Lactobacillus Acidophilus Benefits & Uses

Lactobacillus Acidophilus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Related Warnings

Is the use of Lactobacillus Acidophilus safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lactobacillus Acidophilus for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

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Is the use of Lactobacillus Acidophilus safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus will cause side effects or not.

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What is the effect of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on kidney, information on safety of Lactobacillus Acidophilus for kidney is unavailable.

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What is the effect of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus will affect the liver or not.

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What is the effect of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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Lactobacillus Acidophilus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lactobacillus Acidophilus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Is this Lactobacillus Acidophilus habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lactobacillus Acidophilus has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lactobacillus Acidophilus should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Lactobacillus Acidophilus in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lactobacillus Acidophilus

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus with food.

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Interaction between Alcohol and Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus.

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