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TruBifido Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Master Supplements

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

TruBifido is a dietary supplement by Master Supplements with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, infant colic and gut support, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium longum infantis BI-26, Bifidobacterium bifidum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of TruBifido by Master Supplements

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 5 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (130.64 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

TruBifido contains five active ingredients, all probiotics—beneficial live bacteria. The two we have detailed data for are Bifidobacterium longum infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum; the others are additional Bifidobacterium strains (Bi-07, HN019, and animalis lactis) grouped in a proprietary blend.

The inactive ingredients are cellulose, alginate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, gellan gum, water, phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, ascorbic acid, LactoStim, and calcium silicate—these are binders, fillers, and capsule materials.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive and immune health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Colic, Clostridioides difficile infection, Common cold, Constipation, Exercise-induced respiratory infections — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Bifidum is rated "Possibly Effective" for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Breve is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and more.

Evidence for this product is mixed and limited. Bifidobacterium bifidum shows possibly effective ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and respiratory tract infections, but evidence is insufficient to rate its use for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, or anxiety.

Bifidobacterium longum infantis is rated possibly ineffective for age-related cognitive decline and sepsis, and we have insufficient evidence for hay fever, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and atopic disease. For most of the conditions these strains might target, the research just isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Breve Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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 checked Bifidobacterium strains are generally well tolerated in healthy people, but caution is warranted if you're very ill or immunocompromised—there are rare reports of these bacteria entering the bloodstream in critically ill patients, including infants in intensive care. Bloating and flatulence are known side effects of probiotics in general, though they haven't been specifically reported for these strains.

Safety data overall are limited, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a weakened immune system. We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for these ingredients.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Breve Bifidobacterium Bifidum

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 — Bifidobacterium Breve, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • 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 taking TruBifido, check with your pharmacist if you're on any antibiotic drugs—these can kill off the live bacteria in this supplement if taken at the same time. Space doses a few hours apart to protect the product's effectiveness.

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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.

TruBifido is a multispecies probiotic aimed at digestive and immune support. If you take antibiotics, you'll need to separate doses from this product to keep it effective.

Anyone very ill or immunocompromised should talk to their doctor first. Run your current medications through the checker before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about TruBifido, straight from the product label.

Brand Master Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 804879522317
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 336275
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for TruBifido by Master Supplements, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
804879522317
IngredientAmount% DV
Bifidobacterium longum infantis BI-260 NP--
Proprietary Probiotic Blend130.64 mg--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bi-070 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis HN0190 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Alginate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gellan Gum, Water, Trisodium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbic Acid, LactoStim, Calcium Silicate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take one (1) capsule daily. Take two (2) capsules a day for additional digestive support. TruBifido can be taken with antibiotics; separate by 2 hours.

Formula

TruBifido is a high potency probiotic supplement containing 30 billion CFU that support digestive and immune health.

Colon formula probiotic 30 Billion CFU Patented prebiotic

Formulation

Each batch is laboratory tested to meet strict quality control standards; guaranteed at the time of expiration when kept refrigerated.

100% money back guarantee

Gluten free Non GMO

Vegan

Supports regularity Deep delivery

Contains no: milk, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, casein, nuts, seafood, or beef products.

Storage

Each batch is laboratory tested to meet strict quality control standards; guaranteed at the time of expiration when kept refrigerated.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, on medication or have any medical condition consult a health care professional before using this product.

Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any adverse reaction occurs.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Patented prebiotic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

CFU = Colony Forming Units

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TruBifido by Master Supplements label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in TruBifido by Master Supplements

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Proprietary Probiotic Blend

130.64 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Alginate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gellan Gum, Water, Trisodium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbic Acid, LactoStim, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

TruBifido by Master Supplements 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 TruBifido 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.

Bifidobacterium longum infantis BI-261 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. breve.
Since B. breve 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. breve preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Bifidobacterium bifidum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium. bifidum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. bifidum.
Since B. bifidum 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. bifidum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for TruBifido, from the product label.

Master Supplements

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Name
Master Supplements, Inc.
City
Victoria
State
MN
ZipCode
55386
Phone Number
800 926-2961
Web Address
master-supplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

TruBifido by Master Supplements: Common Questions

Does TruBifido by Master Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, TruBifido 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?
TruBifido contains 5 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 I take TruBifido while I'm on an antibiotic?
You can, but timing matters. Since antibiotics kill bacteria—including the beneficial ones in this supplement—take them a few hours apart. Your pharmacist can help you schedule them so the probiotic stays effective. Always let them know you're using both.
What does each ingredient in TruBifido do?
The active ingredients are all Bifidobacterium strains, a type of probiotic (beneficial live bacteria) thought to support gut and immune health. Two of them—longum infantis and bifidum—have some research behind them for conditions like IBS and respiratory infections, though the evidence is limited for most uses.
Is TruBifido safe if I have a weak immune system?
Caution is needed. While these probiotics are generally well tolerated in healthy people, there are rare reports of Bifidobacterium bacteria entering the bloodstream in critically ill patients. Talk to your doctor before taking it if your immune system is compromised.
Will TruBifido give me gas or bloating?
Bloating and flatulence have been reported with probiotics in general, though they haven't been specifically reported from these Bifidobacterium strains. Start with a low dose and increase gradually to see how your stomach responds.
Can I take TruBifido if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for these specific ingredients during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance before you start.

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TruBifido'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 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.

Bifidobacterium Breve 9 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
  8. Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
  9. 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 →

Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. 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
  3. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 →

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