Probiotics in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Patients in the probiotic group received the probiotic compound Balance® (Protexin Co., Somerset, UK) or similar placebo, twice daily after meal for 14 consecutive days. Balance® capsules contains seven bacteria species including Lactobacillus strains (L. casei, L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus, and L. bulgaricus), Bifidobacterium strains (B. breve and B. longum), and Streptococcus thermophiles. Total viable count (TVC) is 1 x 108 CFU/per capsule. Other Ingredients are Fructo-oligosaccharide as prebiotic, magnesium stearate, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.

Patients in the placebo group received the placebo capsule twice daily after meal for 14 consecutive days.