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Blackmores Acidophilus Bifidus
Provides lactic acid bacteria (L. acidophilus and B. animalis) which helps to:
balance healthy gut flora
reduce the risk of diarrhoea via stabilisation of healthy gut flora
Features and benefits
- Acid tolerant (enabling the microorganisms to survive the acid environment of the stomach and colonise the bowel)
- Comes from a special human strain which provides easier adhesion to the bowel wall and more effective colonisation
- Freeze-dried and encapsulated (protecting bacteria from heat, light, moisture and oxygen)
- Capsule can be opened for easy dispensing to children or infants
- Suitable for use during pregnancy
How it works
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis are normal inhabitants of the human intestine, and are responsible for producing lactic acid, which assists in the maintenance of digestion in the digestive tract.
Dosage
Adults - Take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals
Children (from 6 years to 12 years) - Take 2 capsules with food per day.
Children (from 2 years to 6 years) - Take 1 capsule with breakfast, or as professionally prescribed.
Children (under 2 years) - Only as professionally prescribed.
Capsule may be opened and contents sprinkled on food or mixed with yoghurt.
Cautions
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- If digestive symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional
Recommendation: To maintain potency, refrigerate after purchase.
Side Effects
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
Active Ingredients Per Capsule
A minimum of 1 billion organisms made up of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis.
Medicine interactions
None noted in the literature
Physical description
A white, unprinted, two piece hard gelatin capsule containing an off-white powder.
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