Using Probiotics, Candida Stop And Flora. On Amoxicillin For Severe Ear Infection. Safe?

Posted on Mon, 29 Jul 2013

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Question : Using Probiotics...Candida Stop and Flora Vs....recently put on Amoxicillin 500mg T.I.D. for severe ear infection....can I continue to take my probiotics while on the Amoxicillin....Tks

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (11 minutes later)

Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Yes, you may continue your probiotics.

2. In fact, probiotics are frequently prescribed along with broad spectrum antibiotics such as amoxicillin to control the gastrointestinal side effects such as antibiotic associated diarrhea.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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