PureProbiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking PureProbiotic 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
PureProbiotic is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 1 active ingredient. 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 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 PureProbiotic by Pure Encapsulations
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
PureProbiotic contains 6 active probiotic ingredients: Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR-32, Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14, Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06, Bifidobacterium breve Bb-18, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bb-04. These are all live bacteria meant to support your gut health.
The product also contains two inactive ingredients — cellulose and water — that serve as fillers and capsule material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for these strains is mixed. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium bifidum is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections. Bifidobacterium breve has insufficient reliable evidence for the conditions studied.
For several other conditions — atopic disease, hay fever, anxiety, cognitive decline, and sepsis — the data either show insufficient evidence or suggest these strains are possibly ineffective.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Overall, these probiotic strains are generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea can occur, but they're uncommon.
There's a theoretical concern that because these are live organisms, they could rarely cause infection in people with weakened immune systems or those who are critically ill — cases of bacteremia and sepsis have been reported, though most are rare. If you're immunocompromised or severely ill, check with your doctor before starting.
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are both rated possibly safe in pregnancy; data for Bifidobacterium breve in pregnancy and lactation are not on file.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Antibiotic drugs are the main concern — they can reduce how well these probiotics work. Since this product contains live organisms, antibiotics taken at the same time may kill a significant number of them.
Talk to your pharmacist about spacing them at least several hours apart. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
This product may help with certain digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, though the evidence is strongest for Lactobacillus acidophilus. The main thing to watch for is timing with antibiotics — you'll need to space them apart so the antibiotics don't kill the live bacteria in this product.
If you have a weakened immune system or are critically ill, talk to your doctor before starting. Check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before you begin.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 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
General information
Key facts about PureProbiotic, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298024196 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299737 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for PureProbiotic by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR-32 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14 | 0 NP | -- |
| Probiotic Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium breve Bb-18 | 0 NP | -- |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bb-04 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Water
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Storage
Keep refrigerated
This formula requires refrigeration to maintain culture viability.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with or between meals. Powder may be removed from capsule and mixed into cold food or beverage.
Precautions
Warning: Probiotics may be contraindicated for immunocompromised individuals.
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are immunocompromised, or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Formulation
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certified Organization www.gluten.org Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Formula
Allergen-free formula; Probiotic support for healthy intestinal microflora
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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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PureProbiotic by Pure Encapsulations label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in PureProbiotic by Pure Encapsulations
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Probiotic Blend
Interacts with182 drugs
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- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR-32
- › Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115
- › Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14
- › Bifidobacterium bifidum Bb-06
- › Bifidobacterium breve Bb-18
- › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bb-04
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
PureProbiotic by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pure Encapsulations PureProbiotic interacts with antibiotic drugs through its Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium breve content.
The interaction is Moderate in severity: antibiotics may kill the live organisms in these probiotic strains, reducing their effectiveness. Since these preparations contain active microorganisms, taking them together with antibiotics can significantly decrease how well the probiotics work.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The main concern is timing. You'll want to separate when you take antibiotics from when you take this product — don't take them at the same time.
Space them out, and ask your doctor or pharmacist how many hours apart they should be, since it depends on the specific antibiotic.
We couldn't check three other ingredients in this product for interactions: Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR-32, Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115, and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bb-04. That doesn't mean they don't interact — we simply hold no data for them.
Run your complete medication list through the interaction checker on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in PureProbiotic interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in PureProbiotic interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Probiotic Blend
AmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amikacin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amikacin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amikacin interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amoxicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAmpicillinOmnipen, Omnipen-N, Penbritin, Principen, Rimacillin
How Ampicillin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Ampicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Ampicillin interactionAmpicillin, SulbactamUnasyn
How Ampicillin, Sulbactam interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Ampicillin, Sulbactam interactionAvibactam Sodium, CeftazidimeAvycaz
How Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interactionAzithromycinAzasite, Zithromax, Zmax
How Azithromycin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Azithromycin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Azithromycin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Azithromycin interactionAztreonamAzactam
How Aztreonam interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Aztreonam interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Aztreonam interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Aztreonam interactionBacampicillinPenglobe
How Bacampicillin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Bacampicillin interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacampicillin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Bacampicillin interactionBacitracinBaci-IM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ointment
How Bacitracin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Bacitracin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Bacitracin interactionBenznidazoleBenznidazole
How Benznidazole interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Benznidazole interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Benznidazole interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Benznidazole interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionCapreomycinCapastat
How Capreomycin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Capreomycin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Capreomycin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Capreomycin interactionCarbenicillin Indanyl SodiumGeocillin
How Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Carbenicillin Indanyl Sodium interactionCefaclorCeclor, Ceclor CD
How Cefaclor interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefaclor interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefaclor interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefaclor interactionCefadroxilCef-Tab, Duricef, Ultracef
How Cefadroxil interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefadroxil interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefadroxil interactionCefamandoleMandol
How Cefamandole interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefamandole interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefamandole interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefamandole interactionCefazolinAncef
How Cefazolin interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefazolin interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefazolin interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefazolin interactionCefdinirOmnicef
How Cefdinir interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefdinir interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefdinir interactionCefditoren PivoxilSpectracef
How Cefditoren Pivoxil interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefditoren Pivoxil interactionCefepimeMaxipime
How Cefepime interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefepime interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefepime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefepime interactionCefiderocol Sulfate TosylateFetroja
How Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefiderocol Sulfate Tosylate interactionCefiximeSuprax
How Cefixime interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefixime interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefixime interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefixime interactionCefmetazoleZefazone
How Cefmetazole interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefmetazole interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefmetazole interactionCefonicidMonocid
How Cefonicid interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefonicid interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefonicid interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefonicid interactionCefoperazoneCefobid
How Cefoperazone interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefoperazone interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefoperazone interactionProbiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefoperazone interactionCefotaximeClaforan
How Cefotaxime interacts with PureProbiotic — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Probiotic BlendAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L.
Read the full Probiotic Blend + Cefotaxime interactionBifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Bifidum Bb-06 + Cefotaxime interactionBifidobacterium Breve Bb-18Antibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B.
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve Bb-18 + Cefotaxime interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in PureProbiotic 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 Blend
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for PureProbiotic, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
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- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
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The Full Monographs Behind PureProbiotic’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Interacts with 182 drugsLactobacillus 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 monographBifidobacterium Bifidum
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium 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 → Herb & supplement monographBifidobacterium Breve
Interacts with 182 drugsBifidobacterium breve is a 'friendly' gut bacterium taken as a probiotic, most often to support digestion and balance the gut microbiome. Some studies suggest possible benefits for certain d...
Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →Sources & How We Checked
PureProbiotic'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 31 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
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 →
Bifidobacterium Breve 9 references
- Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
- 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
- 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.
- Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
- Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. PubMed
- 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
- Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
- Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
- Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed
See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →
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