SMART STRAINS for Antibiotics 30 Capsules
£13.99 ex. VAT · includes £2.80 (20.00% VAT)
Product Overview
Targeted probiotic capsules with 10 billion LGG® live cultures per capsule, designed for use alongside antibiotics to help support the gut microbiome and digestive balance.
Description
SMART STRAINS for Antibiotics 30 Capsules is a targeted live bacteria supplement developed to support the gut microbiome during and after a course of antibiotics. The formula contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG®, described by retailers as the world’s most documented Lactobacillus strain and a strain recommended by World Gastroenterology Organisation guidance for use alongside antibiotics.
Each capsule provides 10 billion live bacterial cultures and is intended to help support microbial balance at times when antibiotics may disrupt the natural balance of gut bacteria. Retailer descriptions also position it as useful for travel support, making it a practical option for customers looking for a focused probiotic rather than a general multistrain supplement.
The capsules are described as vegan friendly, dairy free and gluten free, and some current retailer listings state they are also suitable for use in pregnancy. The 30-capsule pack is designed as a convenient one-month supply depending on how it is used.
Key features:
- Targeted probiotic for use alongside antibiotics
- Contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG®
- 10 billion live cultures per capsule
- Designed to support microbial balance during antibiotic use
- Also positioned for travel support
- Vegan friendly
- Dairy free
- Gluten free
- 30 capsule pack
How to Use
Retailer directions state that this product is suitable for children and adults from 4 years of age. Take from the first day of antibiotic treatment and continue taking for one week after antibiotics finish. Capsules should be taken at least 2 hours after each antibiotic dose.
For routine use:
- Start taking from the first day of antibiotic treatment
- Continue for one week after the antibiotic course ends
- Take at least 2 hours after each antibiotic dose
- Suitable for adults and children aged 4 years and over
General advice:
- Take only as directed on the packaging
- Swallow with water unless the pack states otherwise
- Read the label before use, especially if using alongside prescribed medicines
Ingredients
Key active ingredient:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG®. Retailer listings identify this as the main live bacterial strain used in the product.
Full ingredients:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG®, fructooligosaccharide fibre, anti-caking agent: vegetable magnesium stearate. Vegetable capsule: hypromellose, calcium carbonate.
Formula notes:
Vegan friendly, dairy free and gluten free. Some retailer listings also state the product is suitable in pregnancy.
Side Effects & Warnings
Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. As with other probiotic food supplements, the product should be used in line with the directions on the pack, particularly when taking it alongside prescription antibiotics. The available retailer sources reviewed here do not publish a full medicinal-style side effect section, so any unexpected symptoms should prompt advice from a pharmacist or doctor.
Warnings and precautions:
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
- Use only as directed on the packaging
- If you are under medical supervision, pregnant, or buying for a child, check the pack directions before use
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children
Storage:
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The public retailer pages reviewed here do not provide a complete storage panel, so the product packaging should be used as the source of truth for shelf-life and storage wording before publishing.