Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg

When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

If you choose to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may be taken with or without food.

If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of a baby food or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow right away. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

If you take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to prevent traveler's diarrhea, start taking it 2 or 3 days before you travel. Keep taking it daily throughout the trip.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with lactobacillus rhamnosus GG does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is available in capsule form. Other forms may also be available. Some dairy products, especially yogurt, also contain lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.

Do not use many different forms of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG at the same time, unless your healthcare provider has told you to. You may get too much of this product if you use different forms together.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Keep each capsule in its foil blister pack until you are ready to take the product.

You may also store this product in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Do not use this product if the blister foil covering the capsules is torn.

Avoid taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG within 2 hours before or after you take any medicine, especially an antibiotic. Some antibiotics can make lactobacillus rhamnosus GG less effective.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is thought to be likely safe for most people when used as directed.

Common side effects may include:

• stomach bloating or gas.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without medical advice if you are using any drugs that weaken the immune system such as:

• cancer medicine;

• steroid medicine (prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and others); or

• medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.