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Probiotic Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Health Plus Prime

Probiotic Formula label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Probiotic Formula 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Probiotic Formula is a dietary supplement by Health Plus Prime with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

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

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Health Plus Prime Probiotic Formula has 6 active ingredients, all aimed at supporting your gut health. The formula centers on live beneficial bacteria: Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04), Lactobacillus paracasei (Lpc-37), Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14), and Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115).

It also contains Fructooligosaccharide, which acts as a prebiotic — essentially food for the good bacteria — along with marine polysaccharides. The capsule itself is filled with inactive ingredients including cellulose, rice dextrin, and L-leucine, which are common fillers and flow agents.

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).

Evidence on this probiotic's individual ingredients is mixed. Lactobacillus acidophilus shows possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, bacterial vaginosis, and Helicobacter pylori infection — meaning some research supports its use for these, though the data isn't conclusive.

For Fructooligosaccharide, the evidence we hold isn't established: studies haven't yielded enough reliable data to rate its effectiveness for osteoporosis, constipation, diabetes, travelers' diarrhea, or high cholesterol. We have no effectiveness data on file for the other bacterial strains in this formula.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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. The most common side effects when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics are mild gastrointestinal upset — abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, or diarrhea — but these are uncommon.

Fructooligosaccharide can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, especially at higher doses, though studies show doses under 10 grams daily don't significantly increase these symptoms compared to placebo. Because Lactobacillus acidophilus contains live organisms, there is a theoretical (rare) risk of infection in people with severely compromised immunity or certain medical conditions; check with your doctor before use.

Pregnancy safety for L. acidophilus rates as Possibly Safe, but we have limited safety data on Fructooligosaccharide for pregnancy, and no data on file for the other bacterial strains — talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • 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.

Antibiotic drugs are the main medication type to watch: taking them at the same time as this probiotic (Moderate severity) can reduce how well the probiotic works. The fix is simple — take them several hours apart.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This probiotic may help if you have IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or certain other gut issues, especially the Lactobacillus acidophilus component. If you're on antibiotics, space them out from this formula so they don't kill off the live bacteria.

Pregnant or nursing? Check with your doctor — we don't have complete safety data for all the strains here.

Run your medications through our checker before you start.

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 Jul 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Probiotic Formula, straight from the product label.

Brand Health Plus Prime
Barcode (UPC) X001H080RN
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 229106
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X001H080RN
IngredientAmount% DV
Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04)0 NP--
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-370 NP--
Fructooligosaccharide0 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14)0 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115)0 NP--
Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria0 NP--
Marine Polysaccharides0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Dextrin, L-Leucine

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules once daily. For best results, take (1) capsule during the day and one (1) capsule in the evening. Repeat the process daily. Do not exceed two capsules per day.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

Formula

MAKTREK Bi-Pass Technology

Live beneficial bacteria for your digestive health

Formulation

Promotes healthy digestion Replenishes healthy bacteria Promotes immune system health

FDA Statement of Identity

Natural Dietary Supplement

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Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime label

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Probiotic Formula label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 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.

Proprietary Blend of Probiotic Bacteria

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Dextrin, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Probiotic Formula interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 6 ingredients in Probiotic Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14)

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic Formula 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14)1 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
Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14) full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Formula, from the product label.

Health Plus Prime

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Name
Health Plus Prime
Street Address
125 Airport Dr.
City
West Point
State
MS
ZipCode
39773
Phone Number
800-913-2116
Web Address
www.HealthPlusPrime.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Formula by Health Plus Prime interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Formula 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 Formula contains 6 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 probiotic while I'm on antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics kill the live bacteria in this probiotic, making it less effective. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about spacing them out — usually a few hours apart is enough to avoid the problem.
What side effects might I notice?
Some people experience mild gas, bloating, or abdominal discomfort, especially when first starting probiotics or at higher doses. These are usually mild and tend to settle down. If you're sensitive to gas-producing foods, start with a smaller dose and build up slowly.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant?
The Lactobacillus acidophilus in here rates as Possibly Safe in pregnancy, but we don't have enough data on the other strains or the Fructooligosaccharide to say for certain. Talk with your doctor or midwife before taking it during pregnancy.
Will this actually help my IBS or diarrhea?
Lactobacillus acidophilus shows Possibly Effective evidence for both IBS and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. That means some research supports it, but it's not guaranteed to work for everyone. Results vary by person.
What's the Fructooligosaccharide for?
It's a prebiotic — food for the beneficial bacteria in this formula. However, we don't have strong evidence yet that it improves osteoporosis, constipation, or other conditions on its own. It may help feed the probiotics, but the research isn't conclusive yet.
Does this formula have any fillers?
Yes — the capsule contains cellulose, rice dextrin, and L-leucine as inactive ingredients. These are standard flow agents and binders and aren't harmful, but it's not a completely bare formula.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Formula’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Fructo-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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus 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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Formula's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 21 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.

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
  1. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  2. 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
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 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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