Bifidobacterium infantis 35624:
4mg/capsule (1 billion CFU)

Help build and support a healthy digestive system and maintain digestive balance.

One capsule daily

No refrigeration required.

Simple once a day dosing.

Chewable form taste good.

Gas or bloating in some people. But this is temporary.

If you are still experiencing gas, bloating and constipation after the second week and it is getting worse, stop taking it.The interaction with your body is not good.

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$39.99 / 42 ct

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Procter & Gamble

Pro-Well:
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG ATC53103
 15 billion cells

Digestive Health:
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG ATC53103
 10 billion cells

Kids Chewables / Packets:
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG ATC53103
5 billion cells

Helps the digestive system work better.
Helps reduce digestive upset.
Helps with occasional diarrhea.
Helps with gas and bloating.
Supports your immune system.

Adults and children over 100 lbs:
1 capsule daily maintenance.
2 capsules ( 1 am, 1 pm) for occasional intestinal discomfort and digestive upset.

Children 3 - 12 yrs.
1 chewable / packet daily use
For occasional digestive distress 1 chewable/ pkt 2 times a day.

Children ages 1 to 3:
Mix entire contents of one (1) packet into cool food or drink. Do not add to hot food or beverage. Mix until dissolved.
To alleviate occasional digestive distress, take two (2) packets per day ( 1 am, 1 pm).

Onset of about 48 hours.

Good to take while traveling to reduce stomach and digestive discomfort.

Taste is good for kids. Have them take it while taking daily vitamins.

May experience bloating, gas or digestive gurgling when you first start taking it.

If taking the capsules, you can open the capsule and mix the contents with any cool food or beverage.

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$29.99 / 30 ct

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i-Health, Inc.

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus (bulgaricus)

Granules:
Contain 100 million live bacteria

Tablets:
1 million live bacteria at time of manufacture.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a commonly used probiotic, or "friendly" bacteria. Such healthy bacteria inhabit the intestines and vagina. 2 convenient formats: granules and tablets.

Granules:
Take 1 packet 3 to 4 times a day.

Tablets:
4 tablets 3 to 4 times a day.

Granules and tablets. Prefer the granules.

Require refrigeration

1 bottle lasts about 4 days.

Choose the granules over the tablets.

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Florastor:
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo.. 250mg

Florastor Kids (Powder packets):
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo.. 250mg

This is a yeast probiotic

Helps support a healthy digestive system

Acts to maintain the balance of intestinal flora.

One or two capsules or packets 2 times a day

Viable for only 30 minutes after added to food or beverages, so take immediately for good benefit.

Not harmed by antibiotics because it is a yeast. But do not take with anti-fungal drugs.

Can be taken with bacterial probiotics

Possible constipation or thirst.

It will not exacerbate or cause a vaginal yeast infection of candida origin.

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$55.99 / 50 ct

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Biocodex

8 Strains of live bacteria:
Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.

Junior packets:
225 billion CFU, watermelon flavor.

VSL#3 packets:
450 billion CFU, natural lemon flavor

VSL#3 Capsules:
112.5 billion CFU

VSL#3 DS (Double strength):
900 billion CFU. Requires a prescription.

Used in the dietary management of medically diagnosed ulcerative colitis, an ileal pouch or irritable bowel syndrome.

VSL#3 is a medical food and must be used under medical supervision.

VSL#3-DS requires a prescription due to potency.

For Adults:

VSL#3 Capsules (112.5 billion in each):
2-8 capsules daily or as directed.

VSL#3 Packets (450 billion in each):
1-8 packets daily or as directed.

VSL#3-DS Packets (900 billion in each):
1-4 packets daily or as directed.

For Children:

VSL#3 Capsules(112.5 billion in each):
1-8 capsules daily or as directed.

VSL#3 JUNIOR pkts (225 billion in each):
1-4 packets daily or as directed.

VSL#3 Packets (450 billion in each):
1-4 packets daily or as directed.

VSL#3-DS Packets (900 billion in each):
1-2 packets daily or as directed.

Takes up to 1 week to become established in the gut.

Maximum bacterial colonization of the gut occurs within 20 days.

After daily intake is interrupted, the strains in VSL#3 will survive in the gut for up to 3 weeks.

The most potent combination of probiotic available. But only think about it if you are under medical supervision for ulcerative colitis or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

Requires medical supervision for use being a medical food.

VSL#3 packets should not be mixed with or taken with hot drinks or foods, as the heat can inactivate the bacteria.

All types of VSL#3 should be refrigerated (36-46° F or 2-8° C).

VSL#3 may be stored at room temperature (77° F) for up to two weeks without adversely affecting potency.

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$79.99 / 60 ct

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Sigma-Tau pharmaceuticals

Proprietary Blend: 500 mg
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Streptococcos termophilus.

Promotes healthy digestive system

Relieves occasional constipation, bloating, and diarrhea.

2 capsules 2 to 4 times a day preferably with milk or lactose.

Contains the same live and active cultures found in yogurt.

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Colon Health®
Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 1.5 billion live bacteria up to the date of expiration.

Colon Health® with Metabolism Support
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis.

To help replenish the good bacteria when diet and stress upset your natural balance.

To support immune health.

One capsule daily.

Gas and bloating.

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$18.99 / 30 ct

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Bayer HealthCare llc

Acidophillus:
Proprietary Probiotic Blend providing 1 billion CFU
Bifidobacterium longum BB536 and Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®

Max Potency:
Proprietary Probiotic Blend
Providing 5 billion CFU
Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115, Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04®, B. longum BB536, L. acidophilus NCFM®

Complete:
Proprietary Probiotic Blend providing 1 billion CFU
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04®, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, L. rhamnosus Lr-32, B. longum BB536, B. breve M-16V, B. bifidum Bb-02

Promote optimal digestion, support regularity, relieve occasional constipation, gas, bloating and boost the body’s natural defenses.

Withstands stomach acid allowing it to get to the intestine.

No refrigeration required. Means you can take it while traveling.

The unique triple layer softgel helps protect the microflora from stomach acid and releases them in the intestine.

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$23.99 / 30 ct

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Schwabe North America

L. acidophillus CL 1285, L. casei LBC80R, L. rhamnosus CLR2

Light: 12.5 billion live bacteria
Regular: 25 billion live bacteria
Strong: 50 billion live bacteria.

Assist digestion, strengthen immunity and help to maintain a healthy intestinal flora. 

A few days

Help reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

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Blend:
Lactobacillus (acidophilus, plantarum,  rhamnosus,  fermentum,  reuteri), Bifidobacterium bifidum.

Designed especially for women to supplement the natural, native flora.

Take 1 tablet daily.

Controlled-release technology ensures live organisms reach the intestines.

Possible side effects include gas or bloating.

Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$37.99 / 30 ct

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Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc.

Blend:
Lactobacillus Casei KE-99 enhanced with Omega-3. 4 billion CFU

Supports strong, healthy digestive and immune systems.

Unique Omega-3 protection, recovery and growth technology.

Enhancement with Omega-3 fish oil improves growth of bacteria after being freeze dried.

Stomach acid resistant.

Gluten free.

KE-99 combined with Omega-3 fish oil can increase the recovery, growth and efficacy of the probiotic by 30%.

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$49.99 / 30 ct

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US Pharmaceutical Corporation.

Blend:
Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum ..1.5 billion cells

Kyo-Dophillus9 blend:
L. gasseri B, L. rhamnosus, L. gasseri M, B. bifidum, B. longum M, B. longum B, B. infantis, B. breve and B. lactis
= 3 billion cells

Formulated with three specially cultured, non-dairy, heat-stable, stomach acid resistant, human strain of beneficial bacteria.

Take one capsule (or tablet) for adults (½ capsule (or tablet) for children under four) with a meal twice daily. For infants, sprinkle ½ capsule in food or juice.

Free of Preservatives, Sugar, Sodium, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten, Artificial Colors and Flavors.

Refrigeration not required.

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Florajen:
100% freeze-dried Lactobacillus acidophilus
20 billion live cultures per capsule

Florajen3:
Blend of 3 cultures:
Lactobacillus acidophillus...7.5 billion
Bifidobacterium lactis...6 billion
Bifidobacterium longum...1.5 billion

Florajen4Kids:
Blend of 4 cultures:
Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 3.5 billion
Bifidobacterium lactis HN109 1 billion
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM 1 billion
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 0.5 billion

Florajen - Helpful for maintaining a natural balance of vaginal flora.

Florajen3 - Helpful for maintaining gastrointestinal health.

 Possibly released earlier in the small intestine. Compared to enteric coated probiotics that typically gets released too late.

Refrigerate to prevent potent loss. Four months at room temperature will reduce the count by 25% or less.

If taking antibiotic, take 1 to 2 hours before or after taking the antibiotic. Continue taking Florajen for 1 to 2 weeks after completion of your antibiotic regimen.

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$29.99 / 60 ct

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Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242, Lactobacillus acidophillus, Bifidobacterium lactis
5 billion CFU

Provides benefits of a probiotic along with healthy cholesterol levels.    

Notice difference in about 3 days

May reduce cholesterol (LDL) by about 10% after a month and a half.

Initial gas and bloating in a few people.

Use to maintain your cholesterol level if it is within normal range. If cholesterol is high, see a doctor to get a prescription medicine. 

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Blend:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14

RepHresh Pro-B is a Probiotic Feminine Supplement that is clinically shown to balance yeast and bacteria to maintain feminine health.

Take 1 capsule daily. Begins working within 7 days.

RepHresh Pro-B contains strains specific to vaginal health

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$39.99 / 30 ct

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Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Blend:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 ..5 Billion viable cells per capsule when kept refrigerated.

Help to maintain or restore healthy vaginal flora that are important in maintaining vaginal health.

Take 1 capsule daily. May increase to 2 capsules a day.

Does not require refrigeration but will, however, extend the shelf life.

Retail Pharmacy Price:
$45.99 / 60 ct

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Chr. Hansen A/S