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Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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 Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion is a dietary supplement by Renew Life with 2 active ingredients. 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 probiotic. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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 probiotic, a live microorganism meant to support digestive health. The gummies also contain inactive ingredients including fruit juice, cane sugar, glucose syrup, starch, gelatin, and several others that give the product its flavor and texture.

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 health and probiotic support.
  • 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 has possibly effective evidence for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — meaning there's some support, but it's not conclusive. For other uses listed in the research (antibiotic-associated diarrhea, athletic performance, cancer prevention, and fatty liver disease), the evidence is too limited to rate.

Talk with your doctor about whether this probiotic makes sense for your specific digestive concern.

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 adults, but the safety data varies depending on the product. Because it's a live organism, there is a theoretical concern that it could cause infection in people who are severely ill, immunocompromised, or have central catheters — a rare but serious risk.

If you fall into any of those groups, check with your doctor before starting. The manufacturer doesn't provide enough data on safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.

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.

Before you start, make sure to check any antibiotics you're taking with the tool below. Antibiotics can kill off the live organisms in this product and make it less effective — separate them by a few hours if you can.

No other major medication interactions are documented for this ingredient, but search your exact medications to be sure.

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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.

If you have constipation or IBS and want to try a probiotic, this gummy is reasonably tolerated in healthy people. Just space it away from antibiotics if you're on them.

If you're severely ill, immunocompromised, or pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor first — the safety data isn't solid enough for those situations.

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 Jan 22, 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 Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion, straight from the product label.

Brand Renew Life
Net contents 2 Natural Flavored Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 242889
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, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years), Dairy Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates5 Gram(s)1%
Sugar3 Gram(s)--
Bacillus coagulans probiotic0 NP--

Other ingredients: natural Fruit Juice, Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Starch, Gelatin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Color, Fumaric Acid

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Label statements
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.
Formulation

Dairy free Soy free No artificial ingredients

Quality, purity, and potency guaranteed through expiration.

Manufactured in Australia in a GMP facility.

Promotes digestive balance Supports immune health

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare professional before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision.

Children should be under adult supervision when consuming this product.

Tamper Evident: Do not use if packet is open

Not for children under 2 years of age due to the risk of choking.

Contains wheat.

General Statements

Sample packet not for individual sale

Formula

For kids ages 2-102

3 billion live cultures per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults and children 2 and up, chew two gummies daily.

Storage

Store in a dry place at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) or below.

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Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life label

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What’s inside

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

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

Serving size2 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly 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.

Sugar

3 Gram(s) per serving

Bacillus coagulans probiotic

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 probiotic monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural Fruit Juice, Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Starch, Gelatin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Color, Fumaric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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 Probiotic Sour 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 coagulans probiotic1 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 Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion, from the product label.

Renew Life

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

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

Does Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion by Renew Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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 Probiotic Sour Gummies 3 Billion 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 work if I'm taking antibiotics?
Not as well as it should. Antibiotics kill the live bacteria in this probiotic, so you won't get the full benefit. If you're on antibiotics, take them a few hours apart from these gummies — your pharmacist can help you space them out.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to say one way or the other. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it while pregnant or nursing — they can help you weigh the benefits and risks for your situation.
What does this probiotic actually do?
There's some evidence it can help with constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. For other uses like preventing diarrhea after antibiotics or boosting athletic performance, the evidence is too weak to say whether it works.
What if I'm very sick or have a weak immune system — is it safe?
No — there's a rare but serious risk of infection in people who are severely ill, immunocompromised, or have central catheters. If that's you, don't use this product without talking to your doctor first.
Does it have a lot of fillers or sugar?
It's a gummy, so yes — it contains cane sugar and glucose syrup, plus other binders and flavorings to make it taste good. If you're watching your sugar intake, that's worth considering.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ultimate Flora Probiotic Sour 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 Probiotic Sour 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
  1. Saxelin M, Chuang NH, Chassy B, et al. Lactobacilli and bacteremia in southern Finland 1989-1992. Clin Infect Dis 1996;22:564-6. PubMed
  2. Tynkkynen S, Singh KV, Varmanen P. Vancomycin resistance factor of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in relation to enterococcal vancomycin resistance (van) genes. Int J Food Microbiol 1998;41:195-204. PubMed
  3. Klein G, Zill E, Schindler R, et al. Peritonitis associated with vancomycin-resistant Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient; organism identification, antibiotic therapy, and case report. J Clin Microbiol 1998;36:
  4. Kalima P, Masterton RG, Roddie PH, et al. Lactobacillus rhamnosus infection in a child following bone marrow transplant. J Infect 1996;32:165-7. PubMed
  5. Goldin BR. Health Benefits of probiotics. Br J Nutr 1998;80:S203-7. DOI
  6. Rautio M, Jousimies-Somer H, Kauma H, et al. Liver abscess due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain indistinguishable from L. rhamnosus strain GG. Clin Infect Dis 1999;28:1159-60.
  7. MacGregor G, Smith AJ, Thakker B, Kinsella J. Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgrad Med J 2002;78:366-7. PubMed
  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
  10. Vahabnezhad E, Mochon AB, Wozniak LJ, Ziring DA. Lactobacillus bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2013;47(5):437-9. PubMed
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  12. Sendil S, Shrimanker I, Mansoora Q, Goldman J, Nookala VK. Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteremia in an immunocompromised renal transplant patient. Cureus. 2020;12(2):e6887. PubMed
  13. Albarillo FS, Shah U, Joyce C, Slade D. Lactobacillus rhamnosus Infection: A single-center 4-year descriptive analysis. J Glob Infect Dis. 2020;12(3):119-123. PubMed
  14. Pasala S, Singer L, Arshad T, Roach K. Lactobacillus endocarditis in a healthy patient with probiotic use. IDCases. 2020;22:e00915. PubMed
  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
  17. 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
  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
  20. Kato K, Funabashi N, Takaoka H, et al. Lactobacillus paracasei endocarditis in a consumer of probiotics with advanced and severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis complicated with diffuse left ventricular mid-layer fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2016;224:157-161. PubMed

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