Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG para Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD)
AMeta-analyses demonstrate LGG reduces AAD incidence by 42-49%. Most effective when started within 48 hours of antibiotic initiation and continued 7 days after completion.
Conclusión
Meta-analyses demonstrate LGG reduces AAD incidence by 42-49%. Most effective when started within 48 hours of antibiotic initiation and continued 7 days after completion.
Key Study Findings
Población: Italian primary care pediatricians
Población: Pediatric patients with GI disorders
Población: Male Wistar albino rats with LPS-induced sepsis
Población: Pediatric population
Población: Adult patients receiving antibiotics
Población: AAD and gastroenteritis patients (review)
Key Statistics
20
Estudios
4000
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 10-20 billion CFU/day
- ibssupport:
- 10 billion CFU/day for 4-8 weeks
- aadprevention:
- 10-20 billion CFU/day (start with antibiotic, continue 7 days after)
Límite superior: Generally well-tolerated up to 40 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | 279 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 10^9 CFU/day for 14 days | 2 weeks | Positive | 24 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Probiotics (multi-strain) | -- | Positive | -- |
| S. boulardii CNCM I-745 | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| Twice daily | -- | Neutral | 2650 |
Mejor momento para tomar: On an empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals for optimal survival
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Mild gas and bloating during initial use (usually resolves in 1-2 weeks)
- ⚠ Rare reports of bacteremia in severely immunocompromised individuals
- ⚠ Occasional loose stools during adjustment period
- ⚠ Very rare: systemic infection in critically ill patients with central venous catheters
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Antibiotics (may reduce probiotic viability; space dosing 2 hours apart)
- ● Immunosuppressants (theoretical risk of infection in immunocompromised patients)
- ● Antifungals (no known interaction but may affect gut flora balance)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: Generally well-tolerated up to 40 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
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