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A member asked:

What is the max. safe probiotic. is extra strength 20 billion ok. i'm worried as on long term antibiotics for uti maybe due to prolapse and fibroids.

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Unknown: It's a good question- However, no one knows the answer to it since it depends on the probiotic composition and factors in the person taking it.

Answered 1/1/2020

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