Safety Facts

Note: The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before taking any new dietary supplement, including 3Biome.

3Biome is a dietary supplement whose individual ingredients have a long-standing reputation of safety and effectiveness. 3Biome can be taken with most prescription and over-the-counter medications.

When taken as directed, 3Biome is safe and poses no short-term or long-term health risks. When taken as directed, 3Biome is not addictive or habit-forming. If you wish to stop taking 3Biome after taking the supplement daily for more than one month, we recommend that you gradually taper down your dose over 7-21 days. Although abrupt discontinuation is not unsafe, discontinuing gradually may reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of symptoms.

There are no reported harmful side effects associated with 3Biome. Most people that take 3Biome experience no side effects. If in the rare case side effects do occur, they tend to be mild and often disappear. Possible side effects include (as disclosed on WebMD's safety pages for each ingredient included in the 3Biome formula: (1) Bacillus Coagulans, (2) Bacillus Subtilis, and (3) Bacillus Clausii:

• stomach upset
• fever
• sweating
• rash
• diarrhea
• flatulence
• itching
• skin irritation

Pregnant and nursing women should not take 3Biome (or any health supplement) without the approval of a physician.

Do not exceed the recommended dose of four capsules at once or six capsules daily. Exceeding the maximum dose is not unsafe, although it may result in discomfort. Before taking 3Biome, talk your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications.

Antibiotics

In general, 3Biome can be safely taken with antibiotics. However, it is recommended to take 3Biome at least 1 hour before or after a dose of antibiotics to prevent the antibiotic from interfering with the beneficial bacteria in 3Biome. If you are taking any type of antibiotic medication, use caution until you're familiar with the effects of 3Biome. If you are currently taking prescription medication, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking 3Biome or any new supplement.

Antacids

In general, 3Biome can be safely taken with antacids, including aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer®, Tums®), magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®), Gaviscon®, Gelusil®, Maalox®, Mylanta®, and Rolaids®. If you are taking any type of gastrointestinal medication, use caution until you're familiar with the effects of 3Biome. If you are currently taking prescription medication, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking 3Biome or any new supplement.

Proton Pump Inhibitors

In general, 3Biome can be safely taken with proton pump inhibitors, including omeprazole (Prilosec®), esomeprazole (Nexium®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), rabeprazole (AcipHex®), pantoprazole (Protonix®), dexlansoprazole (Dexilant®), and zegerid. If you are taking any type of gastrointestinal medication, use caution until you're familiar with the effects of 3Biome. If you are currently taking prescription medication, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking 3Biome or any new supplement.

Birth Control

3Biome will not reduce the effectiveness of birth control or interact with contraceptive medication. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking 3Biome or any new supplement.

Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol until you are familiar with the effects of 3Biome. In general, consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol is safe while taking 3Biome. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking 3Biome or any new supplement.

Other Supplements

In general, it is safe to take 3Biome if you are also taking other vitamins or nutritional supplements. Of course, we always recommend talking with your doctor before taking any new supplements.