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Dietary supplement

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Renew Life

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

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic is a dietary supplement by Renew Life with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and balance, diarrhea (including antibiotic-related), vaginal yeast and bacterial infections.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L. acidophilus, B. breve. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic 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 10 active ingredients.
  • “Ultimate Flora Daily Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This product contains 10 live probiotic strains packed into a vegetable capsule. The active ingredients are L. salivarius, L. acidophilus, L. paracasei, L. rhamnosus, B. breve, L. brevis, L. casei, L. plantarum, B. lactis (A), and B. lactis (B) — all beneficial bacteria meant to support your gut.

The only inactive ingredients are the vegetable capsule and cellulose.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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
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 natural defenses and digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Bacterial vaginosis, Colic, Clostridioides difficile infection, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Possibly Effective" for Bacterial vaginosis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lactose intolerance.

L. acidophilus, one of the two strains we have effectiveness data for, is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease.

B. breve shows insufficient evidence for several conditions including allergic rhinitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and atopic disease. For the other eight strains in this blend, we don't have effectiveness ratings on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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.

L. acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children, though you should check with your doctor before starting. In rare cases, live probiotic organisms can cause serious infections like bacteremia or sepsis, mostly in people who are already very ill or have weak immune systems.

B. breve is also generally well tolerated in healthy people but requires caution if you're critically ill or immunocompromised — bacteremia has occurred rarely in hospitalized infants and adults. Both strains may cause mild gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea, though these are uncommon.

Pregnancy and lactation safety data for these ingredients aren't on file; talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Breve

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 — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Breve.
  • 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 you take antibiotic drugs, don't take them at the same time as this product — the antibiotics can kill the live beneficial bacteria and make the probiotic less effective. Separate them by a couple of hours and let your pharmacist know you're taking both.

We couldn't check the other seven strains in this product for drug interactions, so run all your medications through the search tool on this page.

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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're healthy and not on antibiotics, this probiotic is generally well tolerated. If you're taking antibiotics, space them out from this product — ask your pharmacist for timing.

If you're very ill, immunocompromised, or pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.

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 RTS Daily Probiotic, straight from the product label.

Brand Renew Life
Net contents 1 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2017
DSLD ID 71442
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic 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:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
L. salivarius0 NP--
L. acidophilus0 NP--
L. paracasei0 NP--
L. rhamnosus0 NP--
B. breve0 NP--
L. brevis0 NP--
L. casei0 NP--
L. plantarum0 NP--
Ultimate Flora Daily Blend0 NP--
B. lactis (A)0 NP--
B. lactis (B)0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Cellulose

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

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.
Storage

Room temperature stable

Store in a dry place at 77(0)F (25(0)C) or below.

No refrigeration required

General Statements

Supports natural defenses and digestive health

Formulated to provide 15 billion live cultures per capsule at time of consumption, if prior to expiration, under recommended storage conditions. Storage and handling conditions may vary, and may affect the total amount of cultures delivered at consumption.

Quality and purity guaranteed

Made in USA

Manufactured in a GMP facility.

Tamper Evident: Do not use if packet is open.

Sample packet not for individual sale

15 billion live cultures per capule 10 probiotic strains

Delayed release

Formulation

Contains no wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, shellfish, tree nuts, or artificial ingredients.

Gluten & dairy free

Precautions

Made in a facility that also manufactures products that contain wheat, gluten, soy and dairy. Individuals extremely sensitive to these ingredients should consult a physician prior to using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For best results, take capsule with a light meal.

Once daily

General

#15873 0312

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)

Renew Life The digestive care company

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

See for yourself

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic by Renew Life label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic by Renew Life

These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Ultimate Flora Daily Blend

0 NP per serving
  • › L. salivarius
  • L. acidophilus
  • › L. paracasei
  • › L. rhamnosus
  • B. breve
  • › L. brevis
  • › L. casei
  • › L. plantarum
  • › B. lactis (A)
  • › B. lactis (B)

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic by Renew Life Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

B. breve 182

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic 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.

L. acidophilus1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus 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 L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D

B. breve1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic, 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.renewlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic by Renew Life: Common Questions

Does Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic by Renew Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic 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 RTS Daily Probiotic contains 10 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 interfere with my antibiotic?
It won't interfere with how your antibiotic works, but the antibiotic might kill the live probiotic bacteria. Space them out — take your antibiotic and this product at least a couple hours apart. Your pharmacist can help you figure out the best timing.
Can I take this if I have a weak immune system?
You should talk to your doctor first. In very rare cases, live probiotics can cause serious infection in people who are critically ill or immunocompromised. This product is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but your situation needs a personalized assessment.
What are the side effects?
Most people don't have problems, but some experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort like bloating, gas, or loose stool — these are uncommon. Rare cases of rash and itching have been reported with probiotic combinations, though it's unclear if those came from this product.
Is it safe while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for these ingredients during pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Does this actually work for IBS?
L. acidophilus, one of the strains here, is rated possibly effective for IBS based on current evidence. The other nine strains don't have effectiveness ratings in our data, so we can't speak to how the full blend performs.
What's the vegetable capsule made of?
The capsule is a plant-based vegetable capsule, and cellulose is added as an inactive ingredient. There are no other fillers or binders.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ultimate Flora RTS Daily Probiotic'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 24 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.

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  10. 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
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →

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 →

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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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