Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by EZ Melts
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry 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
Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry is a dietary supplement by EZ Melts with 1 active ingredient. 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 Bacillus coagulans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts
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 contains one active ingredient: Bacillus coagulans, a live-culture probiotic strain. The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients (mannitol, xylitol, modified cellulose, natural flavor and color, plant-based magnesium stearate, citric acid, and monk fruit extract) that serve as binders, sweeteners, and flavorings.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The evidence for antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to know whether it works for those conditions.
If you're considering it for one of those latter uses, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the quality and safety data on probiotic products vary. There's limited safety information overall, so it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system, are very ill, or have a central venous catheter — there have been rare reports of infection in those populations.
The product facts don't contain information about use during pregnancy or lactation; talk with your doctor for personalized advice if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotics are the main medication type to double-check before taking this product. Antibiotics can reduce how well the probiotic works, so your doctor or pharmacist can help you time them properly — usually several hours apart.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This probiotic may help with constipation or IBS symptoms. The main thing to watch for is spacing it away from antibiotics so they don't interfere with each other.
If you're on any regular medications — especially antibiotics — check them with the tool below before you start. A quick conversation with your doctor or pharmacist is worth it, especially if you have any chronic health conditions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 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 Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry, straight from the product label.
| Brand | EZ Melts |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 851989007593 |
| Net contents | 60 Fast-Melting Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 231326 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus coagulans | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Mannitol, Xylitol, Modified Cellulose, Natural flavor and color, Plant-based Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit extract
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
Zero sugar Gluten-free Non-GMO
Vegan
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet two to three times a day or as recommended by your healthcare professional. Allow tablet to dissolve in mouth. No water necessary.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
General Statements
Dissolvable vitamins
Formula
Formulated with Bacillus Coagulans
FDA Statement of Identity
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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Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts
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Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bacillus coagulans
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...
Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Mannitol, Xylitol, Modified Cellulose, Natural flavor and color, Plant-based Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts contains one active ingredient, Bacillus coagulans, which has a documented interaction with antibiotics.
Taking antibiotics at the same time as this probiotic may reduce how well the probiotic works — because antibiotics can kill off the live organisms that make the product effective. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The fix is simple: space them out. Take your antibiotic and this probiotic several hours apart (or ask your doctor or pharmacist for the best timing for your specific medications).
This way, you get the full benefit of both. If you're on an antibiotic and considering starting this probiotic, check the exact medication with the search tool below before you begin.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + 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 Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bacillus CoagulansAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bacillus Coagulans + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry 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.
Bacillus coagulans
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 Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry, from the product label.
EZ Melts
See all EZ Melts products- Name
- Solara Labs
- Street Address
- 8376 NW 64th St.
- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33166
- Phone Number
- 1-305-477-1325
- Web Address
- www.ezmelts.net
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry'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 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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