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Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by EZ Melts

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

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.

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

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
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Bacillus Coagulans's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Bacillus Coagulans for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Constipation — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
851989007593
IngredientAmount% DV
Bacillus coagulans0 NP--

Other ingredients: Mannitol, Xylitol, Modified Cellulose, Natural flavor and color, Plant-based Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit extract

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Label statements
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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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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bacillus coagulans

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

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 & interactions

Other (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.

Interaction report

Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts 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 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 coagulans1 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 Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry, from the product label.

EZ Melts

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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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts: Common Questions

Does Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry by EZ Melts interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry 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?
Probiotic 5 Billion CFU Sweet Cherry contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 while I'm on an antibiotic?
Technically yes, but you'll want to space them out. Taking them at the same time can reduce the probiotic's effectiveness because the antibiotic may kill the live organisms in the product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how many hours apart to take them — the timing depends on your specific antibiotic.
What does Bacillus coagulans actually do?
It's a live-culture probiotic — a beneficial bacterium meant to support your gut health. The evidence shows it may help with constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For other uses like athletic performance or cancer prevention, we don't yet have enough reliable data to know if it works.
Is this safe if I have a weakened immune system?
That's a question for your doctor or pharmacist. While it's generally well tolerated in healthy people, there have been rare reports of infection in patients with severely weakened immunity or certain medical devices, so personalized advice matters here.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The product facts don't include safety data for pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can weigh the potential benefits and any risks for your individual situation.
What are all the ingredients in this tablet?
The active ingredient is Bacillus coagulans (5 billion CFU). The inactive ingredients are mannitol, xylitol, modified cellulose, natural flavor and color, plant-based magnesium stearate, citric acid, and monk fruit extract — these are binders, sweeteners, and flavorings.

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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

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.

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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