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Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells is a dietary supplement by Flora with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of b vitamins, diarrhea (certain types), cold and flu support.Based on those ingredients, 136 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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
Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Brewer's Yeast.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 136 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.
Safety Information
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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.

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 Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora
Barcode (UPC) 061998626061
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 218291
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
061998626061
IngredientAmount% DV
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079250 mg--

Other ingredients: Potato Starch, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

The Flora Advantage - Flora's line of shelf-stable probiotics was professionally formulated to provide you with maximum benefit and efficacy.

To learn more about Flora's pure, premium natural health products, scan this QR code.

Clinically proven

Travel-friendly

Product of Canada

Formulation

Each strain used goes through an extensive probiotic characterization process, ensuring that it is resistant to gastric acid and bile, able to compete with other bacteria, is absent of antibiotic-resistant genes, and is able to effectively co-culture with human cells.

Each probiotic strain used makes a distinct contribution to support gastrointestinal health.

Helps support gastrointestinal health Helps relieve occasional travel-related diarrhea

Gluten-free Non-dairy

Vegetarian

Pack your bags! Traveling for work or leisure can put a strain on your intestinal health, whether it is the associated stress, change in diet, or even the water...your gut flora is affected. This is why Flora created Travel Care Probiotic, a shelf-stable probiotic that can easily be taken anywhere to support your gastrointestinal health.

Travel Care Probiotic also helps relieve occasional traveling related diarrhea. Maintain healthy gut flora while you travel with Flora's Travel Care Probiotic.

Storage

Shelf-stable

Store at room temperature (do not exceed 71 degrees F). For ultimate stability, keep refrigerated.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily. If you are on an anti-fungal(s), take at least 2-3 hours before or after.

Precautions

If you are on an anti-fungal(s), take at least 2-3 hours before or after. Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult a physician prior to use if you are taking prescription medications or if you have a medical condition.

Discontinue use and consult a physician if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g. diarrhea) occur and/or persist beyond 3 days.

Tamper evident: Do not use if foil blister pack is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formula

Flora's Travel Care Probiotic utilizes 5 billion cells of clinically studied S. boulardii, which supports both intestinal and gastrointestinal health, helping ensure you stay comfortable no matter where your travels take you.

Minimum 5 billion viable cells per capsule at printed two-year expiration date.

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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Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora label

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Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

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

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079

Interacts with
136 drugs
250 mg per serving

Brewer's yeast is a nutrient-rich fungus that provides B vitamins, protein, and minerals, and a related yeast product (S. boulardii) is used for some...

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Potato Starch, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora Drug Interactions

Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 136 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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136Drugs
9 Major 87 Moderate 40 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079 136

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells interact with 136 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells 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.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-10794 drug types · 136 drugs

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Brewer's yeast contains tyramine. Taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk for hypertensive crisis.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking chromium-containing brewer's yeast can decrease levels of blood glucose in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Lithium

Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with lithium might cause additive effects and side effects.
Some brewer's yeast products contains lithium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antifungals

Theoretically, taking antifungals with some brewer's yeast products might decrease the effectiveness of brewer's yeast.
Some brewer's yeast products contain live yeast. Therefore, simultaneously taking antifungals might kill a significant number of the organisms.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells, from the product label.

Flora

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Name
Flora, Inc.
Street Address
805 E. Badger Rd.
City
Lynden
State
WA
ZipCode
98264
Phone Number
1.800.446.2110
Web Address
www.florahealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora: Common Questions

Does Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells by Flora interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells has a known interaction with 136 medications, including 9 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Brewer's Yeast

Interacts with 136 drugs

Brewer's yeast is a nutrient-rich fungus that provides B vitamins, protein, and minerals, and a related yeast product (S. boulardii) is used for some types of diarrhea. Most other health cla...

Read the full Brewer's Yeast monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Travel Care Probiotic 5 Billion Cells'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 6 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.

Brewer's Yeast 6 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Lewis SJ, Freedman AR. Review article: the use of biotherapeutic agents in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 1998;12:807-22. PubMed
  3. Bahijiri, S. M., Mira, S. A., Mufti, A. M., and Ajabnoor, M. A. The effects of inorganic chromium and brewer's yeast supplementation on glucose tolerance, serum lipids and drug dosage in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Saudi.Med.J. 2000;21(9):831-837. DOI
  4. Schrauzer, G. N. and de, Vroey E. Effects of nutritional lithium supplementation on mood. A placebo-controlled study with former drug users. Biol.Trace Elem.Res. 1994;40(1):89-101. PubMed
  5. Gayathri R, Aruna T, Malar S, Shilpa B, Dhanasekar KR. Efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 as an add-on therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2020;35(1):139-145. PubMed
  6. Mourey F, Decherf A, Jeanne JF, et al. Saccharomyces cerevisiae I-3856 in irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(22):2509-2522.

See these in context on the Brewer's Yeast monograph →

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