About pre + probiotics
Prebiotic and probiotic supplement
Used for
- Supporting healthy gut bacteria
- Some formulations help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Some formulations help relieve constipation
Usual adult dose
No standard dose; dosing depends on the probiotic strains, prebiotic ingredients, and product instructions.
Usual dose in children
Some formulations are used in children; dosing depends on age, ingredients, and product instructions.
Common side effects
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal discomfort
- Loose stools
Important warnings
- Benefits and safety vary by ingredients and probiotic strains.
- Rare bloodstream infections can occur in severely ill people.
- Extra caution with weakened immunity or central venous catheters.
- Not a substitute for rehydration when diarrhea occurs.
Pregnancy
Safety depends on the ingredients; pregnancy evidence is limited and does not cover every formulation.
Breastfeeding
Generally considered low risk in healthy adults, but safety information is limited for individual formulations.
Interactions
- Antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of bacterial probiotics.
- Antifungal medicines may reduce the effectiveness of yeast probiotics.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.