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Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Encapsulations

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

Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations

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 1 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This chewable contains six active probiotic ingredients — two of them we have solid data on (Bifidobacterium breve and Lactobacillus acidophilus), and three others (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, and Bifidobacterium lactis) we couldn't fully evaluate. These are "good bacteria" meant to support your gut health.

The inactive ingredients are mostly carriers and flavoring — tapioca dextrose, sunflower lecithin, natural berry and cherry flavor, organic palm oil, and guar gum — to make the tablet chewable and palatable.

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 its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients 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 ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Bacterial vaginosis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Helicobacter pylori — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence is mixed and spotty. Lactobacillus acidophilus shows some promise for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis — all rated Possibly Effective — but it's not a slam dunk for any of them.

Bifidobacterium breve, on the other hand, doesn't have strong evidence for the conditions we checked: it's rated Possibly Ineffective for age-related cognitive decline and sepsis, and there isn't enough reliable data yet to rate it for hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or atopic disease. We don't have effectiveness data on the other three strains in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Bifidobacterium breve is also generally well tolerated in healthy people, but caution is needed if you're very ill or immunocompromised.

Both ingredients are live organisms, so there's a small theoretical risk of infection in critically ill patients; rare cases of bacteremia (bacteria entering the bloodstream) have been reported, especially in preterm infants and very sick adults. Bloating and flatulence can happen with probiotics in general, though they're uncommon.

For pregnancy, Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Safe, but we don't have safety data on file for the other ingredients during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Breve.
  • 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.

If you take antibiotic drugs, you need to separate them from this product — the antibiotics can kill off the live bacteria you're paying for. Space them out and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking both so they can give you the right timing.

No other interaction categories are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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 certain gut and digestive issues if you take Lactobacillus acidophilus strains, though the evidence isn't rock solid. If you're on antibiotics, you'll need to space them apart from this product — ask your doctor or pharmacist for the right timing.

If you're very ill, immunocompromised, or pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare provider before starting it. For everyone else, it's considered low-risk, but we've got limited data, so a quick conversation with your doctor or pharmacist is still a smart move.

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 16, 2022.

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 Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Encapsulations
Barcode (UPC) 766298024233
Net contents 60 Chewable Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 261861
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations, 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 Chewable Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Chewable Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
766298024233
IngredientAmount% DV
Bifidobacterium breve Bb-030 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-140 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-1150 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG0 NP--
Probiotic Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-040 NP--
Acacia, Powder330 mg--

Other ingredients: Tapioca Dextrose, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Mixed Berry Flavor, dark Cherry flavor, organic Palm Oil, Guar Gum

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Label statements
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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Refrigeration may prolong viability.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, ages 4 and up, chew 1 tablet daily, with or between meals, or as directed by a health professional.

Precautions

Warning: Probiotics may be contraindicated for immunocompromised individuals.

If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are immunocompromised, or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Formulation

Natural color variations may occur.

Shelf-stable chewable multi-strain probiotic blend to promote GI, immune and overall health

Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic

Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic

General Statements

Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has 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 Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Chewable Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 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 with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

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

Acacia, Powder

330 mg per serving Form: Acacia senegal

Other (inactive) ingredients: Tapioca Dextrose, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Mixed Berry Flavor, Dark Cherry flavor, Organic Palm Oil, Guar Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor 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 Blend1 drug type · 182 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor, from the product label.

Pure Encapsulations

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Name
Pure Encapsulations
Street Address
490 Boston Post Road
City
Sudbury
State
MA
Phone Number
1-800-753-2277
Web Address
www.PureEncapsulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor 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 Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 with my antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics kill the live organisms in this probiotic, which defeats the purpose. You'll need to separate them — ask your pharmacist for the right spacing between doses.
Will this help my irritable bowel syndrome?
The Lactobacillus acidophilus in here is rated Possibly Effective for IBS, so there's some evidence it might help, but it's not guaranteed. Talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your specific situation.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated Possibly Safe in pregnancy, but we don't have safety data for the other strains in this product during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
What causes the bloating I've heard about with probiotics?
Bloating and flatulence can happen when you start taking probiotics, though it's not common. These effects haven't been specifically reported from Bifidobacterium breve, but they're a known possibility with probiotic use in general.
Is this okay if I'm very sick or in the hospital?
Caution is needed if you're critically ill or immunocompromised — there's a small but real risk of the bacteria entering your bloodstream in those situations. Check with your healthcare provider before using this if you're very ill or have a weakened immune system.

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Probiotic Chewables Natural Berry-Cherry Flavor'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.

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The 24 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 Breve 9 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
  5. Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
  8. Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
  9. Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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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