Probiotic G.I. Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Probiotic G.I. 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 G.I. is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 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 G.I. 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Probiotic G.I. contains six active probiotic ingredients — three Lactobacillus species (casei LC-11, salivarius LS-33, and acidophilus LA-14), two Bifidobacterium species (bifidum Bb-06 and animalis lactis Bl-04), and Streptococcus thermophilus ST-21. These are live beneficial bacteria meant to support your digestive and immune health.
The capsule also holds inactive ingredients: plant fiber, cellulose, and water to hold everything together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product varies by ingredient and condition. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections. Streptococcus thermophilus hasn't shown reliable evidence for the conditions studied so far.
For the other two Lactobacillus strains, we don't have effectiveness data on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
The three probiotic strains we have data on are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. However, since these products contain live organisms, there's a theoretical risk of infection in people with weakened immune systems or in certain rare medical situations — the data mention a few isolated cases in severely ill or immunocompromised patients.
You might notice mild gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, or abdominal discomfort when you first start, though these are uncommon. No pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data is on file for these ingredients.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antibiotic drugs, make sure to space them apart from this supplement — antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in it and reduce its effectiveness. Before starting, check your full medication list with the search tool on this page.
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 or are recovering from antibiotic use, though the evidence is still developing. If you take antibiotics, separate them from this supplement by a few hours.
Anyone with a weakened immune system should check with their doctor first. Talk to your pharmacist, especially if you're on any medications.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.
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 G.I., straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298024073 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 294041 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus casei LC-11 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus salivarius LS-33 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14 | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Streptococcus thermophilus ST-21 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bl-04 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Seals/Symbols
Store in a cool, dry place.
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with or between meals.
Refrigeration may prolong product viability. Best when consumed within 90 days after opening.
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.
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.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. For more information about our manufacturing process visit: www.pureencapsulations.com
Formulation
Shelf-stable; Supports G.I. barrier function
Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free Non-GMO & hypoallergenic
Natural color variations may occur.
Certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org
Non-GMO & hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
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 casei LC-11
- › Lactobacillus salivarius LS-33
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14
- › Streptococcus thermophilus ST-21
- › Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bl-04
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations contains six probiotic ingredients, and two of them have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is with antibiotic drugs — both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum carry Moderate-severity interactions. Antibiotics can kill the live organisms in these probiotics, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
If you're taking an antibiotic, you'll want to separate when you take it from when you take this supplement.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 182 individual medications. We weren't able to check three of the six probiotic strains in this product — Lactobacillus casei LC-11, Lactobacillus salivarius LS-33, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bl-04 — because we hold no data on them.
The fourth checked ingredient, Streptococcus thermophilus ST-21, shows no documented interactions with medications.
Before you start this supplement, run your exact medications through the checker on this page. If you take antibiotics, ask your pharmacist about the best way to time them around this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Probiotic G.I. interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Probiotic G.I. interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend
Dicloxacillin SodiumDycill, Dynapen, Pathocil, Pathocil Injection
How Dicloxacillin Sodium interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Dicloxacillin Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Dicloxacillin Sodium interactionDirithromycinDynabac
How Dirithromycin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Dirithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Dirithromycin interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Doripenem interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Doripenem interactionDoxycyclineDoryx, Doxy, Doxy-D, Doxycin, Doxycycline Injection, Doxylin +6 more
How Doxycycline interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Doxycycline interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Doxycycline interactionDoxycycline HyclateActiclate, Acticlate Cap, Lymepak
How Doxycycline Hyclate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Doxycycline Hyclate interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Doxycycline Hyclate interactionDoxycycline MonohydrateErfacea
How Doxycycline Monohydrate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Doxycycline Monohydrate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Doxycycline Monohydrate interactionDoxycylineDoxychel
How Doxycyline interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Doxycyline interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Doxycyline interactionEnoxacinPenetrex
How Enoxacin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Enoxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Enoxacin interactionErtapenemInvanz
How Ertapenem interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Ertapenem interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Ertapenem interactionErythromycinE-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed Chewable, Erythro Base, Erythro E-C +6 more
How Erythromycin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin interactionErythromycin EthylsuccinateE.E.S. 400, E.E.S. Chewable, Wyamycin S
How Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate interactionErythromycin Ethylsuccinate, SulfisoxazolePediazole
How Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Sulfisoxazole interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Sulfisoxazole interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Sulfisoxazole interactionErythromycin GluceptateErythromycin Gluceptate
How Erythromycin Gluceptate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin Gluceptate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Erythromycin Gluceptate interactionErythromycin LactobionateErythromycin Lactobionate
How Erythromycin Lactobionate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin Lactobionate interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin Lactobionate interactionErythromycin StearateErythro-S, Erythrocin, Ethril
How Erythromycin Stearate interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin Stearate interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin Stearate interactionErythromycin, SulfisoxazoleEryzole
How Erythromycin, Sulfisoxazole interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Erythromycin, Sulfisoxazole interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Erythromycin, Sulfisoxazole interactionFidaxomicinDificid
How Fidaxomicin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Fidaxomicin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Fidaxomicin interactionFinafloxacinXtoro
How Finafloxacin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Finafloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Finafloxacin interactionFlucloxacillinStaphylex
How Flucloxacillin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Flucloxacillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Flucloxacillin interactionFosfomycinMonurol
How Fosfomycin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Fosfomycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Fosfomycin interactionFurazolidoneFuroxone
How Furazolidone interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Furazolidone interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Furazolidone interactionGatifloxacinTequin, Tequin Injection
How Gatifloxacin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Gatifloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Gatifloxacin interactionGemifloxacinFactive
How Gemifloxacin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Gemifloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Gemifloxacin interactionGentamicin (iv)Garamycin
How Gentamicin (iv) interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Gentamicin (iv) interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Gentamicin (iv) interactionGrepafloxacinRaxar
How Grepafloxacin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Grepafloxacin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Grepafloxacin interactionImipenem, CilastatinPrimaxin
How Imipenem, Cilastatin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Imipenem, Cilastatin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Imipenem, Cilastatin interactionImipenem, Cilastatin, RelebactamRecarbrio
How Imipenem, Cilastatin, Relebactam interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Imipenem, Cilastatin, Relebactam interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Imipenem, Cilastatin, Relebactam interactionIsoniazid, RifampinRifamate
How Isoniazid, Rifampin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Isoniazid, Rifampin interactionKanamycinKantrex
How Kanamycin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Kanamycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Kanamycin interactionLansoprazole, Amoxicillin, ClarithromycinPrevpac
How Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin interacts with Probiotic G.I. — through 2 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 + Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Probiotic G.I. 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 G.I., from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
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- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Probiotic G.I. by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
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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...
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Streptococcus thermophilus is a friendly bacterium used as a probiotic, often combined with other strains in yogurt and supplements. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people and may...
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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...
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Probiotic G.I.'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 43 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.
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Streptococcus Thermophilus 21 references
- Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
- Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
- Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
- Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
- Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
- Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
- MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
- Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
- De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
- Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
- Dolatkhah N, Hajifaraji M, Abbasalizadeh F, Aghamohammadzadeh N, Mehrabi Y, Abbasi MM. Is there a value for probiotic supplements in gestational diabetes mellitus? A randomized clinical trial. J Health Popul Nutr. 2015;33:25. PubMed
- 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.
- Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
- Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
- Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
- Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
- Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
- 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
- Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
- Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
- Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed
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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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