- Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a probiotic. Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
- There are lots of different species of lactobacillus. These are "friendly" bacteria that normally live in our digestive, urinary, and genital systems without causing disease. Lactobacillus is also in some fermented foods like yogurt and in dietary supplements.
- Lactobacillus is taken by mouth to treat and prevent diarrhea,
- Lactobacillus used to treat diarrhea caused due to infections, antibiotics, travel, chemotherapy, etc.
- It may also be used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, etc.
- This supplement is not recommended for use in immunocompromised patients and in patients with gastrointestinal perforations.
- Rash
- Dry skin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Excessive gas in stomach
- Flatulence
- Avoid taking Lactobacillus along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
- Take Lactobacillus at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Lactobacillus along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.
- This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.
CEFIXIME is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Cefixime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- bloody or watery diarrhea
- difficulty breathing or wheezing
- dizziness
- fever
- pain or trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the
- mouth
- seizures
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusually weak or tired
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefixime as it may cause increased side effects. Discontinue Cefixime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.