What Is Acidophilus Used For

What is Lactobacillus acidophilus?

Lactobacillus acidophilus is an acid producing leaner that is available in dietary supplements to restore the normal intestinal flora.

What brand names are available for Lactobacillus acidophilus?

Bacid,
Culturelle,
Dofus,
Flora-Q,
Floranex,
Kala,
Lactinex,
Lacto-Bifidus,
Lacto-Central,
Lacto-Pectin,
Lacto-TriBlend,
Lactobacillus acidophilys and Bulgaricus,
Megaophilus,
MoreDophilus,
Probiotica,
RisaQuad,
Superdophilus

Do I need a prescription for Lactobacillus acidophilus?

Is Lactobacillus acidophilus available as a generic drug?

Yes

Why is Lactobacillus acidophilus prescribed to patients?

Lactobacillus acidophilus is used to help re-establish the normal gut or intestinal flora. It is used to restore intestinal flora, the loss of which may be caused by antibiotic treatment and is associated with diarrhea.

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What is the dosage for Lactobacillus acidophilus?

Adults: Dosing varies by manufacturer. Some dosing examples include one to 2 capsules daily; 8 oz of yogurt twice daily; or 1 to x billion colony forming units (CFU) daily divided in iii to 4 doses.

Take at to the lowest degree 2 hours after receiving an antibiotic and keep for several days after stopping antibiotic treatment.

Which drugs or supplements interact with Lactobacillus acidophilus?

No significant drug interactions reported.

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Is Lactobacillus acidophilus safe to utilize during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Lactobacillus acidophilus has not been fairly evaluated in pregnant women.

It is non known whether Lactobacillus acidophilus is secreted into breast milk.

What else should I know about Lactobacillus acidophilus?

What preparations of Lactobacillus acidophilus are bachelor?

The leaner are available in many dissimilar preparations - Oral: capsules, caplets, chewable tablets, tablets, granules, pulverization. It is also in dietary supplements and fermented foods such as yogurt.

How should I go along Lactobacillus acidophilus stored?

Lactobacillus preparationsshould be stored at fifteen-30°C.

How does Lactobacillus acidophilus piece of work?

Lactobacillus acidophilus bacterial strains are normal colonizers of the bowel and piece of work by inhibiting or decreasing the growth of harmful microorganisms in the gut by producing lactic acid. Preparations that contain these bacteria are considered to be probiotics, dietary supplements that contain live leaner that when taken orally, restore beneficial bacteria to the torso (GI tract) and promote good health.

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Summary

Lactobacillus acidophilus (Bacid, Culturelle, Dofus, Flora-Q, Floranex, Kala, Lactinex, Lacto-Bifidus, Lacto-Central, Lacto-Pectin, Lacto-TriBlend, Lactobacillus acidophilys and Bulgaricus, Megaophilus, MoreDophilus, Probiotica, RisaQuad, Superdophilus)is a supplement used to help regulate digestion and foreclose diarrhea. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, storage, and pregnancy safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this supplement.

Related Illness Conditions

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the float, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. E. coli, a type of bacteria that lives in the bowel and near the anus, causes most UTIs. UTI symptoms include pain, intestinal hurting, mild fever, urinary urgency, and frequency. Treatment involves a course of antibiotics.
Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a change in the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Symptoms associated with diarrhea are cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal urgency. Causes of diarrhea include viral, bacterial, or parasite infection, gastroenteritis, food poisoning, and drugs. Absorbents and anti-motility medications are used to treat diarrhea.

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References

Medically reviewed by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP; Board Certified Emergency Medicine

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Medline Plus - National Library of Medicine
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