Lactobacillus Acidophilus 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.

• Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria." Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating diarrhea in children with rotavirus.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing diarrhea caused by antibiotics, travel, chemotherapy, or hospitalization.
•  Lactobacillus acidophilus is also possibly effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial vaginal infection, colic in babies, lung infections in children, skin problems in children who are allergic to milk, and other conditions.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus has also been used to treat lactose intolerance, Crohn's disease, overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines, or vaginal yeast infections caused by antibiotics.

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•  Dry skin
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
•  Bloating
•  Excessive gas in stomach

• This supplement is not recommended for use in immunocompromised individuals due to the risk of adverse effects.
• This supplement is not recommended to use more than 2 days if given for post- antibiotic diarrhea unless prescribed by your physician.
• This supplement may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects.
• 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.
• 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.
• Your doctor may prescribe Lactobacillus Acidophilus for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective.