Lactobacillus

Information about Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus uses

Lactobacillus is used in the treatment of diarrhea.

How lactobacillus works

Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Common side effects of lactobacillus

Bloating, Flatulence

Available Medicine for Lactobacillus

  • ₹18
    Alliance Remedies
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹10
    Suzikem Drugs Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹46
    Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹17
    Alpha Aromatic Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹10
    Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹20
    Mecado Healthcare Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹10
    Remora Remedies Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Lactobacillus

  • Avoid taking Lactobacillus along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
  • Take Lactobacillus at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Lactobacillus along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. 


Content on this page was last updated on 20 September, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)