Other names for Bifidus include: Bifido, Bifidum, Bifidobacterium, and Probiotic.

 

 

Before Using: Tell your doctor if you...

Dosage: Talk with your caregiver about how much Bifidus you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking it. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

To store this medicine: Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.

Warnings:

• Before taking Bifidus, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding

Side Effects: Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms. This may mean that you are allergic to it.

• Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
• Chest pain
• Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin

Other Possible Side Effects: You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.

• Mild constipation (hard stools) (1)
• Belly pain (2)
• Diarrhea (3)

References:
1. Venturi A, Gionchetti P, Rizzello F et al: Impact on the composition of the faecal flora by a new probiotic preparation: preliminary data on maintenance treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 1999; 13(8):1103-1108.
2. Gill HS, Rutherfurd KJ, Cross ML et al: Enhancement of immunity in the elderly by dietary supplementation with the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. Am J Clin Nutr 2001a; 74(6):833-839.
3. Black F, Einarsson K, Lidbeck A et al: Effect of lactic acid producing bacteria on the human intestinal microflora during ampicillin treatment. Scand J Infect Dis 1991; 23(2):247-254.

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