What is lactobacillus rhamnosus GG?
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG helps maintain a balance of "good bacteria" needed to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has been used to treat or prevent diarrhea caused by rotavirus and other viral illnesses in babies and children. This product has also been used to treat diarrhea that can occur while taking antibiotics or while traveling to foreign countries ("traveler's diarrhea").
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may also be used for other purposes not listed in this product guide.
What is the most important information I should know about lactobacillus rhamnosus GG?
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may not be known.
Talk to your doctor before taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Under certain conditions, it may be dangerous for you to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment.
Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG?
Talk to your doctor before taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Under certain conditions, it may be dangerous for you to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment.
Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.