BD Lactinex
Generic Identify: lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus (LAK toe ba SIL us AS sid OFF il us and bul GAR ik us)
Model Identify: BD Lactinex, Floranex
Medically reviewed by Medicine.com on June 16, 2019. Written by Cerner Multum.
What’s BD Lactinex?
Lactobacillus is a micro organism that exists naturally within the physique, primarily within the intestines and the vagina. Lactobacillus helps keep an acidic surroundings within the physique, which might forestall the expansion of dangerous micro organism. Lactobacillus has been used as a probiotic, or “friendly bacteria.”
Acidophilus and bulgaricus (helveticus) are two various kinds of lactobacillus which might be mixed on this product.
BD Lactinex has been used as a probiotic to help in digestion, to stop diarrhea, and to alleviate signs of irritable bowel syndrome. This medication may fit by serving to the physique keep regular consistency of micro organism within the abdomen and intestines.
BD Lactinex has not been authorized by the FDA to deal with any illness, and it shouldn’t be substituted for prescription medicines.
BD Lactinex is usually offered 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 medication. Natural/well being dietary supplements ought to be bought from a dependable supply to reduce the chance of contamination.
BD Lactinex might also be used for functions not listed on this product information.
Warnings
You shouldn’t use this product if you’re allergic to soy merchandise or if you’re lactose illiberal.
Earlier than taking this medication
You shouldn’t use BD Lactinex if you’re allergic to soy merchandise or if you’re lactose illiberal.
Ask a physician, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier whether it is secure so that you can use this product when you have bronchial asthma or allergic reactions.
If you’re diabetic, you need to know that every packet of lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus granules accommodates 24 milligrams of sugar. Every pill accommodates 12 mg of sugar.
Ask a physician earlier than utilizing this product if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
Don’t give any natural/well being complement to a toddler with out the recommendation of a physician.
How ought to I take BD Lactinex?
When contemplating the usage of natural dietary supplements, search the recommendation of your physician. You may additionally contemplate consulting a practitioner who’s educated in the usage of natural/well being dietary supplements.
For those who select to take BD Lactinex, use it as directed on the bundle or as directed by your physician, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier.
BD Lactinex is out there in powder, granule, pill, and chewable pill kinds. Some dairy merchandise, particularly yogurt, additionally include lactobacillus acidophilus.
Don’t use extra of this product than is really useful on the label.
Don’t use completely different types of lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus on the identical time, until your healthcare skilled has advised you to. You might get an excessive amount of of this product in the event you use completely different kinds collectively.
The BD Lactinex chewable pill should be chewed earlier than you swallow it. Drink a small quantity of water, milk, or fruit juice after chewing and swallowing the pill.
You might add the BD Lactinex granules to exploit, cereal, or different meals.
Retailer the tablets or granules within the fridge, don’t freeze.
What occurs if I miss a dose?
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Skip the missed dose and take the subsequent commonly scheduled 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 BD Lactinex?
Comply with your physician’s directions about any restrictions on meals, drinks, or exercise.
BD Lactinex negative effects
Get emergency medical assist when you have indicators of an allergic response: hives; chest tightness, tough respiratory; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Much less critical negative effects could also be extra seemingly, and you might have none in any respect.
This isn’t a whole checklist of negative effects and others might happen. Name your physician for medical recommendation about negative effects. You might report negative effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What different medication will have an effect on BD Lactinex?
Different medication might have an effect on BD Lactinex, together with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, nutritional vitamins, and natural merchandise. Inform your healthcare supplier about all of your present medicines and any medication you begin or cease utilizing.
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 educated in the usage of pure medicines/dietary supplements, make sure that all of your healthcare suppliers learn about your entire medical circumstances and coverings.
Keep in mind, maintain this and all different medicines out of the attain of youngsters, by no means share your medicines with others, and use this medicine just for the indication prescribed.
At all times seek the advice of your healthcare supplier to make sure the data displayed on this web page applies to your private circumstances.
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