About lactic acid bacteria
Probiotic
Used for
- Some strains help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Some strains support maintenance of ulcerative colitis remission
Usual adult dose
Dosing depends on the bacterial strains and viable organism count; no standard dose applies to all lactic acid bacteria products.
Usual dose in children
Children's doses depend on the specific strains, age, and product; an established dose cannot be determined from this description.
Common side effects
- Gas
- Bloating
- Mild abdominal discomfort
- Rare allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Benefits depend on the specific strains and formulation
- Rare bloodstream infections occur, particularly in severely immunocompromised people
- Additional caution applies with critical illness or central venous catheters
- Not a replacement for prescribed inflammatory bowel disease treatment
Pregnancy
Many probiotics appear low risk, but pregnancy safety depends on the strains and product; information for this formulation is limited.
Breastfeeding
Generally considered low risk in healthy breastfeeding adults, although information for this specific formulation is limited.
Interactions
- Antibiotics may reduce the survival of probiotic bacteria
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.