Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Alani Nu
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Alani Nu with 2 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 Probiotic Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic by Alani Nu
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 capsule contains 7 active ingredients: three Lactobacillus species (L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus, and L. helveticus), three Bifidobacterium species (B. animalis lactis, B. bifidum, and the related organisms in the blend), and Lactobacillus acidophilus — all live bacterial cultures meant to support your gut microbiome. It also includes fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria.
The inactive ingredients are hypromellose (a capsule material) and vitamin C. These are fillers and binders that help the capsule hold together and protect the contents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for these bacterial strains is mixed and limited. Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, and bacterial vaginosis — though "possibly effective" means the evidence is suggestive, not definitive.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated possibly effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections. For most other uses listed — including allergic rhinitis, anxiety, cognitive function, and depression — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate.
FOS shows insufficient evidence for its intended uses as well (constipation, cholesterol, diabetes, travelers' diarrhea, and bone health).
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The probiotics here are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. However, people with weakened immune systems or serious illness should be cautious before starting, since live bacteria can theoretically cause infection in vulnerable patients — though this is rare.
Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and mild digestive upset can happen, especially when you first start or at higher doses of FOS, but they're usually uncommon and mild. For pregnancy, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are rated possibly safe, but data on lactation and the other strains are not on file.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing to get personalized advice about whether this product fits your situation.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on antibiotics (or planning to start them) — these are Moderate-severity interactions that can reduce how well the probiotic works. Separate the timing of your antibiotic and this supplement to protect the beneficial bacteria.
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 makes sense if you're dealing with IBS, antibiotic-related diarrhea, or certain bacterial infections where one of these strains has some evidence. Just know that antibiotics will interfere with it, so timing matters.
If you're immunocompromised or seriously ill, check with your doctor first. Have your medications reviewed with your pharmacist or doctor before you start, especially if you're on an antibiotic course.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 4 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2019.
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, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic by Alani Nu, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus plantarum | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Fructooligosaccharide | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus helveticus | 0 NP | -- |
| Prebiotic | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Vitamin C
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
Replenish good bacteria Help boost immune system Support healthy digestive system 30 servings
30 days money back guarantee
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Allergen Warning: Processed in a facility and/or manufacturing line that also processes products containing milk, eggs, soybeans, wheat, shellfish, fish oil, tree nuts, and peanut flavor.
Warning: Do not use if you are under 18 years of age.
If you have any medical condition or you are currently using prescription medications, please consult your physician before taking this or any other dietary supplements.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1 capsule by mouth daily with food.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Probiotic by Alani Nu label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic by Alani Nu
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Delayed Release 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.
Probiotic Blend
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 Blend monograph & interactions- › Lactobacillus plantarum
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus
- › Bifidobacterium bifidum
- › Lactobacillus helveticus
Prebiotic
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Vitamin C. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic by Alani Nu Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Alani Nu Probiotic contains several bacterial strains that interact with antibiotic drugs.
Through its Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Lactobacillus helveticus content, this product may decrease the effectiveness of the probiotics themselves when taken together with antibiotics — because antibiotics can kill the live organisms in the probiotic. These are Moderate-severity interactions.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The concern is straightforward: probiotics work because they contain living bacteria. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the beneficial ones you're trying to add.
If you're on an antibiotic course, timing matters. The facts show we could not check three other bacterial strains in this product (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis), so interaction data on those isn't on file.
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), a prebiotic ingredient included here, has no interactions documented in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications.
If you're taking an antibiotic right now or planning to start one, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about timing — separating the doses can help protect the probiotic's effectiveness.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Probiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amikacin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amikacin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + 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 — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Ampicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Azithromycin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Aztreonam interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Aztreonam interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bacampicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bacitracin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Benznidazole interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Benznidazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Capreomycin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Capreomycin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefaclor interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefadroxil interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefamandole interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefamandole interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefazolin interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefazolin interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefdinir interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefepime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefepime interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefixime interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefixime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefmetazole interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefonicid interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefonicid interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefoperazone interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with Probiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefotaxime interactionLactobacillus HelveticusAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus helveticus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus + Cefotaxime interactionBifidobacterium BifidumAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic 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 Blend
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, from the product label.
Alani Nu
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- Alani Nutrition LLC
- Street Address
- PO Box 35159
- City
- Louisville
- State
- KY
- ZipCode
- 40232
- Web Address
- www.Alaninu.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic’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 Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactobacillus Helveticus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus helveticus is a lactic acid bacterium used as a probiotic, often combined with other strains in mood, gut, and general wellness products. Early research is interesting—especial...
Read the full Lactobacillus Helveticus monograph → Herb & supplement monographFructo-oligosaccharides (fos)
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...
Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Probiotic's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 30 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
- 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 →
Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
- 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
- Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
- 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.
- Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
- 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
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Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
- Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
- Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
- Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
- Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
- Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
- Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed
See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →
Lactobacillus Helveticus 2 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
See these in context on the Lactobacillus Helveticus monograph →
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