The most widely used antibiotics nowadays are what are called 'broad spectrum antibiotics'. This means that they are not specific to one species of bacteria but non-selectively kill a wide range of species. Unfortunately this means that the beneficial bacteria in our gut are destroyed as well as the harmful ones that are the real target. As the bowel re-colonises after finishing the antibiotics it is common for abnormal flora to predominate causing a persistence of diarrhoea and abdominal upset.

Taking probiotics during and for a week after a course of antibiotics greatly improves the chances of the bowel re-colonizing with beneficial bacteria thus reducing the symptoms brought on by the antibiotics.

Dosage Guidelines for Bio-Kult for Post-Antibiotic Diarrhoea

• Take four capsules daily, ideally at a different time of day from the antibiotics.

• If possible begin no later than when taking the first antibiotic.

• Take for at least two months