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Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Gummy Or Jelly Category: Other Combinations
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 + Prebiotic Blackberry 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 + Prebiotic Blackberry is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 3 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 MTCC 5856, Bacillus subtilis DE111. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson

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 1 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “LactoSpore DE111 Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (19 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This gummy has 3 active ingredients: two live bacterial strains (Bacillus coagulans and Bacillus subtilis) that are meant to support your gut, and Xylooligosaccharide, a type of fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria. The rest is the gummy base — tapioca syrup, pectin, cane sugar, and blackberry flavoring to make it taste good.

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 function and immune health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) — and 2 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 Subtilis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though the evidence isn't airtight. Bacillus subtilis is possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea — that loose stool that sometimes happens when you're on antibiotics.

For other uses like athletic performance, cancer, or diabetes, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether either strain helps.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus Subtilis

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 bacterial strains are generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but the safety data is limited and varies by product. One trial reported a headache with Bacillus subtilis, and diarrhea has been reported rarely.

The bigger concern is for people who are severely ill, immunocompromised (including very premature infants), or have central lines in their veins — in those cases, these live bacteria could theoretically cause infection. If you fall into that category or have any health concern, talk to your doctor before using this product.

The facts don't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information for these ingredients, so ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus Subtilis

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 — Bacillus Coagulans, Bacillus Subtilis.
  • 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 at least a couple of hours — the antibiotic can kill the beneficial bacteria if you take them together. That's a Moderate interaction with both bacterial strains in here.

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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 gummy might help if you're dealing with constipation, IBS, or antibiotic-associated diarrhea — the evidence is modest but real. The main thing to watch: separate it from antibiotics by a few hours.

If you're seriously ill or immunocompromised, check with your doctor first. Run your medications through the checker before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.

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 + Prebiotic Blackberry, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614118215
Net contents 60 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308719
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson, 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:
1 Gummy(ies)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
087614118215
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
Added Sugars1 Gram(s)2%
Total Sugars1 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans MTCC 58560 NP--
Xylooligosaccharide40 mg--
Bacillus subtilis DE1110 NP--
LactoSpore DE111 Blend19 mg--

Other ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Pectin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Citric Acid, Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Fruit and Vegetable Juice, Natural Blackberry Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin

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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.
Formulation

Helps improve digestive function Supports healthy microbial balance Supports immune health Supports bowel regularity

Digestive health

Vegetarian

Gluten free Non-GMO

Gummies may stick together, but this does not affect the potency, quality or efficacy of the product.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, chew one gummy per day. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Brand IP Statement(s)

DE111 is a registered trademark of Deerland Enzymes, Inc.

LactoSpore is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.

Precautions

Warning: Children 4 years old and older do not take more than one gummy per day. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Contains 1.5 billion Live Cells when manufactured, and provides an effective level of bacteria through shelf life.

Seals/Symbols

Vegetarian

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Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson label

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Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container60 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.

Xylooligosaccharide

40 mg per serving

LactoSpore DE111 Blend

19 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Pectin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Citric Acid, Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Fruit and Vegetable Juice, Natural Blackberry Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 182
Bacillus subtilis DE111 182

Individual Drug Interactions

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

2 of the 3 ingredients in Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 Bacillus subtilis DE111

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry 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.

Bacillus coagulans MTCC 58561 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 MTCC 5856 full monograph & interactions

Bacillus subtilis DE1111 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bacillus subtilis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. subtilis.
Since B. subtilis 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. subtilis preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bacillus subtilis DE111 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry 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 + Prebiotic Blackberry contains 3 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 help my constipation?
Bacillus coagulans in this gummy is possibly effective for constipation, though the evidence isn't ironclad. It's worth trying if you're looking for a probiotic option, but results vary person to person.
Can I take this while I'm on an antibiotic?
Not at the same time — the antibiotic will kill the live bacteria in this gummy. Space them out by a few hours instead. Your pharmacist can help you time it right.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety information on file for these ingredients during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to get personalized advice for your situation.
What does the Xylooligosaccharide do?
It's a type of fiber that acts as a 'prebiotic' — food for the beneficial bacteria in this product, helping them thrive in your gut.
Are there any side effects?
Both bacterial strains are generally well tolerated. One trial reported a headache with Bacillus subtilis, and diarrhea has been reported rarely. If you're healthy with a normal immune system, serious side effects are uncommon, but talk to your doctor if you're severely ill or immunocompromised.
What's in this besides the active ingredients?
The gummy base is tapioca syrup, pectin, cane sugar, and blackberry flavoring, plus a few other inactive ingredients like sunflower lecithin and citric acid to keep it shelf-stable.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Bacillus Subtilis

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bacillus subtilis is a spore-forming probiotic bacterium found in soil and some fermented foods, and it is used mainly to support gut health and digestion. Early research is promising for ce...

Read the full Bacillus Subtilis monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic + Prebiotic Blackberry'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 30 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

See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

Bacillus Subtilis 10 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Lampropoulos PK, Gkentzi D, Tzifas S, Dimitriou G. Neonatal sepsis due to Bacillus subtilis. Cureus 2021;13(9):e17692. PubMed
  3. La Jeon Y, Yang JJ, Kim MJ, et al. Combined Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis infection in a patient with oesophageal perforation. J Med Microbiol 2012;61(Pt 12):1766-1769. PubMed
  4. Wallet F, Crunelle V, Roussel-Delvallez M, Fruchart A, Saunier P, Courcol RJ. Bacillus subtilis as a cause of cholangitis in polycystic kidney and liver disease. Am J Gastroenterol 1996;91(7):1477-8.
  5. Velasco E, Martins CA, Tabak D, Bouzas LF. "Bacillus subtilis" infection in a patient submitted to a bone marrow transplantation. Rev Paul Med 1992;110(3):116-7.
  6. Kato A, Yoshifuji A, Komori K, et al. A case of Bacillus subtilis var. natto bacteremia caused by ingestion of natto during COVID-19 treatment in a maintenance hemodialysis patient with multiple myeloma. J Infect Chemother 2022;28(8):1212-1215. PubMed
  7. Freedman KE, Hill JL, Wei Y, et al. Examining the gastrointestinal and immunomodulatory effects of the novel probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111. Int J Mol Sci 2021;22(5):2453. PubMed
  8. Lefevre M, Racedo SM, Denayrolles M, et al. Safety assessment of Bacillus subtilis CU1 for use as a probiotic in humans. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017;83:54-65. PubMed
  9. Hanifi A, Culpepper T, Mai V, et al. Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis R0179 on gastrointestinal viability and general wellness: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy adults. Benef Microbes 2015;6(1):19-27. PubMed
  10. Tokano M, Tarumoto N, Imai K, et al. A case of bacterial meningitis caused by Bacillus subtilis var. natto. Intern Med. 2022. Epub ahead of print.

See these in context on the Bacillus Subtilis monograph →

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