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Which probiotic works with keflex?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Probiotics with kefl: antibiotic kill infections but sometimes have the unwanted effect of killing good bacteria in the gut. Taking any probiotic after a course of any antibiotic may help restore normal flora

Answered 7/26/2016

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