Should Probiotics Be Taken with Vancomycin?

The probiotic should be started at the same time of the vancomycin and continued for at least four weeks to allow the normal microbiome to become restored.

Can I take probiotics with vancomycin?

The American College of Gastroenterology also recommends probiotics in the treatment regimen of AAD. While multiple probiotics are available, Saccharomyces boulardii (Florastor) provides the strongest evidence and may additionally prevent AAD recurrence when administered with high-dose oral vancomycin (2 g/day).

What probiotic is best for C diff?

The best studied probiotic agents in CDI are Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus GG (LGG) and other lactobacilli, and probiotic mixtures.

Robert Thorne

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