Lamberts Biome Balance for those on Antibiotics 30 Capsules are a food supplement providing 300mg of Saccharomyces boulardii (a S. cerevisiae strain), equal to 6 billion organisms, in each capsule. Lamberts positions it for people taking antibiotics, and it is taken as 1 capsule a day with a meal, so one pack lasts 30 days.

Key Features

• Saccharomyces boulardii: 6 billion organisms (300mg) per capsule, from a S. cerevisiae strain.
• A yeast, not a bacterium: Lamberts describes Saccharomyces boulardii as a yeast that is resistant to the effects of antibiotics.
• Positioned for antibiotic courses: the product is named and marketed by Lamberts for those on antibiotics.
• Short ingredient list: besides Saccharomyces boulardii, the capsule contains only an emulsifier (sodium monostearate) and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose shell.

Can I take Biome Balance for those on Antibiotics while on a course of antibiotics?

Lamberts positions this product for people taking antibiotics. However, its label caution says that anyone taking medication should not use the product except on the advice of a doctor, so speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.

How is it different from Biome Balance Everyday?

This product contains the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii and is taken with a meal. Biome Balance Everyday contains the live bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum, and is taken with a glass of water, ideally first thing in the morning.

Is this product a medicine?

No. Lamberts lists its legal category as a food supplement.

Key ingredients: Saccharomyces boulardii (a S. cerevisiae strain), providing 6 x 10⁹ (6 billion) organisms, 300mg per capsule.

Other ingredients: Emulsifier (sodium monostearate), capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

If you are taking medication, have an immune-compromised condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product except on the advice of a doctor.