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Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion 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

Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium longum BB536, Howaru. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (17 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion contains four active probiotic ingredients—live beneficial bacteria meant to support digestive health. The product includes Bifidobacterium longum BB536 and Lactobacillus acidophilus (sold under the brand name Howaru), plus Bifidobacterium animalis lactis BL-04 and Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115.

These strains come in a proprietary blend formulation. The softgel capsule also contains inactive ingredients—palm oil, gelatin, glycerin, sunflower lecithin, pectin, and soy lecithin—that serve as the capsule shell and help deliver the live organisms.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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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: Supports digestive, immune & colon health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Constipation, Diarrhea, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Radiation-induced diarrhea, Lactose intolerance, and more.

The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Lactobacillus acidophilus (Howaru) shows possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.

For Bifidobacterium longum, though, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works for age-related cognitive decline, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, generalized anxiety, asthma, or athletic performance. We hold no effectiveness data for the other two bacterial strains in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum 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.

Bifidobacterium longum is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but caution is needed if you're seriously ill or have a weakened immune system. Rare gastrointestinal side effects include abdominal discomfort, pain, bloating, flatulence, constipation, and in one case a dry cough.

In critically ill infants and adults—especially those with heart defects or recent surgery—there have been rare cases of the bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing serious infection. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children.

When combined with other probiotics, it may rarely cause gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Like Bifidobacterium longum, it can theoretically cause serious infection if it enters the bloodstream, though this is rare and typically occurs only in severely compromised patients.

Safety data for breastfeeding are limited for Bifidobacterium longum; there's no safety data on file for Lactobacillus acidophilus during breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum 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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum.
  • 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 (Moderate severity): the live bacteria in this product may be killed by antibiotics taken at the same time, reducing the probiotic's effectiveness. Separate your doses—ask your pharmacist for a timeline.

Two of the four bacterial strains in this product couldn't be checked against our database, so run your exact medications through the checker on this page to be thorough.

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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 if you have IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or certain digestive concerns—talk to your pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation. If you take antibiotics, separate them from this product to avoid reducing its effectiveness.

Healthy adults and children generally tolerate it well, but if you're seriously ill, immunocompromised, pregnant, or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.

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 Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 763948050734
Net contents 30 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2025
DSLD ID 334440
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
763948050734
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Probiotic Blend17 mg--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis BL-040 NP--
Bifidobacterium longum BB5360 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum LP-1150 NP--
Howaru0 NP--

Other ingredients: Palm Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, Pectin, Soy Lecithin

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Label statements
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Formula

5 Billion cultures Pearls Easy to swallow 4 probiotic strains

Proprietary probiotic blend provides 5 billion active cultures Formulated with 4 probiotic strains to benefit the small and large intestines

Howaru probiotic quality you can feel

Formulation

Supports digestive, immune & colon health Protects against occasional bloating & constipation Designed to survive stomach acid

Survives stomach acid to release in the intestine Easy to swallow Survives stomach acid

Maximum strength formula Protects against occasional bloating, constipation, and digestive discomfort Advanced triple-layer softgel survives stomach aid

Contains no salt, wheat, or artificial colors.

Product of Japan

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Brand IP Statement(s)

Nature's Way The Smarter Probiotic

HOWARU is a registered trademark of IFF and is used under license. Copyright 2023 Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Once daily

Recommendation: Adults swallow 1 softgel daily. May be taken with or without food.

Storage

No refrigeration required

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

General Statements

Explore more products at naturesway.com Questions? 1-800-9NATURE / pearlsprobiotics.com

Precautions

Contains milk, soy, and fish (tilapia).

Do not chew or crush.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product has a tamper-evident foil pouch. Do not use if foil or plastic is punctured.

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Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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 Probiotic Blend

17 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Palm Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, Pectin, Soy Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bifidobacterium longum BB536 182
Howaru 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium longum BB536 Howaru

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bifidobacterium longum BB5361 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium longum BB536 full monograph & interactions

Howaru1 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
Howaru full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
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Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion 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?
Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion contains 4 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 this probiotic work if I'm taking an antibiotic?
Not if you take them together. Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this product, making it ineffective. Separate the doses—your pharmacist can tell you how many hours apart to take them.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Bifidobacterium longum in this product is rated possibly safe, but data are limited. For Lactobacillus acidophilus, we have no safety information on file for breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.
What side effects might I experience?
Most people tolerate it well. Rarely, you might notice abdominal discomfort, bloating, flatulence, or changes in bowel habits. In one clinical trial, a rash with itching was reported, though it's unclear if it was due to the probiotic itself.
Is this good for antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
Lactobacillus acidophilus in this product is rated possibly effective for that condition. Bifidobacterium longum doesn't have enough evidence yet. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's worth trying.
Can I take this if I have a weak immune system?
You should check with your doctor first. While generally well tolerated in healthy people, caution is advised if you're seriously ill or immunocompromised, since there are rare cases of the bacteria causing serious infection in those situations.
Will this help my IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus in this product has possibly effective evidence for IBS. The other strains don't have established evidence for it. Your doctor can help you decide if it's worth a try.

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The Full Monographs Behind Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Longum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum 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

Max Potency Probiotic Pearls 5 Billion'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 36 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 Longum 21 references
  1. Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
  2. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  3. 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
  4. Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
  5. 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.
  6. Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
  7. Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
  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. 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
  10. Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
  11. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
  12. Pillai A, Tan J, Paquette V, Panczuk J. Does probiotic bacteremia in premature infants impact clinically relevant outcomes? A case report and updated review of literature. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020;39:255-259. PubMed
  13. Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
  14. Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
  15. Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
  16. Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
  17. Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
  18. Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
  19. Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
  20. Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
  21. Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum 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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