Question 1

i gave my 4 month old culturelle probiotics for adult  (about half the dose) only to later see its not for use in kids under age 1.  dangerous???

Accepted Answer

No worries, but...: There are many Lactobacillus types, and various studies have tried amounts of 1-10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) in babies, without seeing any bad side effects. That being said, there is seldom much research that one can find on one particular brand or strain of Lactobacillus use in babies... so no worries, but "user beware".

Question 2

what is the daily recommended dosage for probiotic im 35 /f?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: Don't know of a specific recommendation. However, I recommend that patients use a poly strain probiotic in a controlled release form with at least millions of cultures.

Question 3

starting vls3 probiotics for diverticulitis,i need   a recomindation dosage and what's the best time to take them?

Accepted Answer

No specifics to give: Probiotics is known to help restore normal bacterial flora of intestines if being altered by antibiotic use or poor lifestyle. Its recommended dose is arbitrary so you may take it as advised usually with or before meals from the Company-but at most double it up and see since individual tolerance widely varies among people. But still remember healthy lifestyle remains the foundation of all care.

Question 4

is an immediate acne breakout (within a week) a result of stopping antibiotics or starting a high dosage probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you were having problems with acne breakouts, it is possible that continuous antibiotic administration was suppressing your acne tendency. When you discontinued steady antibiotic intake, skin bacteria may have proliferated causing an outbreak. A dermatologist is best qualified to answer your question, however. I don't think taking probiotics was the cause of the outbreak.

Question 5

gastroenterologist prescribed bismuth subnitrate + calcium 50/50. dose is 'tip of a knife' 4/day for 1month, followed by probiotics for 1month.then repeated. dosage is vague, can i take too much bismuth this way? is there a safe upper limit in grams?

Accepted Answer

Bismuth subnitrate: The best I can do for you is to provide you with general information at:  https://www.drugs.com/dosage/bismuth-subsalicylate.html

Question 6

could taking florastor select immunity boost probiotics help someone recover from a stomach bug faster? if so, what's the recommended dosage of it?

Accepted Answer

: Probiotics are just capsules that contain inactive germ colonies that will activate and live in your gut. The blend of these germs is known to be benign acting and their presence can push out more toxic germs. There is no set dosing schedule although the company will list a suggested dose in their information. Some find them helpful.

Question 7

is there any difference between "baby" probiotics and "adult" regular probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial count: The difference between baby and adult probiotics is the type of bacteria and the bacterial count.

Question 8

can child age of 20 months drink full cream milk for adults and probiotics like yakult?

Accepted Answer

Whole milk: Yes at age 1 year the child can drink regular whole milk &amp; all kinds of dairy products  made of whole milk. Good luck.

Question 9

is 100 billion daily probiotic with multiple strains too much for a maintenance does? what are the dangers of taking too high of a dose of probiotic?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry here...: Taking too many probiotics or 'overdosing' on good bacteria is an extremely difficult thing to do. The human gut is home to roughly 100 trillion bacteria. The dose you describe is only 0.1% of the typical gut population.

Question 10

what is thd best type of probiotics and dose for bloating and gas? thanks and please explain

Accepted Answer

Pro mean with: and bio means life.  Probiotics help the GI system digest food.  Anti means against. So, if one takes excessive antibiotics (which are sometimes needed) they can kill off the good bacteria in our GI systems and we can have digestive problems.  This can happen w/out antibiotics at times too.  So, the probiotics replace the good bacteria that are missing or low. Look for most strains per bottle.

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I gave my 4 month old culturelle probiotics for adult (about half the dose) only to later see its not for use in kids under age 1. dangerous???

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What is the daily recommended dosage for probiotic im 35 /f?

A member asked:

Starting vls3 probiotics for diverticulitis,i need a recomindation dosage and what's the best time to take them?

A member asked:

Is an immediate acne breakout (within a week) a result of stopping antibiotics or starting a high dosage probiotics?

A member asked:

Gastroenterologist prescribed bismuth subnitrate + calcium 50/50. dose is 'tip of a knife' 4/day for 1month, followed by probiotics for 1month.then repeated. dosage is vague, can i take too much bismuth this way? is there a safe upper limit in grams?

A member asked:

Could taking florastor select immunity boost probiotics help someone recover from a stomach bug faster? if so, what's the recommended dosage of it?

A member asked:

Is there any difference between "baby" probiotics and "adult" regular probiotics?

A member asked:

Can child age of 20 months drink full cream milk for adults and probiotics like yakult?

A member asked:

Is 100 billion daily probiotic with multiple strains too much for a maintenance does? what are the dangers of taking too high of a dose of probiotic?

A member asked:

What is thd best type of probiotics and dose for bloating and gas? thanks and please explain

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