When pediatric patients are prescribed to take antibiotics, in some cases antibiotic consumption leads to the stomach or gastrointestinal problems or severe diarrhea. Research indicates that prescribing probiotics may help prevent diarrhea and other complications of the antibiotics. While probiotics are probably safe, they are not regulated as closely as over the counter medications.
Hence, there are concerns whether the organisms in the bottle are still alive or also potential contaminants that can be risky even for the healthy people. Do you recommend yogurt or commercially available probiotics along with antibiotics especially in pediatric patients? Share your views.
