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Probiotic Recovery + Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Harmonia

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Probiotic Recovery + 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Probiotic Recovery + is a dietary supplement by Harmonia with 5 active ingredients. 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 Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia

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 5 active ingredients.

Probiotic Recovery + contains 5 active probiotic ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus lactis, and Lactobacillus reuteri. These are live beneficial bacteria meant to support your gut health.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — Jerusalem Artichoke, modified cellulose, cellulose, medium chain triglyceride, and water — that serve as fillers and capsule material.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Supports digestive health”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Bacterial vaginosis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Helicobacter pylori — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Respiratory tract infections — rated "Possibly Effective" (Bifidobacterium Bifidum) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, and bacterial vaginosis, though the science isn't definitive. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease and insufficient evidence exists for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections, but we don't have enough reliable data to rate it for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, or generalized anxiety. We hold no effectiveness data for the other three probiotic strains in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. That said, both ingredients come with cautions: the data are limited, and those with weakened immune systems should check with their doctor first.

Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea can occur with probiotics, though they're uncommon. In rare cases, live probiotic bacteria have been linked to serious infections (such as sepsis or endocarditis), usually in people whose immune function is already compromised or in vulnerable populations.

For pregnancy, both checked ingredients are rated possibly safe, but data are sparse — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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 Bifidum.
  • 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.

Check your antibiotic medications before taking this product. Since Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum can be killed by antibiotics, taking them together reduces the probiotic's effectiveness — spacing them out helps.

We could not check the other three probiotic strains, so mention those to your pharmacist as well.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Probiotic Recovery + may help with IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, or certain infections if you're looking for evidence-based support, but the science isn't ironclad. If you take antibiotics, timing matters — separate them from this supplement.

Those with weakened immunity or serious underlying illness should check with their doctor before starting. Run your medications through the checker on this page and bring the results to your pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 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 Probiotic Recovery +, straight from the product label.

Brand Harmonia
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 321485
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus0 NP--
Lactobacillus plantarum0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--
Lactobacillus lactis0 NP--
Lactobacillus reuteri0 NP--

Other ingredients: Jerusalem Artichoke, Cellulose, Modified, Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish or fish.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are normally found in our digestive system. They are important for restoring and balancing intestinal flora. The majority of our immune system is closely tied to our digestive tract, making it even more important to maintain proper gut health. We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Supports digestive health

Formula

Just one capsule of our Multi-Flora Probiotic contains five different strains of the "good" bacteria needed for a healthy body. To guarantee 8 billion active cells at the best by date, we encapsulate 16 billion cells at time of manufacture.

Five beneficial strains 8 billion active cells at best by date

Precautions

To report a serious adverse event, call 1-888-710-0006.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Seals/Symbols

Double verified Gluten free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take one capsule per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator at all times, before and after opening.

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Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia label

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Probiotic Recovery + label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Interacts with
182 drugs
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...

Lactobacillus acidophilus monograph & interactions

Lactobacillus plantarum

0 NP per serving

Bifidobacterium bifidum

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance....

Bifidobacterium bifidum monograph & interactions

Lactobacillus lactis

0 NP per serving

Lactobacillus reuteri

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Jerusalem Artichoke, Cellulose, Modified, Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus 182
Bifidobacterium bifidum 182

Individual Drug Interactions

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

2 of the 5 ingredients in Probiotic Recovery + interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus Bifidobacterium bifidum

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic Recovery + 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 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
Lactobacillus acidophilus full monograph & interactions

Bifidobacterium bifidum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

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

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium bifidum full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Harmonia

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Name
Harmonia, LLC
City
Milwaukee
State
WI
ZipCode
53211
Phone Number
1-888-710-0006
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Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Recovery + by Harmonia interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Recovery + 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 Recovery + contains 5 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 on antibiotics?
Not if you take them at the same time — antibiotics will kill off the live bacteria in the supplement. Ask your pharmacist how far apart to space them; typically you'll want several hours between doses.
Is this safe to take while pregnant?
Both Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are rated possibly safe in pregnancy, but the data are limited. We don't have safety information on file for the other three probiotic strains. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide if it's right for you.
What side effects might I notice?
Bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort can happen, but they're uncommon. Most people tolerate probiotics well. If you have a weakened immune system or serious illness, check with your doctor first — there's a very small risk of serious infection in those populations.
Will this help with my IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are both possibly effective for IBS, meaning some research supports them but evidence isn't conclusive. Results vary from person to person, so give it time and let us know how you're doing.
Can this help after I finish antibiotics?
Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. After your antibiotics are done, this probiotic may help your gut recover, especially if you're dealing with diarrhea.
What are the 'other ingredients'?
The inactive ingredients are Jerusalem Artichoke, modified cellulose, cellulose, medium chain triglyceride, and water. These are fillers and capsule materials that help the product hold together — they don't add therapeutic effect.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Recovery +’s Ingredients

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

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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Bifidum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium bifidum is a 'friendly' bacteria (probiotic) that naturally lives in the human gut and is taken to support digestion and gut balance. Some evidence suggests probiotics may he...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Recovery +'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 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  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 →

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 →

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