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UltraFlora Restore Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Metagenics

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

UltraFlora Restore is a dietary supplement by Metagenics with 4 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 Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “A Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (253.50 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

UltraFlora Restore contains 4 active probiotic ingredients: Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04 and Bi-07 strains), Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM strain), and Lactobacillus paracasei (Lpc-37 strain). These are live microorganisms meant to support your gut flora.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which help hold the product together.

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: support healthy intestinal microbial stability and occasional loose stools.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile infection, Colic, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — 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 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lactose intolerance, Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and more.

Lactobacillus acidophilus has the strongest evidence in this product. It's rated possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis.

It's rated possibly ineffective for atopic disease (allergic or eczema-type conditions), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for acute respiratory distress syndrome. For the other three strains in this product, effectiveness ratings aren't on file in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Orally, GI side effects like stomach discomfort, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nausea can occur when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics, but these are uncommon.

In rare cases, live L. acidophilus bacteria have been isolated in patients who developed serious infections like bacteremia or sepsis — most often in people whose immune systems are already compromised or who have existing conditions. Since this product contains live organisms, check with your doctor before use, especially if you have a weakened immune system or a serious underlying condition.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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 — Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • 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, talk to your pharmacist before using this product. Antibiotics may reduce the probiotic's effectiveness by killing the live bacteria in the supplement.

We could not check the other three probiotic strains against medication data, so run your exact medications through the search tool on this page 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.

This is a four-strain probiotic product primarily supported by evidence for L. acidophilus in digestive and urinary health. If you take antibiotics, time them carefully — separate your doses by a few hours so the antibiotics don't kill the live organisms.

Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a compromised immune system.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about UltraFlora Restore, straight from the product label.

Brand Metagenics
Barcode (UPC) 755571939333
Net contents 30 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 19, 2022
DSLD ID 265258
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics, 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)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
755571939333
IngredientAmount% DV
Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04)0 NP--
A Proprietary Blend253.5 mg--
Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM)0 NP--
Bifidobacterium lactis (Bi-07)0 NP--
Lactobacillus paracasei (Lpc-37)0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formula

UltraFlora Restore is a clinically tested probiotic containing 4 different strains of live bacteria to support healthy intestinal microbial stability and relief of occasional loose stools.

General Statements

Visit WhyUltraFlora.com for more information.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Formulation

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Targeted relief for occasional microbiota disruption

Practitioner exclusive

Storage

Storage: For best results, keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. No refrigeration required.

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Probiotic Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

NCFM, Lpc-37 and Bi-07 are registered trademarks licensed by DuPont

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UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics

These are the 4 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 Blend

253.5 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics 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 UltraFlora Restore 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM)1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for UltraFlora Restore, from the product label.

Metagenics

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Name
Metagenics
City
Gig Harbor
State
WA
ZipCode
98332
Phone Number
800 692 9400
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics: Common Questions

Does UltraFlora Restore by Metagenics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, UltraFlora Restore 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?
UltraFlora Restore contains 4 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 antibiotics interfere with this probiotic?
Yes. Antibiotics can kill the live L. acidophilus in this product, which may lower its effectiveness. If you're taking an antibiotic, ask your pharmacist when to take them — usually separating doses by a few hours helps.
Can L. acidophilus cause serious infections?
It's rare, but live L. acidophilus bacteria have been detected in serious infections in some patients, usually those with weakened immune systems or existing health conditions. If that describes you, talk to your doctor before starting.
What stomach side effects might I notice?
Gas, bloating, stomach discomfort, and loose stools can happen when taking L. acidophilus with other probiotics, but they're uncommon. If they occur and don't settle, let your pharmacist know.
Is this proven to work for IBS?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is rated possibly effective for IBS. That means there's some supporting evidence, but more research would strengthen our confidence. Results vary from person to person.
What are the four active ingredients doing?
All four are live probiotic bacteria meant to support your gut health. L. acidophilus is the one with the most evidence behind it, while the Bifidobacterium and L. paracasei strains are included for their general probiotic role.

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Sources & How We Checked

UltraFlora Restore'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 15 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.
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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 →

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