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Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by American Health

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored is a dietary supplement by American Health 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 Kidstiks 5 Billion CFU Proprietary Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Probiotic Kidstiks 5 Billion CFU Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored contains 3 active ingredients, all live beneficial bacteria strains: Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71, Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 ND, and Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33. These are the probiotics that do the work.

The product also includes inactive ingredients—fructooligosaccharides and potato starch—which help preserve the bacteria and give the powder its texture.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Digestive health and gut balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Constipation, Radiation-induced diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection.
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Helveticus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Rotaviral diarrhea.

The data we hold shows Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and respiratory tract infections. For Lactobacillus helveticus, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to rate its effectiveness for conditions like hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or cognitive function.

Bifidobacterium infantis's effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you're considering this product for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor to see if the evidence fits your situation.

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.

Both Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus helveticus are generally well tolerated in healthy people. That said, if you have a weakened immune system or a serious illness, you should be cautious and check with your doctor first—the safety data is limited, and live probiotics carry a theoretical risk in those groups.

In clinical studies, bloating and flatulence have been reported with some probiotic products; one case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child taking both B. bifidum and another probiotic strain, though it's unclear if the probiotics caused it. Rare cases of infection from Bifidobacterium species have occurred in critically ill patients, but these are not linked to B. bifidum itself.

Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated Possibly Safe in pregnancy; we don't have data on Lactobacillus helveticus in pregnancy or either ingredient during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 — Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Lactobacillus Helveticus.
  • 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 your child is taking antibiotic drugs, check with your pharmacist before adding this product. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in the probiotic, making it less effective, so timing matters.

No other major drug interactions 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 for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a probiotic for kids designed to support digestive and immune health, and it may help with IBS or respiratory infections based on the evidence we have. If your child is on antibiotics, you'll need to time doses carefully—ask your pharmacist when to give the probiotic relative to the antibiotic.

Before starting, especially if your child has a weakened immune system or serious illness, run your situation past your doctor or pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2017.

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 Kidstiks Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand American Health
Barcode (UPC) 076630656252
Net contents 30 Single Serve Powder Packet(s); 45 Gram(s); 1.5 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2017
DSLD ID 75766
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health, 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:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
076630656252
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-710 NP--
Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52 ND0 NP--
Probiotic Kidstiks 5 Billion CFU Proprietary Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-330 NP--

Other ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Potato Starch

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Label statements
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Formula

Contains milk and soy ingredients.

And, because these probiotics were especially selected for children, they are friendly for kiddie tummies too.

Precautions

Contains milk and soy ingredients.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

This product requires adult supervision and is not to be dispensed by children.

Do not use if packet is torn or open.

Keep out of reach of children

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For children ages 4 and up, empty one complete package and sprinkle on cool food or easily mix into any cool beverage, once daily.

Sprinkle on food Mix into beverages

Just sprinkle one complete packet of this super fine powder or cool food or mix into a cool beverage and your child is good to go!

Formulation

No gluten, no wheat, no egg, no corn, no grapefruit, no sugar, no preservatives, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no peanuts, no tree nuts, no fish, no sodium. Non-GMO.

100% vegetarian.

Gluten, wheat & preservative free

Vegetarian

Non-GMO

General

Prod. No. 65625 B65625 01A

General Statements

30 Single-serve powder packets (1.5g (0.05 oz.)/ea.)

What parent doesn't try to do the best for their children...taking care every day to give them what they need to keep them healthy and happy. Our first line of defense can be making sure we give daily support for our children's immune health. Probiotics can be a great help. They provide a source of good bacteria, the wholesome kind children need to contribute to positive microflora in their body. With 70% of immune cells located in the digestive system, the challenge isn't getting probiotics to work-it's getting children to take them!

Your child will never taste them...and never know that they are there.

All with guaranteed potency through expiration. With guaranteed potency you know the strength is maintained through the last day on the box.

5 billion kid-friendly cultures

Product of France

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

American Health's Probiotic Kidstiks make it super-easy because they have no flavor, and will blend completely into foods and beverages.

With Probiotic Kidstiks every packet delivers a kid-healthy serving of 5 billion, scientifically developed multi-strain cultures.

Probiotic Kidstiks -the perfect way to support your child's immune system with just one easy sprinkle a day.

2017 American Health, Inc.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

See for yourself

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

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 Kidstiks 5 Billion CFU Proprietary Blend monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fructooligosaccharides, Potato Starch. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Probiotic Kidstiks 5 Billion CFU Proprietary 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 Kidstiks Unflavored, from the product label.

American Health

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Name
American Health, Inc.
City
Ronkonkoma
State
NY
ZipCode
11779
Phone Number
800-445-7137
Web Address
www.AmericanHealthUS.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored by American Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored 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 Kidstiks Unflavored contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
My child is on antibiotics. Can we still use this probiotic?
Yes, but timing is key. Since antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in the probiotic, you'll want to separate the doses—your pharmacist can tell you exactly how many hours apart to give them. This keeps the antibiotic working and the probiotic surviving.
Is this safe for kids with weak immune systems?
Those with weakened immune systems should be cautious and talk with their doctor first. The safety data is limited, and live probiotics carry a small theoretical risk in that group. Your child's doctor can weigh the pros and cons for your child's situation.
What's the difference between the bacteria strains in this blend?
This product contains three different strains of beneficial bacteria: Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium infantis, and Lactobacillus helveticus. Each strain may support the gut in slightly different ways, but our data on effectiveness is limited—especially for the infantis strain and helveticus.
Will this help my child's digestion?
Bifidobacterium bifidum may help with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on the evidence we have. For general digestive support or other issues, the evidence isn't established yet in our data, so ask your doctor if it's right for your child.
What side effects might my child experience?
Bloating and flatulence have been reported with some probiotics, though not specifically from B. bifidum. One case of vomiting and fever was reported in a child taking this strain plus another probiotic, but it's unclear if the probiotics caused it. Serious infections are extremely rare.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Bifidobacterium bifidum is rated Possibly Safe in pregnancy. We don't have enough data on the other ingredients or on any of them during breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

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Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Kidstiks Unflavored'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 Bifidum 7 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. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →

Lactobacillus Helveticus 2 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Helveticus monograph →

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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