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Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LuckyVitamin

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

Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU is a dietary supplement by LuckyVitamin with 3 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 LA-14. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Blend of Probiotic Bacteria” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (139 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 3 active probiotic ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 — all live beneficial bacteria strains designed to support gut health. They're suspended in inactive ingredients including cellulose, a film-coating agent, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, which are common tablet and capsule fillers.

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: women's health and vaginal pH balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Bacterial vaginosis, Vaginal candidiasis, Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Lactose intolerance, vaginal flora balance, feminine wellness — and 1 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.
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lactose intolerance, Vaginal candidiasis.

Lactobacillus acidophilus has possibly effective evidence for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis. The other two strains in this blend don't have effectiveness ratings in our data.

We don't hold established evidence for whether this exact multi-strain combination works for women's health specifically.

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. That said, because it contains live organisms, there's a small theoretical risk of infection in certain people — though this is rare and usually happens in those with weakened immune systems or serious illness.

Some people report mild GI symptoms like bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort when starting probiotics, but these are uncommon. We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for these ingredients, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 any antibiotic drugs, separate them from this probiotic by a few hours — antibiotics can kill the live organisms and make the supplement less effective. Ask your pharmacist how far apart to space them based on which antibiotic you're on.

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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 probiotic is a reasonable choice if you're looking for specific strains linked to gut health and IBS. Just space it away from antibiotics so the beneficial bacteria survive.

If you're pregnant, nursing, have a weakened immune system, or take any medications, check with your pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.

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 Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU, straight from the product label.

Brand LuckyVitamin
Barcode (UPC) 810026421723
Net contents 50 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283337
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin, 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 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
810026421723
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-140 NP--
Blend of Probiotic Bacteria139 mg--
Bifidobacterium lactis HN0190 NP--
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN0010 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening to maintain potency.

Formula

This product has been specially formulated using three clinically tested probiotic strains to support women's health through every stage of life.

This product features L. rhamnosus HN001 and L. acidophilus La-14 which have been shown to colonize the vaginal tract and help to maintain healthy vaginal pH when taken orally. Both the B. lactis HN019 and HN001 strains may help to support healthy immune system function in pregnant and nursing women. HN019 also supports GI regularity and reduces occasional gas and bloating. These specialized strains also support healthy, balanced immune system function in women of all ages.

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.

Precautions

Caution: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially immune-suppressing drugs), or have a medical condition (especially if immune system is compromised).

Keep out of reach of children.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation

Feminine floral balance Reduces occasional bloating

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

The probiotic strains in tis product have been identity-verified using DNA-fingerprinting technology.

Vegan

Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Guaranteed Quality & Potency

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.

Blend of Probiotic Bacteria

139 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin 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 Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU 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 LA-141 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 Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU, from the product label.

LuckyVitamin

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Name
Lucky Health Group Inc.
City
Conshohocken
State
PA
ZipCode
19428
Phone Number
1-888-635-0474
Web Address
www.LuckyVitamin.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin: Common Questions

Does Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU by LuckyVitamin interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU 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?
Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU contains 3 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 probiotic work if I'm on an antibiotic?
It can, but you'll need to separate them. Taking them at the same time may reduce how well the probiotic works, since antibiotics kill the live beneficial bacteria. Space them apart by a few hours — your pharmacist can tell you the best timing for your specific antibiotic.
What are these bacteria supposed to do?
Lactobacillus acidophilus has evidence suggesting it may help with irritable bowel syndrome, certain infections, diarrhea linked to antibiotics, and bacterial vaginosis. The other two strains in the blend don't have established effectiveness data in our files.
Are there any common side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. Some report mild GI symptoms like bloating, gas, or belly discomfort when they first start, but these are uncommon and often pass.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for these specific ingredients during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you decide whether it's right for you.
What's in the capsule besides the probiotics?
The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose (a film coating), magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — all standard capsule fillers.

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Sources & How We Checked

Women's Probiotic 20 Billion CFU'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.
  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 →

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