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SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ancient Nutrition

Gummy Or Jelly Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry is a dietary supplement by Ancient Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition

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 2 active ingredients.
  • “SBO Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (25 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active probiotic ingredients: Bacillus coagulans and Bacillus subtilis. These are beneficial bacteria (probiotics) added to support digestive health.

The gummies also contain inactive ingredients — tapioca syrup, cane sugar, pectin, natural flavors, citric acid, sodium citrate, fractionated coconut oil, and carnauba wax — which give the product its taste, texture, and shelf stability.

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: healthy immune response, digestion and elimination.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Gut dysbiosis — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Coagulans is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Bacillus Subtilis is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though the evidence is not definitive. For antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and fatty liver disease, the evidence is too limited to rate.

Bacillus subtilis is possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. For athletic performance, cirrhosis, constipation, eczema, and diabetes, the evidence we hold is insufficient to make a claim.

In short, the strongest evidence exists for constipation and IBS with the Bacillus coagulans, and for antibiotic-associated diarrhea with Bacillus subtilis — though even those are not guaranteed outcomes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus Subtilis

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both Bacillus coagulans and Bacillus subtilis are generally well tolerated in healthy children, though product quality and safety vary. There is limited safety data for this ingredient combination in kids specifically, so talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Rarely, diarrhea or headache has been reported with these bacteria. In very rare cases, live probiotic organisms have caused serious blood infections (bacteremia) or brain infections (meningitis) in people with severely weakened immune systems or indwelling catheters; healthy children with normal immune function are at much lower risk, but this is worth knowing.

The product facts do not contain pregnancy or lactation safety data for these ingredients.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans Bacillus Subtilis

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans, Bacillus Subtilis.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before giving your child this probiotic alongside any antibiotic, talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist. Antibiotics can reduce how well the live organisms in this product work — it's a Moderate-severity interaction.

The solution is usually just timing: space the doses apart so the antibiotic doesn't kill the probiotic bacteria. Your child's healthcare provider can walk you through the best schedule for your child's specific antibiotic.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with constipation or IBS in kids, and possibly with diarrhea following antibiotics — though evidence isn't ironclad. The big thing to watch is timing: antibiotics can knock out the live bacteria in these gummies, so you'll want to space them apart.

Before giving this to your child, especially if they're on an antibiotic, talk it over with your child's doctor or pharmacist to make sure the timing and your child's individual health situation make sense.

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 18, 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 SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry, straight from the product label.

Brand Ancient Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 816401025951
Net contents 30 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 291616
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
816401025951
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)1%
Added Sugars2 Gram(s)4%
Total Sugars2 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans0 NP--
Bacillus subtilis0 NP--
SBO Probiotic Blend25 mg--

Other ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Pectin, Natural Flavors, Color, Natural, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Coconut Oil, Fractionated, Carnauba Wax

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Label statements
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Formula

5 Billion CFU

For children ages 4 and up.

Formulation

Supports Healthy Immune Response, Digestion & Elimination

Color, odor and shape may vary from lot to lot.

Non GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Thoroughly chew 1 gummy daily. For children ages 4 and up.

Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, allergic, have a medical condition, or taking any medications, consult a doctor before using this or any other dietary supplement.

Do not use if inner safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

NOTICE: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Igen Non-GMO Tested

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.

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SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition

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 container30 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.

SBO Probiotic Blend

25 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Pectin, Natural Flavors, Color, Natural, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Coconut Oil, Fractionated, Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry 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

Bacillus subtilis1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bacillus subtilis with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. subtilis.
Since B. subtilis preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. subtilis preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry, from the product label.

Ancient Nutrition

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Name
Ancient Nutrition, LLC
Street Address
415 Duke Drive Suite 380
City
Franklin
State
TN
ZipCode
37067
Web Address
www.AncientNutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition: Common Questions

Does SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry by Ancient Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry 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?
SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry 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.
Can my child take this while on an antibiotic?
Not at the same time. Since antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this probiotic, you'll need to space them apart — often a few hours or more, depending on the antibiotic. Your child's doctor or pharmacist can tell you the best timing for your child's specific antibiotic and dose.
What is Bacillus coagulans supposed to do?
This is a beneficial probiotic bacterium. The evidence suggests it may help with constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though results aren't guaranteed. For other conditions like antibiotic-related diarrhea, the evidence is too limited to say whether it works.
What about Bacillus subtilis?
This is another probiotic bacterium, and it appears possibly effective for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. For other uses like athletic performance or cirrhosis, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Are there any side effects?
These bacteria are generally well tolerated, but diarrhea or headache has been reported rarely. In very rare cases, serious infections have occurred in people with severely weakened immune systems; healthy kids are at much lower risk, but it's worth discussing with your child's doctor, especially if your child has any immune concerns.
Is it safe for my child to take while breastfeeding or pregnant?
The product facts don't include safety data for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.

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Sources & How We Checked

SBO Probiotics Kids Gummies Berry'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 30 references behind this product’s interaction data

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

Bacillus Coagulans 20 references
  1. Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
  2. Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
  3. Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
  4. Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  8. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, et al. Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy. Pediatrics 2005;115:178-81.
  9. De Groote MA, Frank DN, Dowell E, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005;24:278-80. PubMed
  10. Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
  11. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  12. Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
  13. Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  15. Agrawal S, Tuchman ES, Bruce MJ, Theodorou ME. Fatal Lactobacillus endocarditis in a patient with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. BMJ Case Rep. 2020;13(11):e236835.
  16. Antoun M, Hattab Y, Akhrass FA, Hamilton LD. Uncommon pathogen, Lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: Case report and review. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2020;2020:8833948. PubMed
  17. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  18. Franko B, Vaillant M, Recule C, Vautrin E, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics. Med Mal Infect. 2013;43(4):171-3. PubMed
  19. Campbell RE, Miller A, Afroze A. Native valve endocarditis secondary to Lactobacillus paracasei bacteremia. Consultant. 2020;60(9):27-8. DOI
  20. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed

See these in context on the Bacillus Coagulans monograph →

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

See these in context on the Bacillus Subtilis monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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