Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG per 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.
In sintesi
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
Popolazione: Italian primary care pediatricians
Popolazione: Pediatric patients with GI disorders
Popolazione: Male Wistar albino rats with LPS-induced sepsis
Popolazione: Pediatric population
Popolazione: Adult patients receiving antibiotics
Popolazione: AAD and gastroenteritis patients (review)
Key Statistics
20
Studi
4000
Partecipanti
Positive
Grado
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosaggi di uso comune
- 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)
Limite massimo: Generally well-tolerated up to 40 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
Dosaggi studiati nella ricerca
| Dosaggio | Durata | Effetto | 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 |
Momento migliore per l'assunzione: On an empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals for optimal survival
Safety & Side Effects
Effetti collaterali segnalati
- ⚠ 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
Interazioni note
- ● 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)
Livello di assunzione massimo tollerabile: Generally well-tolerated up to 40 billion CFU/day in clinical trials
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