Pro-Biotics for Life Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Roex
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pro-Biotics for Life 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
Pro-Biotics for Life is a dietary supplement by Roex with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactospore. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex
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
Pro-Biotics for Life contains 3 active ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans), which are live beneficial bacteria meant to support digestive and gut health, plus Progestive, an ingredient we hold no data on. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients including rice flour, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, dextrin, vegetable stearate, and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis — though the evidence isn't definitive. Lactospore is possibly effective for constipation and IBS.
For other conditions listed in the research, the evidence is either insufficient or suggests it may not help. The effectiveness of Progestive isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactospore are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur when taking these probiotics, though they're uncommon.
Because these products contain live microorganisms, there's a theoretical concern they could cause serious infection in patients who are severely ill, immunocompromised, or have central catheters — but this risk is very low in otherwise healthy people. Lactobacillus acidophilus is considered possibly safe in pregnancy, though data are limited; for lactation, we hold no safety information.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a weakened immune system.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs (Moderate severity) are the key medication type to flag before taking this product. Antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the probiotic, making it less effective.
Separate your antibiotic doses from this supplement — ask your doctor or pharmacist how long to wait between them.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This probiotic might help with IBS, constipation, or antibiotic-related diarrhea if you're generally healthy. The main thing to watch: don't take it at the same time as antibiotics — they'll kill the beneficial bacteria.
If you take any medications, including antibiotics, check them with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.
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 Pro-Biotics for Life, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Roex |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 645245670306 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 211516 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Progestive | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactospore | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Vegetable Stearate, Silica
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Formula
Roex Pro-Biotics for Life contains a powerful blend of 3 bacteria that help replenish friendly flora in the GI tract and promote digestive health and immune system function.
3 powerful probiotics
Powerful blend of 3 probiotics
60 billion CFU per capsule
Precautions
Warnings: Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are taking medications.
Not intended for children.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if clear safety seal around bottle neck is broken or missing.
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.
Storage
Store at room temperature, in a dry place.
Formulation
Supports healthy digestion
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, take 1 capsule daily, as a dietary supplement or as directed by your doctor.
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Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex 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 Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Blend
- › Progestive
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Lactospore
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pro-Biotics for Life by Roex contains Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans), both of which interact with antibiotic drugs.
The most serious concern is Moderate: taking either probiotic with antibiotics at the same time might reduce how well the probiotic works, because antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the preparation.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The product contains one ingredient, Progestive, that we couldn't check for interactions. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
To protect the effectiveness of this probiotic, separate your doses of antibiotics and this product — ask your doctor or pharmacist how much time should pass between them. If you take any prescription medication, run it through the checker below before adding this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pro-Biotics for Life interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Pro-Biotics for Life interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactospore
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amikacin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + 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 Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ampicillin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Azithromycin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Aztreonam interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bacampicillin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bacitracin interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Benznidazole interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Capreomycin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefaclor interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefadroxil interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefamandole interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefazolin interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefdinir interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefepime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefixime interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefmetazole interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefonicid interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefoperazone interactionLactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Pro-Biotics for Life — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LactosporeAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Lactospore + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacillus AcidophilusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Pro-Biotics for Life 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.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.
Lactospore
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 Pro-Biotics for Life, from the product label.
Roex
See all Roex products- Name
- BIN Science LLC
- Street Address
- 8310 South Valley Highway, St. 300
- City
- Englewood
- State
- CO
- ZipCode
- 80112
- Phone Number
- 800-645-0010
- Web Address
- www.roex.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pro-Biotics for Life’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...
Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph → Herb & supplement 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...
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Pro-Biotics for Life'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 35 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.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
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