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Activia yogurt (Dannon/Danone [Canada]) |
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Streptococcus thermophilus Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis DN-173 010 At least 100 million live & active bacteria per gram |
Regulates digestive system | Consume at least two containers daily for two weeks as part of balanced diet and healthy lifestyle |
This product has not been studied in clinical research for any specific indication. |
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(Procter & Gamble) |
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis 35624 (Bifantis) 4 mg/capsule (1 billion colony-forming units) |
Promotes digestive health | One capsule daily | INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE for…
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(Bio-K+ International) |
Lactobacillus acidophilus CL 1285, Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2 30 billion (DailyCare), 50 billion (DailyCare+), or 85 billion (ExtraCare) live bacteria per capsule 50 billion active bacteria/104 mL bottle fermented beverage |
Promotes and maintains a healthy and balanced digestive system |
One capsule daily or ¼-1 bottle (beverage) daily Take two hours after antibiotics |
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(Ferring Inc.) |
Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 Chewable Tablets: 100 million live bacteria per tablet Baby Drops: 100 million live bacteria per 5 drops |
Restores natural balance in the gut, calms digestive distress, promotes gut health, and strengthens immune defenses |
Chewable Tablets:
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(DSM) |
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (Lacticaseibacillus GG) Culturelle Digestive Daily: 10 billion bacteria plus inulin 200 mg per capsule or chewable tablet Culturelle Ultimate Strength: 20 billion bacteria plus inulin 200 mg per capsule Culturelle Health & Wellness: 15 billion bacteria per capsule Culturelle Kids Packets: 5 billion bacteria per packet Culturelle Kids Chewables: 5 billion bacteria per tablet |
Culturelle Digestive Health: Improve digestion and digestive health, prevent gas and bloating, support immune system and well-being, and restore the natural balance of good bacteria Culturelle Health and Wellness: supports immune system and digestive health Culturelle Kids products: Promote health, support immune system, and alleviate occasional digestive complaints |
Culturelle Digestive Health:
Culturelle Health & Wellness (Adults and children over 12 years old):
Culturelle Ultimate Strength (Adults and children over 12 years old):
Culturelle Kids Packets (Children 1 year and older):
Culturelle Kids Chewables (Children 3-12 years old):
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(The Dannon Company/Danone [Canada]) |
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lacticaseibacillus casei (strain used in product is trademarked L. casei Immunitas [Defensis in Canada]) Over 10 billion live and active L. casei per bottle |
Strengthen the body’s defenses | Daily as part of a balanced diet | POSSIBLY EFFECTIVE for...
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(Dicofarm) |
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG 6 billion colony-forming units per capsule or sachet |
To balance the intestinal bacterial flora |
Take 1 sachet or capsule with a meal once daily |
There is insufficient available evidence to rate this product for any indication. |
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Fem-dophilus: see RepHresh, below |
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(American Lifeline, Inc.) (Refrigeration recommended when possible.) |
Florajen Acidophilus: Lactobacillus acidophilus 20 billion live bacteria per capsule Florajen Digestion (formerly Florajen3): Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BI-07, B. animalis subsp. lactis HN019, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, B. longum BL-05 15 billion live bacteria per capsule Florajen Kids: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001, B. animalis subsp. lactis BI-07, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM 6 billion live bacteria per capsule Florajen Women: Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM 15 billion live bacteria per capsule |
Florajen Acidophilus: Supports immune, digestive, vaginal, and urinary health Florajen Digestion: Restore and maintain gastrointestinal health Florajen Kids: Maintain healthy intestinal flora balance and regularity in digestive system Florajen Women: Restore and maintain the natural balance of vaginal flora |
One capsule daily Take one to two hours before or after antibiotic |
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(Biocodex) (Do not refrigerate) |
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo CNCM I-745 Florastor Original: 250 mg per capsule or packet (5 billion colony-forming units) Florastor Kids: 250 mg per packet (5 billion colony-forming units) Florastor Baby: 250 mg per stick (5 billion colony-forming units) |
Protect against digestive imbalance due to antibiotics, travel, stress, diet, or other digestive issues |
Florastor Original: Two capsules or packets 1-2 times daily Florastor Kids: One packet 2 times daily. Mix contents into soft food or beverage Florastor Baby: One stick 1-2 times daily. Mix into milk/formula or soft food |
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(B-Crobes) |
Lactobacillus acidophilus BCMC 12130, Lacticaseibacillus casei BCMC 12313, Lactobacillus lactis BCMC 12451, Bifidobacterium bifidum BCMC 02290, Bifidobacterium infantis BCMC 02129, Bifidobacterium longum BCMC 02120 30 billion colony-forming units per sachet |
Improving gut health |
General use: 1 sachet daily for adults; 1 sachet every other day for children For functional constipation: 1 sachet twice daily for 7 days |
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(Laboratorio Farmaceutico S.I.T.) (Keep refrigerated) |
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum At least 2 billion colony-forming units per capsule |
Promote healthy gut flora and digestive health; support immune system function | Infants: One capsule three times daily |
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(Jamieson Natural Sources) (Canada) |
Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 3 billion colony-forming units per powder stick |
Supports the maintenance of digestive health |
3 years and older: One powder stick daily with a meal Take at least 2-3 hours before or after taking antibiotics |
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(Becton, Dickinson and Company) (Refrigeration strongly recommended) |
Lactobacillus acidophilus 1 million colony-forming unit/tablet; 1 billion colony-forming unit/packet |
Not specified | Four tablets three or four times daily or one packet three or four times daily | POSSIBLY INEFFECTIVE for...
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| Original Kefir (Lifeway) |
Lactobacillus lactis, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Limosilactobacillus reuteri, Leuconostoc cremoris, Streptococcus diacetilactis, Saccharomyces florentinus, Bifidobacterium longum, B. breve, B. animalis subsp. lactis 7 to 10 billion colony-forming units per cup |
Keep harmful bacteria in check | Not stated | This product has not been studied in clinical research for any specific indication. |
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Probiotic 10 (Nature's Bounty) |
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v and HEAL9, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37 and 8700:2, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, Levilactobacillus brevis Lbr-35, Lacticaseibacillus casei Lc-11, Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus Lb-87, Ligilactobacillus salivarius Ls-33 20 billion colony-forming units per capsule |
Supports digestive health and immune function | One capsule daily |
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(Nicar Laboratories, Inc.) |
Probaclac Adults: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Lacticaseibacillus casei, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. longum 6.5 billion active cells per capsule Probaclac Toddlers: Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. animalis subsp. infantis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Limosilactobacillus reuteri, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 2 billion active cells per capsule Probaclac Children’s: Bifidobacterium breve B. longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 3 billion active cells per capsule Probaclac Medic: Saccharomyces boulardii 5 billion active cells per capsule Probaclac Vaginal: Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus 8 billion active bacteria per capsule |
Balance intestinal flora, digestive health, normal digestive function, and support body’s defenses Medic formula: Reducing diarrhea associated with antibiotics |
Probaclac Adults: One capsule twice daily at breakfast and dinner Probaclac Toddlers (children 1 year or older): One capsule once daily Probaclac Children (3 years and older): One table twice daily at breakfast and at supper Probaclac Medic formula (Adults and Children 6 years and older): One capsule twice daily with breakfast and supper (take simultaneously with antibiotic treatment; take at least 2-3 hours before or after antifungal) Probaclac Vaginal: Apply one capsule at bedtime for 2 weeks |
There is insufficient available evidence to rate this product for any indication. |
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(Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.) (Jarrow Formulas) (Also called Urex-Cap-5.) (Keep refrigerated) |
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1, Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14 5 billion colony-forming units per capsule |
Promote vaginal health and balance flora (RepHresh Pro-B and Fem-dophilus) Support urinary tract health (Fem-dophilus) |
One capsule daily. May increase to two capsules daily as needed |
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Visbiome (ExeGi Pharma) (Requires refrigeration but can be kept at room temperature for up to a week with no potency loss.) [Some research on this formulation was conducted under the name VSL #3] |
Lactobacillus acidophilus DSM24735, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM24730, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei DSM24733, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus DSM24734, Bifidobacterium longum DSM24736, B. breve DSM24732, B. infantis DSM24737, Streptococcus thermophilus DSM24731 450 billion live bacteria per packet 225 billion live bacteria per two capsules |
A medical food intended for the dietary management of dysbiosis associated with irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, and hepatic encephalopathy | Two to eight capsules daily as directed by a physician |
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(Yakult U.S.A. Inc.) (Keep refrigerated) |
Lactobacillus casei Shirota 8 billion active bacteria per 80 mL bottle |
Balance digestive system and maintain health |
One to two bottles daily |
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