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Controlled Delivery Probiotic
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Controlled Delivery Probiotic

Generic name:bifidobacterium and lactobacillusBIF-eye-doe-bak-TEER-ee-um-and-LAK-toe-ba-SIL-us ]
Brand names: Controlled Delivery Probiotic, Florajen3, Nature's Bounty Probiotic, Phillips Colon Health, Primadophilus Bifidus, ... show all 9 brands
Drug class:Probiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Controlled Delivery Probiotic?

Controlled Delivery Probiotic is a medical food used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria" to maintain a healthy digestive tract (stomach and intestines). It may also help maintain healthy bacteria in the vagina.

Controlled Delivery Probiotic is used in people with irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, or an ileal pouch. This medicine is also used in women to support vaginal health.

Not all uses for Controlled Delivery Probiotic have been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Controlled Delivery Probiotic may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Warnings

Do not use this product without medical advice. Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

Before using Controlled Delivery Probiotic, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have certain medical conditions.

Controlled Delivery Probiotic is available in capsule, tablet, powder, and chewable tablet formulations. Do not use different formulations at the same time without medical advice.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

  • milk allergy or lactose intolerance; or

  • if you are taking an antibiotic medication.

Ask a doctor before using Controlled Delivery Probiotic if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

How should I take Controlled Delivery Probiotic?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Check your product label to see whether you should take this product with or without food.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Mix the oral pow