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Can Probiotics Be Taken Along With Antibiotics To Avoid Vaginal Infection?

Hello, I am very nervous taking antibiotics however I have an abcessed tooth that was pulled today. They gave me a prescription for Z pak, typically get vaginal infection whenever I have had antibiotics. Can I take probiotics with or a few hours after taking antibiotics?
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There is no harm in taking probiotics while you are on antibiotics. Take them few hours after antibiotics.Regards
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Can Probiotics Be Taken Along With Antibiotics To Avoid Vaginal Infection?

Hello, There is no harm in taking probiotics while you are on antibiotics. Take them few hours after antibiotics.Regards