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CanesBiotics is a once-a-day oral food supplement from the Canesten range, providing 4 billion live cultures of four bacterial strains together with riboflavin (vitamin B2), which contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and normal skin. Pack of 30 capsules, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Type | Food supplement – oral capsules |
|---|---|
| Live cultures per capsule | 4 billion in total: Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis |
| Vitamin | High in riboflavin (vitamin B2), which contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and normal skin |
| Age | Adults and adolescents over 16 years |
| Directions | One capsule a day with water, on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before a meal |
| Pack | 30 capsules – one month's supply |
| Suitable for | Vegetarians; gluten free and GMO free |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
Who it is for
- Women aged 16 and over who want a daily oral supplement combining live bacterial cultures with vitamin B2.
- Women looking for a capsule to take alongside the Canesten range of intimate care products.
Not suitable for: Children and adolescents under 16. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use. Contains traces of soy and may contain traces of milk (lactose), sulphur dioxide and sulphites – check the label if you have an allergy or intolerance. A supplement is not a treatment: if you have symptoms such as itching, unusual discharge or discomfort, speak to our pharmacist or your doctor.
How to use
- Read the label before use.
- Take one capsule a day, swallowed with water.
- Take it on an empty stomach or about 30 minutes before a meal.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Frequently asked questions
How do I take CanesBiotics?
One capsule a day with water, on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before a meal. Adults and adolescents over 16 only.
What is in each capsule?
A total of 4 billion live cultures of Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis, plus riboflavin (vitamin B2). Other ingredients include a starch bulking agent and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule shell.
Is CanesBiotics a thrush treatment?
No. It is a food supplement, not a medicine, and it does not treat or prevent infections. Canesten thrush treatments are separate medicines; ask our pharmacist if you have symptoms.
Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Consult a healthcare professional before taking it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Does it contain allergens?
It contains traces of soy and may contain traces of lactose (milk), sulphur dioxide and sulphites. It is gluten free and suitable for vegetarians.
How should I store it?
Store below 25°C and keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
Safety and storage
- Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Store below 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
This is a food supplement. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not a substitute for a varied diet. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
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