Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

Information about Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

Live freeze dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria uses

Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

How live freeze dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria works

Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria is a probiotic. It contains healthy bacteria that stick to the walls of the digestive tract. This forms a barrier that protects the inner layer of the gut against harmful bacteria and other toxic substances that may upset your digestive system.

Common side effects of live freeze dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria

Bloating

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Expert advice for Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

  • Take Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. 
  • Avoid taking Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria 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.

Frequently asked questions for Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

Q. Is Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria a probiotic?
Yes, Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria is a probiotic, the opposite of an antibiotic. Probiotics are ‘good bacteria’ which help to maintain digestive health and boost the immune system. Generally, Probiotics are used in cases where the normal bacteria are killed due to some disease or medicine. For example, taking antibiotics can kill the disease-causing bacteria as well as normal bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, to counter such imbalance of good bacteria taking probiotics while you are on antibiotics can help.
Q. Can Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria cause diarrhea?
Generally, Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria are considered safe when taken by mouth appropriately. However, in some people, it can cause stomach upset which may result in diarrhoea, bloating and flatulence (accumulation of gas).
Q. How long should Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria be taken?
Usually, full benefits with Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria can be observed in one month. This is because a minimum of four weeks are required to allow the colonisation of the gut by good bacteria to become stable. However, you need to keep a record if there is an improvement in your symptoms or not. The dose of the medicine should be taken as recommended by your doctor or the manufacturer.
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Q. Is it safe to use Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria during pregnancy?
A specific strain of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum, is probably safe when taken by mouth for 6 weeks during pregnancy. However, there is not enough reliable information of taking other strains of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid other strains of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria during pregnancy.
Q. How should Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria be taken?
Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria can be taken with any cold non-carbonated beverage and consumed. It can also be mixed with cold food such as yoghurt, ice-cream, or apple sauce. Hot beverages are not recommended since the working ability and effectiveness of the bacteria may be reduced due to heat and moisture.
Q. How should Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria be stored?
Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria should be refrigerated at a temperature of 36-46°F or 2-8°C. It can also be stored at room temperature (77°F) for a maximum of 2 weeks without any damage to the product.
Q. Can I take antibiotic and probiotic at the same time?
Taking antibiotics along with Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria might reduce the effectiveness of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria. To avoid this interaction keep minimum of 2 hours gap (before or after) between the two.

Content on this page was last updated on 13 June, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)