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Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Lifeable Kids

Gummy Or Jelly Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Lifeable Kids with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 268 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans, Inulin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has two active ingredients: Bacillus coagulans, a probiotic bacterium (a live beneficial microorganism), and inulin, a type of dietary fiber that acts as a prebiotic (food for beneficial gut bacteria). The product also contains inactive ingredients — pectin, black carrot extract, hibiscus extract, and several others that serve as sweeteners, colors, binders, and flavoring.

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 regularity support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Inulin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Inulin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Evidence for antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and fatty liver disease is insufficient to rate.

Inulin is possibly effective for obesity, constipation, and diabetes. Evidence for fatty liver disease and iron deficiency anemia is insufficient to rate.

So this product may help with gut regularity and IBS symptoms, though the strength of that evidence varies.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Inulin

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 ingredients are generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though the evidence and quality of probiotic products vary, so talk to your doctor before starting if you have any health concerns. Inulin commonly causes gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach cramps, especially at higher doses — these are usually mild.

Bacillus coagulans carries a rare risk: in patients with central lines, severe illness, or weakened immune systems (including preterm infants), live probiotics have occasionally caused serious blood infections. Healthy people with intact immune systems are at much lower risk, but this is a consideration if you or your child has any of those risk factors.

There isn't enough data on inulin in pregnancy or lactation, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Inulin

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 — Inulin, Bacillus Coagulans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 268 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.

Double-check before starting if you or your child take antibiotics — separate the timing to keep the probiotic working. If anyone takes diabetes medication, a quick chat with your pharmacist about the small risk of low blood sugar is worth it.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with constipation, IBS, and blood sugar control in kids and adults who are generally healthy. If anyone in your household takes antibiotics or diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first — timing and interactions matter.

Stomach upset (gas, bloating) is common, especially when you start it. Talk to your doctor before use if there's any serious illness or immune system concern.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 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 Sugar Free Berry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Lifeable Kids
Barcode (UPC) 850023062512
Net contents 60 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 333159
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids, 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
850023062512
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%, 1%
Bacillus coagulans25 mg--
Sugar Alcohol2 Gram(s)--
Inulin50 mg--

Other ingredients: Malitol, Isomalt, Water, Pectin, Black Carrot Extract, Hibiscus Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palm Oil, Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax

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Label statements
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General Statements

Don't sacrifice great taste for great health. Lifeable gummy vitamins and supplements are bursting with nutrients and fruit flavors so you will actually enjoy taking them. Lifeable - Health gone tasty!

60 Count

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) gummy per day. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Precautions

Do not exceed suggested serving size. Do not use this product if safety seal under cap is torn or missing.

If you have a medical condition, are taking medication, or are pregnant or nursing, ask a doctor before using.

Not for children under 2 years of age due to risk of choking. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Formulation

Product of Israel Packaged in the USA

Vegan

Gluten free Nut free

Does not contain eggs, wheat (gluten), milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, soy or shellfish. Processed in a nut free facility.

Formula

Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor With prebiotic fiber 2.5 billion CFU per serving

OU (Kosher)

Probiotic with prebiotic fiber 2.5 Billion CFU Per Serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

OU (Kosher)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids

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

Serving size1 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly 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.

Bacillus coagulans

Interacts with
182 drugs
25 mg per serving

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

Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactions

Inulin

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Chicory Root Extract

Inulin is a type of plant fiber (a prebiotic) found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, and garlic, and it is widely added to supplements an...

Inulin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Malitol, Isomalt, Water, Pectin, Black Carrot Extract, Hibiscus Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palm Oil, Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids Drug Interactions

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268Drugs
182 Moderate 86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Inulin 86

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor 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 coagulans1 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

Inulin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, inulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that inulin improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes; however, it is unclear if it has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor, from the product label.

Lifeable Kids

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Name
Lifeable
City
Brooklyn
State
NY
ZipCode
11204
Phone Number
1-855-889-6757
Web Address
www.lifeable.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor by Lifeable Kids interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor has a known interaction with 268 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this product work if we're taking antibiotics?
Not as well as it could. Antibiotics kill the live bacteria in this probiotic, so they won't survive to do their job. Ask your pharmacist how many hours apart to take them — usually at least a few hours or more.
Is this safe for kids?
For most healthy kids, yes — Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated. If your child has a serious illness, a weakened immune system, or a central line catheter, talk to your doctor first. The data on long-term safety in kids isn't complete, so check with your pediatrician before starting.
What side effects should we expect?
Gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea or stomach cramps are the most common — especially when first starting or at higher doses. These are usually mild and go away as the body adjusts. If they're severe or don't improve, stop and ask your pharmacist.
Can I give this to my child if they're on diabetes medication?
There's a small theoretical risk that inulin in this product could lower blood sugar too much when combined with diabetes medication. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if your child's blood sugar is already well controlled.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data on inulin to say either way, and the pregnancy safety of Bacillus coagulans also isn't well established. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Sugar Free Berry Flavor'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 37 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
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  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
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See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

Inulin 17 references
  1. Williams CM. Effects of inulin on lipid parameters in humans. J Nutr 1999 Jul;129(7 Suppl):1471S-3S. PubMed
  2. Pedersen A, Sandstrom B, Van Amelsvoort JM. The effect of ingestion of inulin on blood lipids and gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy females. Br J Nutr 1997;78:215-22. PubMed
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
  5. Dehghan P, Gargari BP, Jafar-Abadi MA, Aliasgharzadeh A. Inulin controls inflammation and metabolic endotoxemia in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized-controlled clinical trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2014;65(1):117-23. PubMed
  6. Guess ND, Dornhorst A, Oliver N, Frost GS. A randomised crossover trial: the effect of inulin on glucose homeostasis in subtypes of prediabetes. Ann Nutr Metab 2016;68(1):26-34. PubMed
  7. Marteau P, Jacobs H, Cazaubiel M, Signoret C, Prevel JM, Housez B. Effects of chicory inulin in constipated elderly people: a double-blind controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2011;62(2):164-70. PubMed
  8. Mensink MA, Frijlink HW, van der Voort Maarschalk K, Hinrichs WL. Inulin, a flexible oligosaccharide I: review of its physicochemical characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2015;130:405-19. PubMed
  9. Slavin J, Feirtag J. Chicory inulin does not increase stool weight or speed up intestinal transit time in healthy male subjects. Food Funct. 2011;2(1):72-7. PubMed
  10. Micka A, Siepelmeyer A, Holz A, Theis S, Schön C. Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2017;68(1):82-89. PubMed
  11. Smiljanec K, Mitchell CM, Privitera OF, Neilson AP, Davy KP, Davy BM. Pre-meal inulin consumption does not affect acute energy intake in overweight and obese middle-aged and older adults: A randomized controlled crossover pilot trial. Nutr Health. 2017;23 PubMed
  12. Cai X, Yu H, Liu L, et al. Milk powder co-supplemented with inulin and resistant dextrin improves glycemic control and insulin resistance in elderly type 2 diabetes mellitus: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Mol Nutr Food Res PubMed
  13. Rao M, Gao C, Xu L, et al. Effect of inulin-type carbohydrates on insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Res. 2019;2019:5101423. PubMed
  14. Mitchell CM, Davy BM, Ponder MA, et al. Prebiotic Inulin Supplementation and Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in adults at Elevated Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021;13(9):3235. PubMed
  15. Li L, Li P, Xu L. Assessing the effects of inulin-type fructan intake on body weight, blood glucose, and lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Food Sci Nutr 2021;9(8):4598-4616. PubMed
  16. Ziaei R, Shahshahan Z, Ghasemi-Tehrani H, Heidari Z, Ghiasvand R. Effects of inulin-type fructans with different degrees of polymerization on inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized,
  17. Risso D, Kaczmarczyk M, Laurie I, et al. Moderate intakes of soluble corn fibre or inulin do not cause gastrointestinal discomfort and are well tolerated in healthy children. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2022;73(8):1104-1115. PubMed

See these in context on the Inulin monograph →

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