Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Description
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a probiotic used to treat diarrhea caused due to infections, antibiotics, travel, chemotherapy, etc. It may also be used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, etc. This supplement is not recommended for use in immunocompromised patients and in patients with gastrointestinal perforations.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lactobacillus Acidophilus
- Rash
- Dry skin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Excessive gas in stomach
Uses of Lactobacillus Acidophilus
What is it prescribed for?
- Diarrhea
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this supplement to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this supplement remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this supplement.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This supplement is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this supplement.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to lactobacillus acidophilus or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this supplement.
Breast-feeding
This supplement is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this supplement.
General warnings
Immunocompromised individuals
This supplement is not recommended for use in immunocompromised individuals due to the risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Duration of therapy
This supplement is not recommended to use more than 2 days if given for post-antibiotic diarrhea unless prescribed by your physician.
Other medicines
This supplement may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Hypersensitivity
This supplement is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to milk or lactose due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on clinical condition.
Antibiotic therapy
If your doctor has prescribed this supplement along with antibiotics, then it should be administered at least 2 hours before or after administering the antibiotic to avoid all the possible interactions.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe Lactobacillus Acidophilus for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Follow all the instructions given in the patient leaflet/package insert and take this supplement exactly as advised/prescribed. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by producing lactic acid and creates an acidic environment in the body which prevents the growth of harmful bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antidiarrheals, Probiotics
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Mar 2019
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