Probiotic shows promise in easing antibiotic side effects in kids
NCT ID NCT05840588
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called Bifidobacterium breve PRL2020 could reduce stomach issues like diarrhea in 121 children aged 3-12 who were taking amoxicillin antibiotics. The children took the probiotic alongside their antibiotic treatment. The goal was to see if it helped maintain healthy gut bacteria and eased symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic Bifidobacterium breve PRL2020 (Brevicillin®)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce stomach problems like diarrhea in children taking common antibiotics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 121 children, and the results may not apply to all kids or antibiotics. The probiotic might not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Università di Urbino Carlo Bo
Urbino, PU (Pesaro E Urbino), 61029, Italy
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