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Gap Between Antibiotics and Probiotic
Dear Doctor,
I have been prescribed an H. pylori kit that includes antibiotics along with a probiotic capsule. I wanted to confirm:
How much time gap should I maintain between taking the antibiotics and the probiotic capsule?
I read on Google that at least a 2-hour gap is generally recommended so that the antibiotics don’t kill the good bacteria in the probiotic.
Kindly suggest
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Yes there should be gap between antibiotics and probiotics 1-2 hrs .
but there are some conditions where you need to take probiotic if you are on antibiotics for a very long time or you are prescribed high dose antibiotics.
For short duration antibiotics course like 3 days Or 5 days there is no need for probiotics.
High dose of probiotics can cause gas, bloting, constipation etc
Next Steps
kindly observe your course of antibiotics and what kind of antibiotics are prescribed.
no need to take probiotics Unnecessarily.
Health Tips
eat good food, drink plenty of fluids and have adequate sleep
consult me for any further guidance or treatment
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YES , you are absolutely right there should be a gap of at least 1- 2 hours otherwise H pylori kit containing antibiotics will also kill so called good bacteria which is there in probiotics. Probiotics prevent side effect of H pylori antibiotic like diarrhoea and helps in recovery of gut health.
Next Steps
Take first antibiotics 2 hours after that take probiotics.
Health Tips
Eat healthy diet, hygienic and non spicy, less fat. Avoid smoke/ drink.
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Thank you for your question. Yes, itâs true that keeping a gap between antibiotics and probiotics helps the probiotic work better. A **2-hour gap** is generally a good rule to follow, but exact timing may vary based on your case.
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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