When antibiotics are going to work, they not only are killing the bad bacteria, but also killing the good bacteria in your digestive system. Research suggests that it is best to have probiotics in your diet while you take antibiotics. Probiotics help replenish the good bacteria in your system to maintain a proper balance. We recommend that you refer to the instructions included with your medication, as well as consult with your healthcare provider for direct guidance.

Although the incidence of contraceptive failure is low, birth control pills are less effective when combined with many types of antibiotics or St. John’s Wort herbal remedies. If you are using either of these medications while on birth control pills, you should use a back-up method of birth control during and for at least seven days after you finish your course of antibiotics. See similar questions...

No. Here's what Elaine says. In relation to probiotics (and probiotics are the main reason for making/eating the SCD yogurt): "If you are not on SCD and are sending loads and loads of fermentable carbs down to the colon as most people are... the probiotic bacteria/ae will just make things worse. That is why I think it is so positively awful for the Crohn's and Colitis list to be PUSHING probiotics without the SCD. Wake up guys over there!" See similar questions...

Our digestive tract depends on several strains of live bacteria to function properly. The bacteria help break down food, making nutrients more available for absorption through the intestinal walls and fight infestation by other possibly harmful, bacteria, yeasts and viruses. Bacteria counts can be greatly reduced as we age, consume antibiotics, under go chemotherapy, etc. See similar questions...

Our yogurt is meant to be eaten as is, right out of the jar. Due to its high level of live bacteria it can also be used as a starter for home yogurt making. See similar questions...

No, not dairy yogurt. However, yes to several brands of soy yogurt now available in health food, and specialty stores, they are 100% dairy-free, contain beneficial active cultures and taste great. Return to FAQs See similar questions...

Yes, you can. It is a nutritional food substance that won't interfere. If you can eat fruit you can take our ClearTract. See similar questions...

As you know, you should take FLONASE as prescribed by your doctor. For adults, the recommended starting dosage is two sprays in each nostril, once a day. One spray in each nostril, taken twice a day (for example, 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) is also effective. After the first few days, you may be able to reduce your dosage to one spray in each nostril, once daily, for maintenance therapy. The maximum total daily dosage should not exceed two sprays in each nostril. See similar questions...

Yes. Your child can still be vaccinated if he or she has a mild illness, a low-grade fever, or is taking antibiotics. See similar questions...

Yes, just check what condition they are taking it for and make sure that it is not a serious medical condition. See similar questions...

Avoid food that has high iodine content, like sea food. Vitamins and minerals in general help your immune system to fight with the disease but don’t overdo them. Consult a physician to see what vitamins are not sufficient in your body and take the necessary supplements. See similar questions...

UltraMAX HGH? stimulates the pituitary gland to produce HGH, increasing the body’s levels and producing the remarkable results. Taking this product for three-month cycles will bring the level of HGH up causing the level to stay at this increased level when off of the product for a period three to six months, depending on your age group. People that are in the age group from 30 to 40 may not need to take the product more than three months out of the year, and then rest for nine months. See similar questions...

There is increasingly strong evidence that humans are at risk from eating meat that comes from livestock reared on subtherapeutic antibiotics. There are strong trends indicating antibiotic-resistant food-borne bacteria are on the rise and are primarily transmitted from the food individuals consume. Antibiotic residue on meat can be dangerous by either promoting an allergic reaction or increasing the amount of antibiotic- resistant organisms in one’s digestive tract. See similar questions...

If a patient is already receiving antibiotic therapy with a medication that is also recommended for infective endocarditis (IE) prophylaxis, the guidelines state that it is prudent to select an antibiotic from another class rather than to increase the dose of the currently administered antibiotic. For example, if a patient is already taking amoxicillin, the dentist should select clindamycin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin for IE prophylaxis. See similar questions...

Penicillin is the most common antibiotic that is given. If you are allergic to penicillin, there are other antibiotics that can be given. Penicillin is very safe and effective at preventing group B strep disease in newborns. There can be side effects from penicillin for the woman, including a mild reaction to penicillin (about a 10% chance). There is a rare chance (about 1 in 10,000) of the mother having a severe allergic reaction that requires emergency treatment. See similar questions...

Yes. Take the antibiotic at the prescribed time followed by Theralac two-three hours later. Continue taking Theralac daily for at least two weeks after finishing the antibiotics. See similar questions...

Occasionally, women develop yeast infections while taking amoxicillin. You may treat the infection with over-the-counter medicines such as clotrimazole. If the symptoms do not go away, you should consult your doctor. Rashes that appear suddenly or do not go away after a few days may be signs of an allergic reaction. You should see your doctor immediately. See similar questions...

Social drinking of alcohol (fewer than 2 drinks a day) should not cause any side effects unless you already have a liver problem. However, drinking too much alcohol can cause the medicine to leave your body faster, which will decrease the effectiveness of the medicine. If you drink more than two drinks a day, you should tell your doctor so that different medicines can be prescribed. Inhaled anthrax spores become lodged in the body and may activate after initial exposure. See similar questions...

There’s no reason for stockpiling antibiotics. Many antibiotics are effective for a variety of diseases, but there is no antibiotic that is effective against all diseases. Because antibiotics can cause side effects, they should only be taken with medical supervision. Antibiotics also have a limited "shelf life" before they lose their strength. See similar questions...

In order for as much Elmiron to directly reach your bladder as possible it is recommended that you take it on an empty stomach. It is best to take Elmiron at least one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal (or drinking heavy beverages). Elmiron should be taken with at least 8 ounces of water. The less stomach matter Elmiron has to navigate through the more that can reach the bladder's GAG layer. See similar questions...