Total Balance Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Culturelle
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Total Balance 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
Total Balance is a dietary supplement by Culturelle with 3 active ingredients.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Total Balance by Culturelle
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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 3 active ingredients.
- “A Proprietary Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (58 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
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 Total Balance, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Culturelle |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 049100401133 |
| Net contents | 30 Once Daily Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 267602 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Total Balance by Culturelle, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Sugars | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| added Sugars | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG | 0 NP | -- |
| A Proprietary Probiotic Blend | 58 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus DSM-16104 | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactobacillus paracasei DSM-16105 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Riboflavin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
Find Total Balance with Culturelle
Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome! Your gut microbiome helps support an overall healthy you, because it’s linked to your digestive health, cognition, mood, nutrition, & immune system. You can trust your gut daily to Culturelle.
Scan to learn more Based on the 2019 BrandSpark American Shopper Study.
Our brand values We’re on a mission to inspire better health & wellness for you & your family. We believe in integrity, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of truth. We believe in the natural power of your body’s microbiome, & in scientific research & products that will unlock its full potential. We believe in uncompromising quality, safety & proven efficacy. We believe in empowering you to embrace every day with confidence.
From the most trusted probiotic blend
Formulation
Harmonize your digestive system with Culturelle Total Balance Probiotic. It uses the power of clinically proven probiotic strains to help balance your digestive system without harsh stimulants. The dual action formula helps with occasional issues like gas & bloating, diarrhea, & constipation.
Occasional Diarrhea - constipation Dual action formula for balance & relief
Works in harmony with your body
Meets the FDA’s guidelines for gluten-free.
Yellow color from naturally sourced riboflavin; slight color variations may occur.
Most clinically researched strain in the world Guaranteed purity & potency
Dairy - Gluten - Soy - Free
Probiotics Dual action formula Helps ease occasional constipation to keep you regular Helps relieve occasional digestive issues like diarrhea, gas, & bloating
3 clinically proven strains
Allergy Friendly
Allergy Friendly Free from Milk - Wheat - Eggs Tree Nuts - Peanuts
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
1 Easy & convenient once per day capsule
Directions for ages 12+ years: Take one (1) capsule daily. Continued use is suggested.
Storage
Storage Instructions: Store Culturelle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Guaranteed potency through date on box when stored as directed.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if safety seal bearing "sealed for your protection" under cap is missing or torn. For questions, concerns or to report an adverse event, please call (800) 722-3476.
Not a reduced calorie food.
Keep out of reach of children.
Inform a healthcare professional before starting any dietary supplement, particularly if there is a known immune-compromised condition. When first taking Culturelle, you may experience minor bloating, gas or intestinal gurgling which should subside with continued use. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist after two weeks.
Formula
Based on the number of studies of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG as of January 2019.
Naturally sourced LGG
11 billion CFU's
Brand IP Statement(s)
Culturelle is a trademark of DSM. LGG & LGG logo are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S.
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 disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Probiotic Supplement
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Total Balance by Culturelle label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Total Balance by Culturelle
These are the 3 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.
A Proprietary Probiotic Blend
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
- › Lactobacillus rhamnosus DSM-16104
- › Lactobacillus paracasei DSM-16105
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Riboflavin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Total Balance by Culturelle Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Total Balance. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Total Balance, from the product label.
Culturelle
- Name
- i-Health, Inc.
- Street Address
- 55 Sebethe Drive
- City
- Cromwell
- State
- CT
- ZipCode
- 06416
- Phone Number
- (800) 722-3476
- Web Address
- www.culturelle.com
Total Balance by Culturelle: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Total Balance'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.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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