Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ 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 Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ is a dietary supplement by Dr. David Williams with 1 active ingredient. 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 Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr. David Williams
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 6 ingredients, all of them live bacterial strains meant to support your gut health. The main active strains are B. longum BB-536, L. acidophilus NCFM, L. plantarum Lp-115, L. rhamnosus Lr-32, B. lactis Bl-04, and B. infantis M-63.
The inactive ingredients — vegetable oil, gelatin, glycerin, soy lecithin, and pectin — are excipients that help stabilize and deliver the live organisms.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for B. longum BB-536 isn't well established in the data we hold — we have insufficient evidence to rate it for the conditions studied, including cognitive decline, hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, anxiety, asthma, and athletic performance. L. acidophilus NCFM has stronger evidence: it's possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
It's possibly ineffective for atopic disease. We don't hold effectiveness data for the other strains in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L. acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. B. longum is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but caution is needed if you're seriously ill or immune-compromised.
Both ingredients have rare reports of gastrointestinal side effects — abdominal discomfort, flatulence, bloating, and constipation with B. longum; epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, and diarrhea with L. acidophilus. There are rare but serious case reports of bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) and sepsis in critically ill infants and severely immune-compromised patients.
For pregnancy, B. longum is rated possibly safe. L. acidophilus is possibly safe in pregnancy, though lactation data aren't on file for it.
Limited safety data exist for both, so check with your doctor before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antibiotic drugs, you'll want to check the timing with your pharmacist before starting this product — these probiotics can be killed by antibiotics taken simultaneously, reducing their effectiveness. Separate dosing of your antibiotic and this supplement is recommended.
If you're critically ill or have a weakened immune system, discuss this product with your doctor first.
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 may be worth considering if you have IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or bacterial vaginosis — L. acidophilus shows promise for these. If you're healthy, it's generally well tolerated, though gastrointestinal side effects are possible.
If you're taking antibiotics, seriously ill, or immune-compromised, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — timing matters, and your individual health picture matters more.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.
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 Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Dr. David Williams |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 678829241647 |
| Net contents | 7 Once-Daily Beadlet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 61953 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr. David Williams, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L. plantarum Lp-115 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. rhamnosus Lr-32 | 0 NP | -- |
| B. longum BB-536 | 0 NP | -- |
| L. acidophilus NCFM | 0 NP | -- |
| B. lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical) | 0 NP | -- |
| B. infantis M-63 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Pectin
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General Statements
Trial size
7 day trial size
People over the age of 50 begin to have a decline in Bifidobacteria.
When taken daily, this formula promotes overall digestion, supports regularity, relieves occasional constipation, gas, and bloating, and supports immune health.
Unconditionally guaranteed for purity and labeled potency.
Beadlet actual size:
This product contains natural ingredients, color variations are normal.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Searching the world for better health
Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ uses Advanced Bead-Lock Technology to ensure that 2 billion live probiotics are protected to survive stomach acid and reach your intestines, where they are needed.
Formula
High Bifidobacteria probiotic with Advanced Bead-Lock Technology restores digestive balance after age 50
Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ contains more Bifidobacteria than Lactobacillus to help replenish naturally declining Bifidobacteria levels and support regularity and digestive balance.
Just 1 daily, easy-to-swallow probiotic beadlet guarantees the delivery of 2 billion live Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus cultures with 6 scientifically studied strains that provide full intestinal coverage for maximum digestive support.
Contains: Soy, Milk
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Seal pouch after each use. No refrigeration necessary.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Doctor’s suggested use: Take 1 beadlet daily prior to a meal. Do not chew or crush.
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.
General
SKU: WBD 02 DT1007, 2016 R-1
Precautions
Contains: Soy, Milk
Note: Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health care professional before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr. David Williams label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr. David Williams
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Beadlet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container7 Amounts shown are per serving.
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical)
Interacts with182 drugs
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical) monograph & interactions- › L. plantarum Lp-115
- › L. rhamnosus Lr-32
- › B. longum BB-536
- › L. acidophilus NCFM
- › B. lactis Bl-04
- › B. infantis M-63
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Pectin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr. David Williams Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ by Dr.
David Williams contains live bacterial strains, and two of them — B. longum BB-536 and L. acidophilus NCFM — have documented interactions with antibiotic drugs. Both can theoretically be killed by antibiotics taken at the same time, which would reduce their effectiveness.
The interaction is Moderate in severity for both ingredients.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
With antibiotic drugs specifically, the concern is straightforward: antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, and when you take them alongside these live probiotics, the antibiotics may eliminate a significant number of the probiotic organisms before they can work. Separating the timing of your antibiotics and this product can help protect the probiotics' viability.
We could not check three other ingredients in this product — L. plantarum Lp-115, B. lactis Bl-04, and B. infantis M-63 — because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
If you take any antibiotic or other prescription medication, run it through the checker below before you start this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical)
CefotetanCefotan
How Cefotetan interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cefotetan interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cefotetan interactionCefoxitinMefoxin
How Cefoxitin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cefoxitin interactionProbiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cefoxitin interactionCefpodoxime ProxetilVantin
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cefpodoxime Proxetil interactionCefprozilCefzil
How Cefprozil interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cefprozil interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cefprozil interactionCeftazidimeCeftazidime, Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime
How Ceftazidime interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ceftazidime interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ceftazidime interactionCeftibutenCedax
How Ceftibuten interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ceftibuten interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ceftibuten interactionCeftizoximeCefizox
How Ceftizoxime interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ceftizoxime interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ceftizoxime interactionCeftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam SodiumZerbaxa
How Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionProbiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium interactionCeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ceftriaxone interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ceftriaxone interactionCefuroximeCeftin, Kefurox, Zinacef
How Cefuroxime interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cefuroxime interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cefuroxime interactionCephalexinCephalex, Keflex, Keftab, Lexin
How Cephalexin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cephalexin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cephalexin interactionCephapirinCefadyl
How Cephapirin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cephapirin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cephapirin interactionCephradineAnspor, Velosef
How Cephradine interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cephradine interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cephradine interactionChloramphenicolChloromycetin, Chloromycetin Injection, Chloromycetin Ophthalmic
How Chloramphenicol interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Chloramphenicol interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Chloramphenicol interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
B. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Chlortetracycline interactionProbiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Chlortetracycline interactionCinoxacinCinobac
How Cinoxacin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cinoxacin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cinoxacin interactionCiprofloxacinCiloxan, Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR, Ciprobay, Otiprio
How Ciprofloxacin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Ciprofloxacin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Ciprofloxacin interactionClarithromycinBiaxin, Biaxin XL
How Clarithromycin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Clarithromycin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Clarithromycin interactionClinafloxacinClinafloxacin
How Clinafloxacin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Clinafloxacin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Clinafloxacin interactionClindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T Gel, ClindaMax, Clindesse, Dalacin C
How Clindamycin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Clindamycin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Clindamycin interactionClofazimineLamprene
How Clofazimine interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Clofazimine interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Clofazimine interactionCloxacillin SodiumCloxapen, Cloxi, Tegopen
How Cloxacillin Sodium interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cloxacillin Sodium interactionColistimethateColy-Mycin M
How Colistimethate interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Colistimethate interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Colistimethate interactionCyclacillinCyclapen-W, Cylcapen
How Cyclacillin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cyclacillin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cyclacillin interactionCycloserineSeromycin
How Cycloserine interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Cycloserine interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Cycloserine interactionDalbavancin HydrochlorideDalvance
How Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Dalbavancin Hydrochloride interactionDapsoneAczone, Avlosulfon, Dapsone
How Dapsone interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Dapsone interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Dapsone interactionDaptomycinCubicin, Dapzura RT
How Daptomycin interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Daptomycin interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Daptomycin interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Demeclocycline interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Demeclocycline interactionDicloxacillin InjectionDynapen Injection
How Dicloxacillin Injection interacts with Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical)Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (non-nutrient Non-botanical) + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionB. Longum Bb-536Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full B. Longum Bb-536 + Dicloxacillin Injection interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+ 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.
Probiotic Bifido Beadlet 50+ Blend (Non-Nutrient Non-Botanical)
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+, from the product label.
Dr. David Williams
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- Healthy Directions
- City
- Bethesda
- State
- MD
- ZipCode
- 20817
- Web Address
- healthydirections.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+’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 monographBifidobacterium Longum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic Advantage Bifido Beadlet 50+'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 36 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.
Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
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- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
- Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
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- Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
- Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
- Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
- Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed
- Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
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- Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
- Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
- Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
- Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
- Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
- Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
- Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
- Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
- Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
- Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
- Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
- Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
- Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
- Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
- Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
- Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
- 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
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
- Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
- Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
- Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
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