Probiotics -- Drug Interactions Summary

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Bifidobacterium bifidum -- Drug Interactions Summary, Bifidobacterium longum -- Drug Interactions Summary, Intestinal Flora -- Drug Interactions Summary, Lactobacillus acidophilus -- Drug Interactions Summary, Lactobacillus casei -- Drug Interactions Summary, Saccharomyces boulardii -- Drug Interactions Summary

Drug Interactions Safety Check

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with probiotics:

Some interactions may increase the need for probiotics.
Other interactions may be negative and indicate probiotics should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist.
Others may require further explanation.

Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: The following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine. To find a specific brand name, use the Medicines index.

Aminoglycoside Antibiotics

Amoxicillan-Potassium Clavulanate

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

Last Review: 09-01-2007

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