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Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ChildLife Essentials

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Powder 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 Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange 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

Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange is a dietary supplement by ChildLife Essentials with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Probiotic Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (44 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains four active ingredients. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) is a soluble fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

The probiotic blend delivers Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis UABla-12 — live bacteria strains meant to support digestive and immune health. Colostrum is the nutrient-rich fluid from early breast milk.

The remaining ingredients are inactive additions like dextrose, natural flavors, and stevia.

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: immune support with probiotics and colostrum.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Respiratory tract infections, Colic, Constipation, Lactose intolerance, Rotaviral diarrhea — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Travelers' diarrhea.
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections, Constipation, Lactose intolerance, Rotaviral diarrhea.

Evidence for these ingredients is mixed. Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.

For the other active ingredients — Fructooligosaccharides, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, and Colostrum — the data we hold shows no established effectiveness ratings, meaning the evidence isn't strong enough to rate them one way or the other for any condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy children and adults. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, or diarrhea can occur when taking probiotic combinations, but these are uncommon.

Fructooligosaccharides may cause gas, bloating, or abdominal pain, especially at higher doses — though studies show that at typical supplement doses (2.5 to 15 grams daily), these effects don't appear more often than with placebo. We hold limited safety data for Bifidobacterium animalis lactis and Colostrum at supplement levels; talk with your doctor before use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • 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.

Double-check any antibiotic medications before starting this product — the live bacteria in it may become less effective if you take antibiotics at the same time. Your pharmacist can help you time them apart.

We couldn't check Bifidobacterium animalis lactis or Colostrum against our medication database, so if you have questions about those ingredients specifically, ask your pharmacist.

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The bottom line

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

This probiotic powder is a reasonable option if you're looking to support digestive health, especially if you've taken antibiotics. Lactobacillus acidophilus has decent evidence for IBS and a few other gut issues.

The main thing to watch: don't take it at the same time as antibiotic medication. Ask your pharmacist how to space them out, and let them know about any other medications or health conditions your child has.

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 Nov 22, 2023.

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 Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange, straight from the product label.

Brand ChildLife Essentials
Barcode (UPC) 608274106000
Net contents 1.2 Ounce(s); 34.5 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299259
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children (All), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
23
UPC/BARCODE
608274106000
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%, 1%
Fructooligosaccharides400 mg--
Probiotic Blend44 mg--
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-10 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis UABla-120 NP--
Colostrum400 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrose, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Steviol Glycosides

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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.
Formula

Health tip: ChildBiotics Probiotics with Colostrum Powder combines clinically studied probiotic strains with bovine colostrum and prebiotic FOS to provide a range of immune supporting ingredients all in a great tasting powder. Formulated to support gut and immune health by supplying beneficial bacteria and colostrum to the gastrointestinal tract.

Formulation

ChildLife Essentials uses only the highest quality ingredients.

Gluten-free. Contains no egg, soy, or wheat. No artificial flavors, or sweeteners. Our colostrum is free of hormone rBGH.

Powder Supports healthy digestion & the immune system

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant: do not use if outer safety seal is broken or missing.

Contains milk.

Storage

Suggested use: For children 1 -3 yrs: 1/2 teaspoon daily For children 4+ yrs: 1/2 teaspoon daily Sprinkle in water, juice, formula, or food.

Brand IP Statement(s)

DDS-1, UABIa-12 are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S and used under license.

ChildLIfe Essentials Nutrition for kids!

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

Probiotic Dietary Supplement

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Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials

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

Serving size1.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container23 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.

Fructooligosaccharides

No known
interactions
400 mg per serving

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are gener...

Fructooligosaccharides monograph & interactions

Probiotic Blend

Interacts with
182 drugs
44 mg per serving

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...

Probiotic Blend monograph & interactions

Colostrum

400 mg per serving Form: Bovine

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrose, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Steviol Glycosides. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials Drug Interactions

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182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Probiotic Blend 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Probiotic Blend1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Probiotic Blend full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange, from the product label.

ChildLife Essentials

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Name
ChildLife
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90245
Phone Number
(800) 993-0332
Web Address
childlifenutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials: Common Questions

Does Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange by ChildLife Essentials interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange 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?
Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange 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 child's constipation or diarrhea?
Lactobacillus acidophilus may help with diarrhea — it's rated possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and other gut issues like IBS. For constipation, the evidence for all these ingredients is too limited to say either way. Talk with your pediatrician about what your child needs.
Can I give this while my child is on antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics kill the live bacteria in probiotics, so they won't work as intended. Space them at least a couple of hours apart — your pharmacist can give you exact timing based on the antibiotic.
What are the most common side effects?
Gas, bloating, and abdominal pain are the main ones, usually mild. The FOS in this product can cause these, especially at higher doses, but study data shows it's no worse than placebo at typical doses. Probiotic blends can also cause mild digestive upset, though it's uncommon.
Is it safe for young children?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy children. We have limited safety data on the other ingredients at supplement doses, so check with your pediatrician before starting, especially if your child has any health conditions.
What is Fructooligosaccharides and why is it in here?
FOS is a type of fiber that acts as food for the beneficial bacteria in the probiotic blend — it helps them survive and work better. It's generally well tolerated but can cause gas and bloating, particularly at high doses.
What does colostrum do?
Colostrum is nutrient-dense early breast milk thought to support immune and digestive health. We don't have effectiveness data on file for it at supplement doses, so the evidence for what it does isn't established yet.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...

Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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

Probiotics with Colostrum Tropical Orange'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 21 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.

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
  1. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  2. Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
  5. Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
  6. Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed

See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 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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