Drugs / Lactobacillus acidophilus
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Lactobacillus acidophilus

Other / unclassified

Developed for
aphthous stomatitis · atopic eczema · autoimmune thrombocytopenia · bacterial vaginosis · brain injury · cervical lymphadenitis · dry eye syndrome · epilepsy
+14 more · hyperlipidemia · infectious disease with sepsis · irritable bowel syndrome · necrotizing enterocolitis · periodic fever syndrome · pharyngitis · postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis · ulcerative colitis · anemia · chronic kidney disease · colorectal cancer · Helicobacter pylori infectious disease · nosocomial infection · seasonal allergic rhinitis
Investigated by
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia · B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences · Connecticut Children's Medical Center · DuPont Nutrition and Health · Eastern Mediterranean University · Forest Laboratories
+16 more · Hvidovre University Hospital · Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz · International Brain Research Foundation · Jinan Central Hospital · Medinova AG · Mohsen Pourazizi · Nepal Health Research Council · Novonesis · Qianfoshan Hospital · Qingdao University · Shandong University · Tanta University · Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center · The Second Hospital of Shandong University · University of Brescia · Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital

Trials 13

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT06793514 Feb → May 2025 overdue dry eye syndrome Mohsen Pourazizi Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01370551 Apr 2011 → Jul 2012 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Medinova AG Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT02696512 Mar 2016 → Mar 2017 brain injury International Brain Research Foundation Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 25 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT05539287 Sep 2022 → Aug 2024 epilepsy Tanta University Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT03033199 Jan 2017 → Feb 2018 autoimmune thrombocytopenia Shandong University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02535962 Oct 2016 → Sep 2017 aphthous stomatitis, cervical lymphadenitis, periodic fever syndrome, pharyngitis Connecticut Children's Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02307383 Oct 2014 → Oct 2015 — Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00268164 Jun 2004 → Mar 2007 ulcerative colitis Hvidovre University Hospital Terminated Missed primary
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT01358708 Jun 2010 → Sep 2011 irritable bowel syndrome Forest Laboratories Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT01558388 Sep 2009 → Dec 2012 bacterial vaginosis University of Brescia Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials · 1 missed
— NCT04706559 Jan → Sep 2021 atopic eczema B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04701775 Sep 2018 → Feb 2019 hyperlipidemia Eastern Mediterranean University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00835874 Jun 2007 → Jul 2009 infectious disease with sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Terminated Missed primary Stop: Enrollment
Comparator or background therapy9 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT00746226 Comparator Mar → Jun 2006 seasonal allergic rhinitis Danisco Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07293910 Comparator Feb → Dec 2026 expected Helicobacter pylori infectious disease Tanta University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07296146 Comparator Dec 2025 → Mar 2026 overdue anemia, chronic kidney disease Badr University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01340469 Comparator Jan 2005 → Mar 2008 necrotizing enterocolitis, nosocomial infection King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07758335 Comparator Jul 2025 → Mar 2027 expected ulcerative colitis National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute Recruiting No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2024-03-14 Cell Biotech Co., Ltd. Regulatory Portfolio of Probiotic Ingredients from Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. achieves GRAS “No Objection” from U.S. FDA cellbiotech.com ↗
Portfolio of Probiotic Ingredients from Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. achieves GRAS “No Objection” from U.S. FDA
2017-02-27 Winclove Probiotics B.V. Results Probiotic supplements beneficially affect Tryptophan–Kynurenine Metabolism wincloveprobiotics.com ↗
The ratio of subjects taking the placebo who experienced one or more URTI symptoms was increased 2.2-fold compared to those on probiotics (PLA 0.79, PRO 0.35; p = 0.02).
2016-08-31 Winclove Probiotics B.V. Results New study: probiotics and allergic rhinitis wincloveprobiotics.com ↗
In a recently finished study the formulation showed to singificantly improve quality of life in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 24 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Lactobacillus acidophilus “The experimental group will receive the oral probiotics (Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium...” NCT06793514 ↗
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“probiotic capsules containing three viable and freezedried strains-Lactobacillus acidophilus,Lactobacillus casei, and Bifidobacterium bifidum:2 capsules, bid x 4 weeks for one...” NCT03033199 ↗

“Daily enteral probiotic supplementation (live Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium infantis) at a dose of 2.5 x 108 CFU of each strain once a day.” NCT01340469 ↗

“Mothers were assigned to supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria lactis 2 × 10(E) [DOSAGE ERROR CORRECTED] CFU/d or to placebo” PMID 23934538 ↗ Aug 2013

“The second active treatment group will receive enteral feeding (with fibre) plus the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus included in the feeding regime.” NCT00256087 ↗

“Lactobacillus acidophilus, 1 x 109 UFC and Lactobacillus Biphidus 1 x 109 UFC, (Infloran Berna), 2 tablets by mouth, three times a day for 21 days.” NCT02307383 ↗

“Two different lactobacillus strains will be assessed in the study: Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Lactobacillus Fermentum.” NCT00256022 ↗

“same antiepileptic regimen plus a daily probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus) supplement.” PMID 41693686 ↗ Mar 2026

“Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA5) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB12)” NCT00268164 ↗

“Ultra-low-dose estriol and Lactobacillus acidophilus vaginal tablets” PMID 24718774 ↗ Apr 2014

“EPO (4000 IU) + Probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus, 5 billion)” NCT07296146 ↗

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Known as Acidophilus “Battery of nutraceuticals provided through a 12-week schedule including: Acidophilus, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Acetyl L-Carnitine,” NCT02696512 ↗
Known as Bacillus acidophilus whole ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as Bacterium acidophilum whole ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as Gynatren ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as La-5 “A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial with Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 for maintenance of remission in...” PMID 21453880 ↗ Jan 2011
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“Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA5) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB12)” NCT00268164 ↗

Known as Lacteol “Lacteol® is a lactobacillus product used for adjunctive and symptomatic treatment of diarrhea.” NCT01358708 ↗
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NCT01358708 ↗

Known as Lactobacillus acidophilus component of lactinex ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as Lactobacillus acidophilus whole ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as Lactobacterium acidophilum whole ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Known as Probiotic “EPO (4000 IU) + Probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus, 5 billion)” NCT07296146 ↗
Known as Thermobacterium intestinale whole ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2109070 ↗
Action Inhibit “Probiotics (primarily Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains) enhance eradication rates by restricting bacterial growth” NCT07293910 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “pre-operative prophylactic probiotic Lactobacilli tablets” NCT00256022 ↗
Route Other “Two capsules containing Lactobacillus acidophilus (2x10 9 organisms per capsule) will be delivered via the feeding tube 12 hourly.” NCT00256087 ↗