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Possible Interactions with: Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Also listed as: Bifidobacterium; L. Acidophilus; Lactobacillus Acidophilus; Prebiotics; Probiotics

Interactions

If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use Lactobacillus or other probiotics without first talking to your healthcare provider.

Sulfasalazine - A laboratory study suggests that L. acidophilus speeds up metabolism of sulfasalazine, a medication used to treat ulcerative colitis. The significance of this information is unknown at this time.


Drug Interactions

Sulfasalazine