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Super Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Windmill Natural Vitamins

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Super Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Windmill Natural Vitamins with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins

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.

Super Probiotic contains 2 active ingredients. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the natural sugar in milk and dairy products.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a live probiotic bacterium intended to support digestive and gut health. The product also contains inactive ingredients — maltodextrin, calcium sulfate, hypromellose, silica, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate — that serve as fillers and capsule material.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Promotes healthy digestive flora and intestinal health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Colic.

Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance (difficulty digesting lactose). The evidence for its use in prematurity and colic is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to know whether it works for those.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. For atopic disease (allergic and immune conditions), it's possibly ineffective, and for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the evidence is insufficient to rate it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactase 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.

Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. Rare allergic reactions (contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis) have been reported in workers exposed to powdered lactase, but this is uncommon in people taking it by mouth as a supplement.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Minor gastrointestinal side effects — epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, and burping — can occur when taking it with other probiotics, but these are uncommon.

There is a theoretical concern that live Lactobacillus acidophilus could cause serious infections (such as bacteremia or sepsis) in certain patients, though most documented cases appear linked to translocation from other body sites and occur in vulnerable populations. Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

Lactobacillus acidophilus in pregnancy is possibly safe; lactation data are not on file. Because data are limited for both ingredients during pregnancy and breastfeeding, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactase 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.

If you take antibiotic drugs, check the specific timing with your pharmacist — taking your probiotic at the same time may reduce its effectiveness. Separate your doses by several hours when possible.

No other major medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but the interaction data for Lactase itself is limited; if you have questions about your specific medications, use the checker below or ask your pharmacist.

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The bottom line

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

Super Probiotic is a two-ingredient probiotic and lactose-digestion product. It's a reasonable choice if you're dealing with lactose intolerance or want probiotic support for IBS or antibiotic-related diarrhea.

The main caution is timing: if you're taking antibiotics, space out your doses so the antibiotic doesn't knock out the live probiotics. If you're pregnant, nursing, or take any regular medications, run this by your own doctor or pharmacist first.

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 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 Super Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Windmill Natural Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 035046001179
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299456
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
035046001179
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactase15 mg--
Lactobacillus acidophilus36 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Calcium Sulfate, Hypromellose, Silica, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Do not purchase if seal is broken.

Storage

Protect from heat, light & moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

MADE IN THE U.S.A. FROM GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS.

Digestive Health Promotes Healthy Intestinal Flora

NO SUGAR, WHEAT, SOY, MILK, ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS OR PRESERVATIVES NON GMO GLUTEN FREE

VEGAN

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.

Formula

5 Billion CFU Acidophilus

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Lactase

No known
interactions
15 mg per serving

Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can red...

Lactase monograph & interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Interacts with
182 drugs
36 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...

Lactobacillus acidophilus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Calcium Sulfate, Hypromellose, Silica, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins 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 Super Probiotic 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

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

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Windmill Natural Vitamins

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Name
Windmill Health Products
Street Address
10 Henderson Drive
City
West Caldwell
State
NJ
ZipCode
07006
Web Address
windmillvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins: Common Questions

Does Super Probiotic by Windmill Natural Vitamins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Super Probiotic 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?
Super Probiotic 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 probiotic work if I'm on antibiotics?
It might not work as well if you take them at the same time, because the antibiotic can kill off the live organisms in the probiotic. Ask your pharmacist to help you time your doses a few hours apart so the probiotic has a better chance to survive.
Is Lactobacillus acidophilus safe for everyone?
It's generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. But because live bacteria preparations can cause serious infections in certain vulnerable patients, check with your doctor before starting it, especially if you have a weakened immune system or are very ill.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Lactase is likely safe in both pregnancy and lactation. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly safe in pregnancy, but we don't have enough data for lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
What does lactase do in this product?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It's effective for people with lactose intolerance who have trouble digesting dairy products.
What side effects might I have?
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated. Lactobacillus acidophilus can rarely cause mild stomach upset like bloating, gas, or loose stools, especially when combined with other probiotics. Very rare allergic reactions to lactase have been reported, but they're uncommon when taken by mouth.

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Sources & How We Checked

Super Probiotic'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 16 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.

Lactase 1 reference
  1. Laukkanen A, Ruoppi P, Remes S, Koistinen T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S. Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2007;57(2):89-93. PubMed

See these in context on the Lactase 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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