Yeast probiotic used in short courses for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
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Evidence strength
70/100Strong
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
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How long to take it
Short courses alongside and just after antibiotics.
Who it's actually for
People on antibiotics, and traveller's diarrhoea prevention.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; 250–500 mg twice daily
Should not be used by people who are immunocompromised or have a central venous line — fungaemia has occurred.