Flora-Q
Generic Identify: lactobacillus acidophilus (LAK toe ba SIL us AS sid OFF il us)
Model Identify: Acidophilus, Bacid (LAC), Florajen, Flora-Q, Lactinex, Risa-Bid, RisaQuad, Superdophilus
Medically reviewed by Medicine.com on June 1, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.
What’s Flora-Q?
Flora-Q is a micro organism that exists naturally within the physique, primarily within the intestines and the vagina. This medication has been used as a probiotic, or “friendly bacteria.”
Flora-Q has been utilized in different medication as a probable efficient help in treating diarrhea in kids with rotavirus.
Flora-Q has been utilized in different medication as a probably efficient help (in kids or adults) in stopping diarrhea brought on by antibiotics, journey, chemotherapy, or hospitalization. This medication can be probably efficient in treating irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial vaginal an infection, colic in infants, lung infections in kids, pores and skin issues in kids who’re allergic to take advantage of, and different circumstances.
Flora-Q has additionally been used to deal with lactose intolerance, Crohn’s illness, overgrowth of micro organism within the intestines, or vaginal yeast infections brought on by antibiotics. Nevertheless, analysis has proven that this medication will not be efficient in treating these circumstances.
Different makes use of not confirmed with analysis have included treating indigestion, urinary tract infections, intestinal issues in untimely infants, excessive ldl cholesterol, lyme illness, chilly sores, zits, most cancers, the widespread chilly, and different circumstances.
It’s not sure whether or not Flora-Q is efficient in treating any medical situation. Medicinal use of this product has not been permitted by the FDA. This medication shouldn’t be used instead of treatment prescribed for you by your physician.
Flora-Q is usually bought as an natural complement. There are not any regulated manufacturing requirements in place for a lot of natural compounds and a few marketed dietary supplements have been discovered to be contaminated with poisonous metals or different medicine. Natural/well being dietary supplements must be bought from a dependable supply to attenuate the danger of contamination.
Flora-Q might also be used for different functions not listed on this product information.
Warnings
Comply with all instructions on the product label and package deal. Inform every of your healthcare suppliers about all of your medical circumstances, allergy symptoms, and all medicines you employ.
Earlier than taking this medication
Ask a physician, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier whether it is protected so that you can use this product when you have:
brief bowel syndrome; or
a weak immune system (brought on by illness or by utilizing sure medication).
Ask a physician earlier than utilizing this product in case you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Don’t give any natural/well being complement to a toddler with out medical recommendation.
How ought to I take Flora-Q?
When contemplating the usage of natural dietary supplements, search the recommendation of your physician. You might also think about consulting a practitioner who’s skilled in the usage of natural/well being dietary supplements.
For those who select to make use of Flora-Q, use it as directed on the package deal or as directed by your physician, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier. Don’t use extra of this product than is beneficial on the label.
Flora-Q is out there in capsule and pill kind, or as a vaginal suppository. Powder or liquid types might also be obtainable. Some dairy merchandise, particularly yogurt, additionally include this medication.
The chewable pill should be chewed earlier than you swallow it.
Don’t use totally different types of lactobacillus acidophilus on the similar time with out medical recommendation. Utilizing totally different formulations collectively will increase the danger of an overdose.
Name your physician if the situation you might be treating with Flora-Q doesn’t enhance, or if it will get worse whereas utilizing this product.
Retailer Flora-Q in a sealed container as directed on the product label, away from moisture, warmth, and light-weight.
What occurs if I miss a dose?
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Skip the missed dose whether it is nearly time to your subsequent scheduled dose. Don’t use additional Flora-Q to make up the missed dose.
What occurs if I overdose?
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Search emergency medical consideration or name the Poison Assist line at 1-800-222-1222.
What ought to I keep away from whereas taking Flora-Q?
Keep away from taking Flora-Q inside 2 hours after you’re taking any sort of antibiotic medication.
Flora-Q unwanted effects
Get emergency medical assist when you have indicators of an allergic response: hives; issue respiration; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Though not all unwanted effects are recognized, Flora-Q is regarded as doubtless protected when taken for a brief time frame.
Widespread unwanted effects might embody:
bloating; or
gasoline.
This isn’t an entire record of unwanted effects and others might happen. Name your physician for medical recommendation about unwanted effects. You might report unwanted effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What different medicine will have an effect on Flora-Q?
Don’t take Flora-Q with out medical recommendation in case you are utilizing any drugs that may weaken your immune system, reminiscent of:
medication to stop organ transplant rejection; or
steroid medication (prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and others).
This record will not be full. Different medicine might work together with lactobacillus acidophilus, together with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, nutritional vitamins, and natural merchandise. Not all attainable interactions are listed on this product information.
Additional data
Seek the advice of with a licensed healthcare skilled earlier than utilizing any natural/well being complement. Whether or not you might be handled by a medical physician or a practitioner skilled in the usage of pure medicines/dietary supplements, be sure that all of your healthcare suppliers find out about your whole medical circumstances and coverings.
Keep in mind, maintain this and all different medicines out of the attain of kids, by no means share your medicines with others, and use this treatment just for the indication prescribed.
All the time seek the advice of your healthcare supplier to make sure the knowledge displayed on this web page applies to your private circumstances.
Medical Disclaimer
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