Comparing Lactobacillus Acidophilus vs Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Gg
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | Lactobacillus rhamnosus gg |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Clostridioides difficile Infection, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Oral Thrush, Traveler's Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Infection, Vaginal Yeast Infection. Lactobacillus... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. Lactobacillus rhamnosus gg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Lactobacillus acidophilus | More about Lactobacillus rhamnosus gg | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Lactobacillus acidophilus has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Lactobacillus rhamnosus gg has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Acidophilus, Acidophilus Extra Strength, Acidophilus Probiotic Blend, Acidophilus with Pectin, Bacid (LAC), Dofus, Flora-Q, Flora-Q 2, Florajen, Intestinex, Lacto-Key-600, MFA, Risa-Bid, RisaQuad, Superdophilus View more | Culturelle Digestive Health, Culturelle for Kids, Culturelle Health and Wellness | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with Lactobacillus acidophilus:
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A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with Lactobacillus rhamnosus gg:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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