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Probiotic Gummies Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Equate

Probiotic Gummies label
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Gummy Or Jelly Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Probiotic Gummies 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 Gummies is a dietary supplement by Equate with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans IS-2. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Gummies by Equate

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 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: Bacillus coagulans IS-2, a live probiotic bacterium. The rest is inactive ingredients—natural flavors, glucose syrup, gelatin, invert sugar syrup, sodium citrate, and added colors—which form the gummy base and taste.

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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: helps maintain digestive health and supports immune system.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dyspepsia, Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Travelers' diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, and more.

Bacillus coagulans is rated Possibly Effective for constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). For other uses—antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease—the evidence isn't established enough to rate it.

If you're considering this for constipation or IBS, talk it over with your doctor about whether it's a fit for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but the evidence and quality of probiotic products vary widely. The main concern is that live probiotic organisms—especially in people with weakened immune systems, central lines or tubes in the body, severe illness, or very young infants—have rarely caused serious bloodstream infections (bacteremia and sepsis).

If you're in any of those groups, talk to your doctor before using this. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety data on file; check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

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 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans.
  • 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 antibiotics, separate them from this probiotic by several hours—the antibiotic can inactivate the live organisms. Before starting, check your full medication list with the tool on this page, since the ingredient interacts across 182 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This probiotic may help with constipation or IBS if the evidence pans out for you. The main caution is separating it from antibiotics so the drugs don't kill off the live organisms.

If you have a weakened immune system, are severely ill, have tubes or catheters in place, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 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 Gummies, straight from the product label.

Brand Equate
Barcode (UPC) 681131129824
Net contents 60 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 211458
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Gummies by Equate, 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 Gummy(ies)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Gummy(ies)
UPC/BARCODE
681131129824
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 Calorie(s), 10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates4 Gram(s), 2 Gram(s)2%
Sugar3 Gram(s), 1 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans IS-20 NP, 0 NP--

Other ingredients: Natural Flavors, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin, Invert Sugar, Syrup, Sodium Citrate, Colors added

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Label statements
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

Compare vs Digestive Advantage

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in your digestive tract and promote digestive and immune health. Many other probiotics don't survive the harsh acidic stomach environment. Because the probiotic gummies reaches your intestines alive, they are able to provide digestive and immune health benefits where you need them. Probiotic gummies help lessen minor abdominal discomfort, bloating, and may relieve occasional diarrhea.

Satisfaction guarantee- or we'll replace it or give you your money back. For questions or comments please call 1-888-287-1915.

Product of Australia This product is not manufactured or distributed by Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc. distributor of Digestive Advantage PLD-A338D LB003889

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Probiotic Supplement

Formulation

Dietary Probiotic Supplement That helps maintain digestive health Supports a healthy immune system 10x better survivability vs. yogurt

Dairy free, soy free, gluten free

This product does not contain gluten.

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults and children 4 years of age and up: Chew two (2) to four (4) gummies daily. Children 3 years of age: Chew one (1) gummy daily. Not for children under 3 years of age due to risk of choking.

Precautions

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health care professional before use.

Not for children under 3 years of age due to choking risk. Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect in children. Always consult your pediatrician before giving your child dietary supplements. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if the safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

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Probiotic Gummies by Equate label

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Probiotic Gummies label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Gummies by Equate

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

Serving size1 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly 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.

Sugar

3 Gram(s) per serving

Bacillus coagulans IS-2

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

Bacillus coagulans IS-2 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural Flavors, Glucose Syrup, Gelatin, Invert Sugar, Syrup, Sodium Citrate, Colors added. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Gummies by Equate Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bacillus coagulans IS-2 182

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 2 ingredients in Probiotic Gummies interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans IS-2

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic Gummies 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.

Bacillus coagulans IS-21 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking antibiotics with Bacillus coagulans might decrease the effectiveness of B. coagulans.
B. coagulans 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 B. coagulans preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bacillus coagulans IS-2 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Equate

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Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-888-287-1915
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Probiotic Gummies by Equate: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Gummies by Equate interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Gummies 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 Gummies 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.
Will antibiotics stop this probiotic from working?
Yes. Antibiotics kill bacteria, including the live Bacillus coagulans in this product, so taking them together can reduce how well the probiotic works. Space out your antibiotic and this probiotic by several hours, and ask your doctor or pharmacist exactly when to take each one.
Is this safe if I have a weak immune system?
Probably not without talking to your doctor first. Though rare, live probiotics have caused serious bloodstream infections in people who are severely ill or immunocompromised. Check with your doctor before using this product.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to know. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist—they can weigh the potential benefits and risks for your situation.
Does this actually help with constipation or IBS?
Bacillus coagulans is rated Possibly Effective for both constipation and IBS, meaning some evidence supports it but it's not definitive. Your results may vary, and it's worth discussing with your doctor whether it's right for you.
What's in this besides the probiotic?
The inactive ingredients are natural flavors, glucose syrup, gelatin, invert sugar syrup, sodium citrate, and added colors. These make up the gummy and give it taste and texture.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Gummies’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bacillus Coagulans

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, and certain types of diarrhea. The eviden...

Read the full Bacillus Coagulans monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Gummies'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 20 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.

Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
  1. Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
  2. 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
  3. 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:
  4. 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
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. 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.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  8. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  20. 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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