Very high strength live bacteria product in easy to use sachets. This was originally only available via doctors but now anyone can purchase this excellent product. VSL3 is a probiotic mixture containing 450 billion live lactic acid bacteria & bifidobacteria.VSL3® contains 8 different strains of beneficial bacteria which have been selected on the basis of scientific studies for their ability to colonize the gut. Open the sachet & stir the contents into cold water or any non-fizzy drink or food & consume immediately. It can take a few days or weeks for the balance of bacteria in the gut to adjust & may take up to one month to become stable Daily Intake The recommended daily intake of VSL3 is 1-2 sachets a day. Most people start with 1 sachet per day for Approx. 2 weeks & then adjust as needed Ingredients Each packet of VSL3 contains 450 billion live lactic acid bacteria & bifidobacteria. There are 8 different strains of beneficial bacteria which were specially selected for VSL3 Streptococcus thermophilus Bifidobacteria (B.breve, B, Longum, B. Infantis) Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus delbrueckil subsp. Bulgaricusother ingredients include: maltose, silicon dioxide Precautions: Please keep this product out of the sight & reach of children. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should talk with their doctor or other healthcare professional before taking this or any other food supplement Drug Interactions:VSL3 is believed to be compatible with all types of drugs. If you take it with antibiotics, it willl not harm you but the effects of VSL3 will be reduced. This is because antibiotics can inactivate the beneficial bacteria in VSL3. Side effects: When you start taking VSL3 you may experience bloating while the balance of bacteria in your digestive tract changes. If you experience bloating, you. may need to reduce your daily intake to allow for this adjustment. Storage: Packets should be stored in a refrigerator (2-8°C). If unopened & stored refrigerated, the product can be used up until the ' Best Before' date. VSL3 can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to 7 days without adversely affecting the potency. Warning: This product contains traces of gluten, soy, lactose & skimmed dehydrated milk.