| Brand Name | BioGaia, Lactoflor, Probiotical |
| Generic Name | Probiotic adjuvants (L. reuteri DSM17938, S. boulardii) |
| Drug Class | Nitroimidazole Antibiotic |
| Availability | OTC/Supplement |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Indications | H. pylori eradication adjunct |
| Type | Capsule, Sachet |
| Doses | 10-50 billion CFU/day |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Bloating, gas, mild abdominal discomfort |
| Interactions | Minimal interactions; enhances gut flora; avoid during immunosuppression |
| Overdose | Generally safe; bloating or infection in immunocompromised. |
| Missed Dose | Take missed dose anytime during the day. |
| Contraindications | Severe immunocompromised states |
| Alternatives | Saccharomyces boulardii, L. acidophilus |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available OTC |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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L. reuteri DSM17938 is a probiotics type that is applied to maintain gut health, enhance digestion, and prevent diarrhea.
L. reuteri DSM17938 is effective because it balances the concentration of the good bacteria in the gut, increases the immune system and improves gut motility.
The Saccharomyces boulardii is a type of probiotics in yeast which is used to prevent and treat diarrhea such as the traveler diarrhea and also the antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
S. boulardii can be used to restore gut flora, enhance the work of intestinal barriers and reduce the inflammatory activity in the digestive tract.
Probiotic adjuvants such as L. reuteri DSM17938 and S. boulardii can be administered together with antibiotics and can help maintain normal levels of gut flora.
There are low-level side effects such as mild digestive upsets, bloating or gas. Side effects are not serious very often.
Yes, some research indicates that L. reuteri, and S. boulardii are potentially useful in treatment of the symptoms of IBS, such as bloating and diarrhea.
Probiotics should be taken under the supervision of a health care provider in the long term in order to be safe and effective.
Probiotics are safe only when taken under the advice of the doctor during pregnancy in order to be sure that it is safe in your particular condition.
As far as missing a dose is concerned take it immediately when you remember but not close to another dosage.
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