Daily OTC Pearl: Envive

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Envive

Indication: A daily probiotics supplement containing different types of micro-organisms, such as yeast (saccharomyces boulardii) and bacteria (such as lactobacillus, bifidobacterium), which help relieve the severity of the occasional symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, and discomfort.

Insight:

• Directions to use: Follow all directions on the product package. Refer to the label directions for the specific product to see if the dose should be swallowed whole, chewed, sprinkled onto food, or mixed with liquid.
• If using the liquid form of Envive, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
• Adverse effects: An increase in stomach gas or bloating may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify a physician or pharmacist promptly.
• Active ingredients: Contains chlorimuron ethyl, thifensulfuron methyl, and flumioxazin. It is both a Group 2 and a Group 14 herbicide based on the mode of action classification system of the Weed Science Society of America.

Sources:

Joint Complex (single dose) (pureencapsulationspro.com)

Envive Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD