GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES (GOS) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES (GOS)

Galacto-oligosaccharides might make the immune system more active. Taking galacto-oligosaccharides along with medications that decrease the immune system might decrease the effectiveness of these medications. Some medications that decrease the immune system include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab- CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), and other corticosteroids (glucocorticoids).

  • For eczema (atopic dermatitis): 20 drops of syrup containing 0.8 grams of galacto-oligosaccharides, along with a capsule of probiotics, daily for 6 months; formula containing 0.8 grams/L of galacto-oligosaccharides and fructo- oligosaccharides daily as needed for 6 months.
  • For excessive crying in infants (colic): Formula containing 8 grams/L of a mixture of galacto-oligosaccharides (90%) and fructo-oligosaccharides (10%) daily as needed for 2 weeks.
  • For hives (urticaria): Formula containing 0.8 grams/L of galacto-oligosaccharides and fructo-oligosaccharides daily as needed for 6 months.

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