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Posted On : 23 Sep 2021

What is the dose of probiotics in children?

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Dr-Gokul Katkade

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10 rest 10 cfu /day

3 years ago

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Sharon

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10 mg every day

3 years ago

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The dose of probiotics ranges from a dose between 1 and 10 billion viable(live) Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria taken daily in divided doses by mouth is sufficient for most people.
The most commonly used dose for Saccharomyces Boulardii in children for the treatment of diarrhea is 250-600 milligrams daily for up to five days.

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