Probiotics

Also indexed as: Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Intestinal Flora, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Saccharomyces boulardii

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with probiotics: Some interactions may increase the need for probiotics (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate probiotics should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). 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 Safetychecker index.

Aminoglycoside Antibiotics Beneficial

Amoxicillin Beneficial

Ampicillin Beneficial

Antibiotics Beneficial

Azithromycin Beneficial

Cephalosporins Beneficial

Chlorhexidine Beneficial

Ciprofloxacin Beneficial

Clarithromycin Beneficial

Clindamycin Oral Beneficial

Clindamycin Topical Beneficial

Dapsone Beneficial

Dicloxacillin Beneficial

Doxycycline Beneficial

Erythromycin Beneficial

Gentamicin Beneficial

Levofloxacin Beneficial

Loracarbef Beneficial

Macrolides Beneficial

Metronidazole Beneficial

Minocycline Beneficial

Neomycin Beneficial

Nitrofurantoin Beneficial

Ofloxacin Beneficial

Penicillin V Beneficial

Penicillins Beneficial

Quinolones Beneficial

Sulfamethoxazole Beneficial

Sulfasalazine Beneficial

Sulfonamides Beneficial

Tetracycline Beneficial

Tetracyclines Beneficial

Tobramycin Beneficial

Trimethoprim Beneficial

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Beneficial