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Can I Take Probiotics After Stopping Antibiotics?
Posted on
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 8 May 2014
Answered on
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Question : I am currently taking an antibiotic for an infected ingrown hair. After i finish the antibiotics, is there a specific protocol to take probiotics?
Brief Answer:
can be used with or directly after
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is no specific protocol. Probiotics are sometimes even used along antibiotics in some persons especially those who have diarrhoea when on antibiotics
The probiotics help to reduce the diarrhoea in those persons.
There are different types of probiotics, they can be obtained naturally in foods such as yogurts or as a supplement.
The exact dosing of the supplements may vary according to the brand used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can be used with or directly after
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is no specific protocol. Probiotics are sometimes even used along antibiotics in some persons especially those who have diarrhoea when on antibiotics
The probiotics help to reduce the diarrhoea in those persons.
There are different types of probiotics, they can be obtained naturally in foods such as yogurts or as a supplement.
The exact dosing of the supplements may vary according to the brand used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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