Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic 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
Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Schiff Digestive Advantage with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,083 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic by Schiff Digestive Advantage
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
Partial disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086, a probiotic strain — a beneficial live microorganism intended to support digestive health. The tablet also includes inactive ingredients such as fructooligosaccharides (a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria), microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and stearic acid.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
BC30 Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on available evidence. For other uses listed — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer support, and fatty liver disease — the evidence isn't reliable enough to rate how well it works.
If you're taking this for constipation or IBS, you may see a benefit, but results vary from person to person.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
BC30 Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though evidence and product quality can vary across brands and batches. However, there isn't enough reliable safety data overall, and safety information is limited — talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have a weakened immune system, are severely ill, or have a central line or other indwelling catheter.
In those situations, live probiotics carry a theoretical risk of infection (bacteremia or sepsis), though this is rare in people with healthy, intact immune systems. Pregnancy and lactation safety data are not on file for this ingredient; discuss with your doctor or pharmacist whether it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use any antibiotic medications. Antibiotics can reduce the probiotic's effectiveness if taken at the same time, so timing matters.
No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking to ease constipation or IBS symptoms and you don't take antibiotics, this probiotic may be worth a try — it's generally well tolerated. If you do take antibiotics, you'll need to time them separately from this product to protect its effectiveness.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if your immune system is compromised or you have any serious illness.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.
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 Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Schiff Digestive Advantage |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 32 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 11, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 261796 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic by Schiff Digestive Advantage, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 Gram(s) | 4% |
| BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Schiff Since 1936
Copyright 2018 RB
Health, Hygiene, Home
Formulation
Probiotic survives stomach acid and 100x better
Why Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic? Digestive Advantage Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic includes 2 ingredients ideal to promote better digestive health! The Prebiotic works naturally with Probiotics and it supports the growth of healthy bacteria. Probiotics are good bacteria that promote digestive health and help reduce minor abdominal discomfort and occasional bloating. With continued use, Digestive Advantage Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic is ideal for long-term digestive support.
Gluten Free
Based on survivability testing vs. yogurts and leading probiotics including a high potency probiotic brand offering 50 billion live cultures.
Formula
Prebiotic Fiber Works naturally with probiotics Supports the growth of healthy bacteria Daily Probiotic Supports Overall Digestive & Immune Health
Why Use Digestive Advantage? Many probiotics don't survive through the stomach's acid. Digestive Advantage does! It survives stomach acid 100X better; one serving a day delivers more live good bacteria to your digestive system than leading probiotics and yogurts to naturally support your digestive health. Why does Digestive Advantage Survive? Only Digestive Advangtage uses BC30, a unique patented probiotic, that is naturally protected by a protein shell. A natural protein shell protects our probiotic allowing it to survive stomach acid so more live good bacteria can get to your digestive tract and reach the intestines, where you need them most. Probiotics in your intestines promote a healthy digestive and immune system.
Studies reveal that the single strain of probiotic used in Digestive Advantage survives 100x better than leading probiotics and yogurts so it can deliver good bacteria where you need it.
Powered by Ganedon BC30 Probiotic Digestive & Immune Health
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
One daily
Directions: Adults 18 years and older, take one (1) tablet daily with food.
Precautions
Contains Soy.
If pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication, consult your physician before using this product.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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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Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic by Schiff Digestive Advantage label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic by Schiff Digestive Advantage
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container32 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.
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsBC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086
Interacts with182 drugs
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...
BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic by Schiff Digestive Advantage Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Schiff Digestive Advantage Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic contains BC30 Bacillus coagulans, a live probiotic organism that has a documented Moderate interaction with antibiotics.
Taking antibiotics at the same time as this product may kill off a significant portion of the live organisms, reducing how well the probiotic works for you.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The issue is timing: antibiotics don't discriminate — they can kill the beneficial bacteria in this product along with the infection-causing bacteria you're treating. The solution is straightforward: space them out.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to separate when you take your antibiotic and when you take this supplement — typically a few hours apart works, but it depends on which antibiotic you're on.
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications. Use the search tool on this page to check your exact antibiotics before you start, or ask your pharmacist to review your specific prescription.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic interact with 2,083 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amikacin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amoxicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + 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 Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Ampicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Azithromycin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Bacampicillin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Benznidazole interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Capreomycin interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberCarbamazepine (tegretol), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbamazepine interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefaclor interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefadroxil interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefdinir interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bc30 Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30, 6086 + Cefixime interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cefixime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic 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.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
BC30 Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic, from the product label.
Schiff Digestive Advantage
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- Reckitt Benckiser
- City
- Parsippany
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07054-0224
- Phone Number
- 1-800-526-6251
- Web Address
- www.DigestiveAdvantage.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Prebiotic Fiber + Daily Probiotic’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
Read the full Black Psyllium monograph → Herb & supplement monographBacillus Coagulans
Interacts with 182 drugsBacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...
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Prebiotic Fiber + Daily 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.
- 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 38 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.
Black Psyllium 18 references
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- Etman M. Effect of a bulk forming laxative on the bioavailablility of carbamazepine in man. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 1995;21:1901-6.
- Perlman BB. Interaction between lithium salts and ispaghula husk. Lancet 1990;335:416.
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Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
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- 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:
- 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
- Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
- 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.
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- Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
- 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
- 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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- Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
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