| Pronunciation |
 (lak
toe ba SIL us as i DOF fil us
& lak toe ba SIL us bul GAR i cus) |
 |
| U.S. Brand Names |
| Bacid®[OTC]; Lactinex®[OTC]; MoreDophilus®[OTC]; Pro-Bionate®[OTC]; Superdophilus®[OTC] |
|
| Generic Available |
|
No |
|
| Canadian Brand Names |
| Fermalac® |
|
| Synonyms |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus; Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus |
|
| Pharmacological Index |
|
Antidiarrheal |
|
| Use |
|
Treatment of uncomplicated diarrhea particularly that caused by antibiotic therapy; re-establish normal physiologic and bacterial flora of the intestinal tract |
|
| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
|
No rating |
|
| Contraindications |
|
Allergy to milk or lactose |
|
| Warnings/Precautions |
|
Discontinue if high fever present; do not use in children <3 years of age |
|
| Adverse Reactions |
|
1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Intestinal flatus |
|
| Drug Interactions |
|
No data reported |
|
| Stability |
|
Store in the refrigerator |
|
| Mechanism of Action |
|
Creates an environment unfavorable to potentially pathogenic fungi or bacteria through the production of lactic acid, and favors establishment of an aciduric flora, thereby suppressing the growth of pathogenic microorganisms; helps re-establish normal intestinal flora |
|
| Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
|
Absorption: Oral: Not absorbed Distribution: Locally, primarily in the colon Elimination: In feces |
|
| Usual Dosage |
|
Children >3 years and Adults: Oral: Granules: 1 packet added to or taken with cereal, food, milk, fruit juice, or water, 3-4 times/day Powder: 1 teaspoonful daily with liquid Tablet, chewable: 4 tablets 3-4 times/day; may follow each dose with a small amount of milk, fruit juice, or water |
|
| Dietary Considerations |
|
Granules or contents of capsules may be added to or administered with cereal, food, milk, fruit juice, or water |
|
| Administration |
|
Granules may be added to or given with cereal, food, milk, fruit juice, or water |
|
| Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status |
|
None reported |
|
| Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment |
|
None reported |
|
| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
|
No information available to require special precautions |
|
| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
|
No effects or complications reported |
|
| Patient Information |
|
Granules may be added to or taken with cereal, food, milk, fruit juice, or water. |
|
| Dosage Forms |
|
Capsule: 50s, 100s Granules: 1 g/packet (12 packets/box) Powder: 12 oz Tablet, chewable: 50s |
|
|
|
Copyright © 1978-2000 Lexi-Comp Inc. All Rights Reserved
