How long does Florastor® take to work?
Florastor
® capsules dissolve within approximately 30 minutes to allow Florastor
® to start working to support your digestive balance.
* Florastor
® can only benefit your digestive health during days of administration.
* Florastor
® is naturally eliminated through the digestive tract and is undetectable within five days after last consumption.
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Who is Florastor® appropriate for?
Florastor® is appropriate for men, women, and children as young as two month.*children as young as two months. For younger children and those who prefer not to swallow capsules, see the back panel for other ways the capsule contents can be consumed.Do I need to refrigerate Florastor®?
No, Florastor® does not require refrigeration. Do not refrigerate Florastor® after opening as this could expose the cells to moisture and compromise the three-year shelf life. No refrigeration means Florastor® is perfect when traveling.
If I’m taking an antibiotic, can I take Florastor®, too?
Yes! Florastor® thrives even during antibiotic use and is proven to be resistant to 16 of the most common oral antibiotics.* Florastor® works hard to maintain your digestive balance when taken at the same time as your antibiotic dose.* Unlike bacterial probiotics, which can be compromised by antibiotics, Florastor® is a yeast-based probiotic that is naturally resistant to common antibiotics.*
Can I take Florastor® if I’m on a special diet?
Florastor® is vegetarian and gluten-free. The capsule is derived from pine bark. Florastor is not appropriate for vegan diets. Lactose is a minor component of Florastor® – about the same amount as a 1/3 slice of cheese. Since Florastor® can increase natural digestive enzymes in healthy individuals, Florastor® has been successfully taken by people sensitive to lactose.* However, a caution remains for individuals genetically incapable of producing the digestive enzyme, lactase.
Can I take Florastor® if I have good allergies?
Our quality manufacturing process does not include the risk of exposure or cross-contamination from egg protein, fish, gluten, latex, meat, nuts, shellfish or whey. Contains lactose that is sourced from milk.
Are there any situations when I should avoid using Florastor®?
Do not use Florastor® in the acute-care setting, especially in those individuals with open arterial and venous access required (such as a Vascath, Permcath, or AV fistula). Do not use for any individual with a central line or port or in the surroundings of any patient with a central line or port. Central lines include short- and long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Do not use Florastor® for pre- or post- organ or bone marrow transplant patients and other patients considered severely immunocompromised or critically ill. Do not use Florastor® if allergic to any components (especially yeast).
What side effects can I expect while taking Florastor®?
Instances of side effects are rare, with less than 1% of individuals reporting mild constipation or thirst. An allergic reaction (such as skin rash) is a very rare occurrence.