Immune-deficient subjects or those with mucosal disease may experience serious adverse effects.
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Lactobacillus acidophilus; Lactobacillus amylovorus; Lactobacillus brevis; Lactobacillus bulgaricus; Lactobacillus casei; Lactobacillus crispatus; Lactobacillus delbrueckii; Lactobacillus fermentum; Lactobacillus gallinarum; Lactobacillus johnsonii; Lactobacillus paracasei; Lactobacillus plantarum; Lactobacillus reuteri; Lactobacillus rhamnosus; Lactobacillus salivarius; Lactobacillus sporogenes
- INDICATIONS: Oral: Acne, allergic rhinitis, atopic allergy, diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, rotavirus, ulcerative colitis, urinary tract infections. Suppository: vaginitis, urinary tract infections.
- SYNONYM: Lactobacillaceae
- CLASS: Immunomodulator, Probiotic
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
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