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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Dosage forms: oral capsule (-); oral granule (-); oral tablet (-); oral tablet, chewable (-)
Drug classes:Antidiarrheals, Probiotics
What is lactobacillus acidophilus?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines and the vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria."
Lactobacillus acidophilus has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating diarrhea in children with rotavirus.
Lactobacillus acidophilus 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. Lactobacillus acidophilus 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.
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