Pure Encapsulations Probiotic 50B Capsule
This product is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not use if immunocompromised (including AIDS, lymphoma, or long-term corticosteroid treatment) or taking tetracycline, kanamycin, or clindamycin. Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant, lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any other medication. This product requires refrigeration to maintain potency.
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Pure Encapsulations Probiotic 50B (Pakistan Market)
A Storage Requirement Worth Taking Seriously, Especially in Pakistan's Climate
This is genuinely important to flag clearly, and it's different from most of the products in our catalog: this product requires refrigeration to maintain the viability of its live probiotic cultures. Unlike shelf-stable supplements, live probiotic strains are sensitive to heat, and Pakistan's climate — particularly during summer months — makes proper cold storage genuinely important here, not just a general suggestion. Please keep this refrigerated once you receive it, and ask us about our shipping and cold-chain handling if you're ordering during warmer months, since heat exposure during transit or storage can reduce how many live organisms actually remain viable by the time you take a dose.
A Specific, Important Interaction With Certain Antibiotics
This deserves real prominence rather than routine caution: do not use this product if you have an immunocompromised condition (such as AIDS, lymphoma, or if you're undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment), or if you are taking tetracycline, kanamycin, or clindamycin specifically. More broadly, if you're taking any antibiotic, the label recommends taking this probiotic at least 2 to 3 hours before or after your antibiotic dose, since taking them simultaneously can significantly reduce the probiotic's effectiveness — the antibiotic can kill the beneficial bacteria before they have a chance to take effect.
What This Product Actually Provides
Probiotic 50B delivers 50 billion CFU (colony-forming units) of beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, encapsulated in an acid-resistant capsule with pH-targeted release — specifically engineered to survive the acidic stomach environment and dissolve once it reaches the more alkaline small and large intestine, where the bacteria can actually establish and provide benefit. Clinical research on these strain types has looked at their role in supporting intestinal epithelial integrity, healthy immune response, and general gastrointestinal balance.
A Genuine Formulation Difference Worth Knowing About
We found two distinct versions of this product described across different sources: an older formulation with five strains (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium lactis, and Bifidobacterium longum), suggested at 1 capsule daily, and a newer formulation with seven strains (adding Lactobacillus gasseri and Bifidobacterium bifidum), suggested at 2 capsules daily for adults, adolescents, and children 6 and over. This appears to reflect a genuine product update over time. We'd recommend checking your specific bottle's current supplement facts panel to confirm which version you're receiving and following its specific suggested use accordingly.
A Comparison to Our Life Extension FLORASSIST Product
We also carry Life Extension's FLORASSIST Probiotic GI with Phage Technology, which combines live probiotic strains with a bacteriophage component targeting unwanted bacteria — a genuinely different, more layered mechanism than this Pure Encapsulations product, which focuses purely on delivering a high concentration of beneficial live strains through acid-resistant delivery.
A Clean, Vegetarian Formula
This capsule uses hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose) and a vegetarian capsule made from cellulose, gellan gum, and water — fully vegetarian and vegan, free of soy, dairy, and gluten, with no animal-derived ingredients.
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Amount per Capsule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, and — in the newer formulation — Lactobacillus gasseri and Bifidobacterium bifidum) | 50 billion CFU | Formulation varies by production batch — check your specific bottle |
| Hypoallergenic Plant Fiber (Cellulose) | — | Filler |
| Vegetarian Capsule (Cellulose, Gellan Gum, Water) | — | Vegan capsule shell |
Gluten-free. Non-GMO. Soy-free. Dairy-free. Vegetarian/Vegan. Hypoallergenic.
Dosage Chart
| Detail | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Standard adult dose | 1 capsule daily (older 5-strain formulation) or 2 capsules daily (newer 7-strain formulation) — check your specific bottle |
| Timing | With or between meals |
| Antibiotic timing | Take at least 2 to 3 hours before or after any antibiotic dose |
| Storage | Requires refrigeration to maintain culture viability |
| Do not use if | Immunocompromised (including AIDS, lymphoma, or long-term corticosteroid treatment), or taking tetracycline, kanamycin, or clindamycin |
| Consult a physician if | Pregnant, lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any other medication |
| Possible mild effect | Mild flatulence, which generally subsides with continued use |
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