Safety of PROBIOTICS in Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Safe for everyday use in the dietary management of UC
VSL#3® is the #1 prescription probiotic used by gastroenterologists.
Each of the ingredients contained within VSL#3® are FDA-approved food additives or Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS). As with other probiotics, some patients have reported mild abdominal bloating in the first few days of consuming VSL#3®. This may be temporary while your system is adjusting to VSL#3®.
Probiotics can be safely taken with certain medications, including 5-aminosalicylates. Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking
If you are looking for an option to help with your UC, talk to your doctor about how a probiotic like VSL#3® can help.
