Can Enterogermina Be Taken While Treating Tuberculous Lymphadenitis?

Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016

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Question : sir can treatment with anti tubular Lymphadenitis for six months we can take pro biotic entergermino for two to six months

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot take probiotics for that long...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Although you are taking treatment with anti-tubular Lymphadenitis, you cannot take probiotics for that long.

Can take for 2 consecutive weeks, stops for a couple of weeks and can restart again.

We can stabilize intestinal flora but overgrowth of lactobacilli strains can cause problems too and we do not want it to happen.

Hope this answers your queries.
Dr.Sejdini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (22 minutes later)

but taking continuous medicine for anti tubular Lymphadenitis can upset stomach as we take it early in morning it produces gas which can upset stomach.I am taking entergermino probiotic for last two weeks for two times a day will change it two one time day for next month course will it be ok

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

If you are having stomach upset, then, stool culture is recommended to rule out Candida overgrowth in order to treat it adequately.

Ok, can change enterogermina to once daily, but still require to run stool culture. Then after 1 week, can take once 2 days, then twice a week.

Next, take antacids for stomach upset although they might prolongate the time of absorption for anti-tubercular drugs. But you should take them when it is the must.

Hope this helps!
Dr.Sejdini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng