillus coagulans bacteria — a type of probiotic designed to support your gut.

The second ingredient is PreticX 95P, which we couldn't find interaction or effectiveness data for in our system. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients like silicon dioxide and purified water to hold everything together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive health and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, and more.

Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans) is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For other uses listed — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer prevention, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't established in our data.

PreticX 95P's effectiveness data isn't on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though product quality varies between brands. That said, there isn't enough reliable safety data to cover every situation, so talk to your doctor before using — especially if you're severely ill, immunocompromised, or have a central line or other indwelling catheter, as rare cases of serious infection have been reported in those groups.

Pregnancy and lactation safety data for this product isn't on file; ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you're taking antibiotics, separate them from this product — don't take them together, as the antibiotics may kill the beneficial bacteria and reduce the probiotic's effectiveness. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're dealing with constipation or IBS and have a healthy immune system, this probiotic may help. Just don't take it at the same time as antibiotics — space them several hours apart.

If you're on any medications or have a weakened immune system, check with your pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pre+Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Priority One Nutritional Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 815354021881
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 310774
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
815354021881
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories1 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)--
Lactospore133 mg--
PreticX 95P1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or breast feeding, consult your physician before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

For professional use only.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: Take three (3) capsules daily or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Contains no preservatives. Bisphenol-A (BPA) & Phthalate free

Vegetarian formulation

Non-GMO

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified

Brand IP Statement(s)

Priority One Nutritional Supplements Inc. Since 1988

PreticX 95P is a trademark of AIDP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. LactoSpore is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation

Formula

PreticX Optimize your flora LactoSpore Stable probiotic

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

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.

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Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container40 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.

Lactospore

Interacts with
182 drugs
133 mg per serving Form: Bacillus coagulans

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

Lactospore monograph & interactions

PreticX 95P

1000 mg per serving Form: Xylo-oligosaccharides

Other (inactive) ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pre+Probiotic with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lactospore1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pre+Probiotic, from the product label.

Priority One Nutritional Supplements

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Name
Priority One Nutritional Supplements, Inc.
Web Address
www.priorityonevitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements: Common Questions

Does Pre+Probiotic by Priority One Nutritional Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pre+Probiotic has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pre+Probiotic contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this with my antibiotic?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this probiotic and make it less effective. Take your antibiotic at one time of day and this product several hours apart — ask your pharmacist for the exact timing that works best for your antibiotic.
Does this really help with IBS or constipation?
Bacillus coagulans (Lactospore) is possibly effective for both. That means there's some evidence it can help, but it's not a guarantee — results vary. Give it a fair trial and track how you feel.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for pregnancy or lactation with this product. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh the benefits and risks for your situation.
What's Lactospore?
It's a live strain of beneficial bacteria called Bacillus coagulans. Probiotics like this are meant to support your gut health and digestion.
What's PreticX 95P for?
We don't have effectiveness data for that ingredient on file, so I can't tell you what it's designed to do. You might check the product label or contact the manufacturer for more details.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pre+Probiotic'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.

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The 20 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.

Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
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  2. Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
  3. Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
  4. Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  8. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
  9. De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
  10. Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
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  12. Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
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  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  15. Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
  16. Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
  17. 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
  18. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
  19. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  20. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed

See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

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