Yes, Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria is a probiotic, the opposite of an antibiotic. Probiotics are ‘good bacteria’ which help to maintain digestive health and boost the immune system. Generally, Probiotics are used in cases where the normal bacteria are killed due to some disease or medicine. For example, taking antibiotics can kill the disease-causing bacteria as well as normal bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, to counter such imbalance of good bacteria taking probiotics while you are on antibiotics can help.

Generally, Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria are considered safe when taken by mouth appropriately. However, in some people, it can cause stomach upset which may result in diarrhoea, bloating and flatulence (accumulation of gas).

Usually, full benefits with Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria can be observed in one month. This is because a minimum of four weeks are required to allow the colonisation of the gut by good bacteria to become stable. However, you need to keep a record if there is an improvement in your symptoms or not. The dose of the medicine should be taken as recommended by your doctor or the manufacturer.

A specific strain of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum, is probably safe when taken by mouth for 6 weeks during pregnancy. However, there is not enough reliable information of taking other strains of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid other strains of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria during pregnancy.

Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria can be taken with any cold non-carbonated beverage and consumed. It can also be mixed with cold food such as yoghurt, ice-cream, or apple sauce. Hot beverages are not recommended since the working ability and effectiveness of the bacteria may be reduced due to heat and moisture.

Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria should be refrigerated at a temperature of 36-46°F or 2-8°C. It can also be stored at room temperature (77°F) for a maximum of 2 weeks without any damage to the product.

Taking antibiotics along with Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria might reduce the effectiveness of Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria. To avoid this interaction keep minimum of 2 hours gap (before or after) between the two.