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Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Renew Life

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

Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion is a dietary supplement by Renew Life with 1 active ingredient. 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life

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 1 active ingredient.

This product has one active ingredient: Bacillus coagulans, a live probiotic bacterium. The gummies also contain inactive ingredients — sugar, glucose, fruit concentrate, wheat starch, gelatin, food coloring, and other common gummy components — that give them their shape, taste, 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: supports digestion and everyday optimal health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Antibiotic-associated diarrhea — and 4 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 Coagulans is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, and more.

Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For other uses — antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease — the evidence is too thin or unreliable to know whether it works.

Talk with your child's doctor about what this probiotic might help with and what they'd realistically expect.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

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 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.

Bacillus coagulans is generally well tolerated in healthy children, though evidence and product quality can vary between brands. That said, there isn't enough reliable safety data on probiotics overall, so it's worth checking with your pediatrician or pharmacist before starting, especially if your child has a central line, is severely ill, or has a weakened immune system.

In rare cases, live probiotic organisms have caused serious infections (bacteremia or sepsis) in very sick or immunocompromised patients; healthy kids with normal immune systems face much lower risk, but it's a conversation worth having. No pregnancy or lactation data is on file for this ingredient.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bacillus Coagulans

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 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bacillus Coagulans.
  • 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 your child takes antibiotics, check the timing with your pharmacist. Antibiotics can reduce how well this probiotic works, so you may need to separate doses by a few hours rather than giving them together.

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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 is a single-strain probiotic gummy that may help with constipation or IBS in otherwise healthy kids. The main thing to watch is antibiotics — they can interfere with how the probiotic works, so time them separately.

If your child has any serious illness, a central line, or immune system concerns, run this by your pediatrician first.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2021.

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 Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Renew Life
Barcode (UPC) 631257159120
Net contents 60 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 250923
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, Dairy Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life, 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:
2 Gummy(ies)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy(ies)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
631257159120
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates4 Gram(s)3%, 1%
Added Sugars3 Gram(s)12%, 6%
Total Sugars3 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans0 NP--

Other ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, deionized Pineapple, Wheat Starch, Gelatin, Colors, Invert Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural flavors, Coconut Oil, Carnauba wax

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Label statements
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General Statements

At Renew Life, we're probiotic pioneers with double decades of experience and innovation on our side to help keep your child's gut healthy and happy. Visit RenewLife.com for help finding the right probiotic for your child's needs.

Made in Australia of global ingredients.

Formulation

Formulated with scientifically studied B. coagulans to help ensure more friendly probiotics reach your child's digestive track.

Supports digestion and everyday optimal health

Quality, purity and potency guaranteed through expiration.

Dairy free Soy free

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)

Patents: www.renewlife.com/patents

Copyright 2019

Precautions

Tamper evident: Do not use if safety seal in broken or missing.

Contains: Wheat, tree nuts (coconut).

Keep out of reach of children. Consult your child's pediatrician before using this or any product if your child is taking medication or has a medical condition. Children should be under adult supervision when consuming this product.

Consult your child's pediatrician before using this or any product if your child is taking medication or has a medical condition.

Formula

3 billion live cultures

Made with natural fruit flavors

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Children 3 years and older, chew two (2) gummies daily.

Storage

Store at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) or below.

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Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life

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

Serving size2 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bacillus coagulans

Interacts with
182 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid well and may help with some digestive problems such as IBS, constipation, a...

Bacillus coagulans monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, Deionized Pineapple, Wheat Starch, Gelatin, Colors, Invert Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural flavors, Coconut Oil, Carnauba wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life 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 Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion 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.

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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion, from the product label.

Renew Life

Name
Renew Life Formulas, Inc.
City
Palm Harbor
State
FL
ZipCode
34683
Phone Number
1-800-830-1800
Web Address
www.renewlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life: Common Questions

Does Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion 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?
Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion 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.
Is this okay for kids with weak immune systems?
There isn't enough safety data to say either way, and there is a rare risk of serious infection in severely ill or immunocompromised children. Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist before starting if your child has any immune concerns, is on immune-suppressing medicines, or has a central line.
What if my child is on an antibiotic?
Antibiotics can kill the live bacteria in this probiotic, making it less effective. Don't take them at the same time — ask your pharmacist how many hours apart to space them, usually a few hours at minimum.
Does this actually help with constipation or IBS?
The evidence suggests Bacillus coagulans is possibly effective for both constipation and IBS, meaning some people see benefit but results aren't guaranteed. It's worth a try under your pediatrician's guidance, but manage expectations — probiotics don't work the same way for every child.
What's in these gummies besides the probiotic?
The active ingredient is Bacillus coagulans. The rest is inactive fillers and flavor — sugar, gelatin, fruit concentrate, starch, colors, and coconut oil to make them taste good and hold together.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for this ingredient during pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your OB or midwife before using if you're pregnant or nursing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ultimate Flora Kids Probiotic Gummies 3 Billion'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 20 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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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