Generic name:lactobacillus acidophilus [ LAK-toe-ba-SIL-us-AS-sid-OFF-il-us ]
Brand names: Acidophilus, Bacid (LAC), Florajen, Flora-Q, Lactinex,
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The Lactinex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Lactinex?
Lactinex is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines and the vagina. This medicine has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria."
Lactinex has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating diarrhea in children with rotavirus.
Lactinex has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid (in children or adults) in preventing diarrhea caused by antibiotics, travel, chemotherapy, or hospitalization. This medicine is also possibly effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial vaginal infection, colic in babies, lung infections in children, skin problems in children who are allergic to milk, and other conditions.
Lactinex has also been used to treat lactose intolerance, Crohn's disease, overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines, or vaginal yeast infections caused by antibiotics. However, rese
