linky123
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My aunt is in the hospital and is to begin IV abx today. She has already been on orals for a few days.
I have some s. boullardi, and plan to give her some to prevent c-diff. She has a chronic UTI and has been on abx off and on for a while now.
Is one capsule per day enough and what time of day should I give it to her?
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My LLMD wants people on one pill 2-3 times a day for prevention.
I take the Klaire Labs brand. Not sure if that has more or less S. Boulardi than the brand you have so that could make a difference as well.
It also depends on the medication. I am about to start one that will really increase the risk of C. Diff so then she will increase that to one pill 4 times a day.
She also has me do some other probiotics as well. I will increase those also with the new medication.
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Dear linky, Bless you & your aunt!
I use Florastor, which is 250 mg/cap.
My LLMD has us all on 1 cap, 2x/day when on ANY abx. Required.
My LLMD suggested increasing to 2 caps, 2x/day if fighting an active yeast infection.
Florastor can be taken anytime. And it doesn't need to be 12 hrs apart. Does not interfere with abx therapy.
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Thanks everyone for the advice!
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If I give her a probiotic, ie. Theralac, does it need to be given away from her abx? She has a raging yeast infection with 10 more days of oral abx to go.
I asked the staff at the assisted living to ask the md for an antifungal such as difulcan. She is really frail, so I don't want to screw anything up, but am worried about the yeast and possible c-diff.
Leave it to our ownderful modern medicine and hospitals to send her home in worse shape than when she got there.
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my gastro said one in the morning adn one at night.
i take florastor from vitacost. much cheaper.
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Does S. Boulardi need to be taken away from other probiotics? And on an empty stomach? If yes to both, it makes timing difficult!
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Up to answer my questions above.
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Up again to answer my questions!
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quote:Originally posted by Rumigirl: Does S. Boulardi need to be taken away from other probiotics? And on an empty stomach?
Nope! It can be taken anytime. Easy and effective.
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But I presume not at the same time as abx---right?
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My LLMD tells me it can be taken with abx, no prob.
With all the nutritional supps & Rx meds that assist me in battling LD, my dosing schedule is 6 unique "dosing events" per day, three with empty stomach and three with meals. I typed up a chart, print it out, and continually update w/ any changes. This is NOT easy with neuroborreliosis, but it's a must for me to have a chart to follow!
I take Florastor at these two "dosing events":
Empty stomach 6:30 am 2 Florastor 250 mg caps with lemon water (along with aloe vera juice, Body Biotics [pre/probiotic soil-borne organism blend], spirulina, bromelain, Curamin, Glucosamine sulfate, taurine, 50 mg Vit B-6, esterified Vit C)
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Empty stomach 8:30 p.m. 2 Florastor 250 mg caps with lemon water (along with aloe vera juice, Body Biotics, spirulina, bromelain, coconut kefir, Curamin, magnesium, L-lysine, L-tyrosine, 50 mg Vit B-6, esterified Vit C, Sound Sleep capsules)
My LLMD has reviewed, commented on, and approved supplements & scheduling of my doses. But WE ARE ALL UNIQUE, so ymmv.
Always discuss your meds and supps with your LLMD. Between visits, local pharmacists can be very helpful.
quote:Originally posted by linky123: If I give her a probiotic, ie. Theralac, does it need to be given away from her abx? She has a raging yeast infection with 10 more days of oral abx
Dear linky123, How's your aunt? I pray she's getting stronger!
Thank you for looking out for her. She's blessed you advocate for her.
Yes, probiotics must be taken AWAY from abx.
The term antibiotic means "anti-life". Most abx are anti-bacterial.
Probiotic means "pro-life." Most probiotics contain beneficial bacteria.
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S. boulardii is a beneficial yeast, and cannot be killed by antibiotics. Thus, it can be taken at the same time as antibiotics.
I had C. diff for 11 months. Once I recovered, I was hesitant to go on antibiotics, but I needed to. I took one florastor in the morning with my antibiotic, and one other probiotic in the evening (2 hours after the last dose of antibiotics). I did not get C. diff.
If you aunt is in the hospital, you must let the doctors and nurses know that you are giving her a supplement. At times, probiotics are contraindicated in certain medical situations.
Best, Timaca
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I just posted under "general support" a link for $5 off florastor at walmart, cvs, walgreens or rite aid. Expires 12/31/10 and FYI: I copied several for myself Posts: 747 | From Utah | Registered: Apr 2010
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