Culturelle Digestive Health

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating or preventing diarrhea caused by rotavirus in babies and children.

This product has also been used as a possibly effective aid in treating colic in babies, and in preventing diarrhea in children that can occur while taking antibiotics.

In adults, lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is possibly effective in preventing diarrhea during a hospital stay, while you are receiving chemotherapy, or during travel to foreign countries ("traveler's diarrhea").

Other conditions for which lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is possibly effective include treating irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, or vaginal infections caused by bacteria. This product may also lower the risk of lung infections in children who attend daycare centers.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has also been used to treat Crohn's disease, lactose intolerance, or vaginal yeast infections. However, research has shown that lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may not be effective in treating these conditions.

Other uses not proven with research have included treating cold sores, urinary tract infections, high cholesterol, indigestion, cold symptoms, and boosting the immune system.

It is not certain whether lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may also be used for other purposes not listed in this product guide.

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before using lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use lactobacillus rhamnosus GG if you have certain medical conditions, especially:

• short bowel syndrome; or

• weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine).

Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

For general use as a dietary supplement
Dose: 1 capsule per day

Concurrently with antibiotics
Dose: 1 capsule twice a day throughout antibiotic therapy and for one week after antibiotic therapy

Traveling
Dose: 1 capsule twice daily throughout the trip
It is best to start 2 to 3 days prior to travel.

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