What This Oral Probiotic Lozenge Is For
NOW OralBiotic is the oral probiotic lozenge people take for stale breath and a bad taste in the mouth, sucked slowly rather than swallowed, when the trouble is the mouth and throat rather than the gut. It carries BLIS K12, a strain of Streptococcus salivarius, and it is gluten-free.
The whole idea here is different from every other product on this shelf, and it is worth a moment. A gut probiotic is swallowed so the organisms reach the bowel. This one is designed to stay in the mouth and throat, where the bacteria that cause bad breath live, which is why it comes as a lozenge and why swallowing it whole would waste it.
What Can Honestly Be Said About an Oral Probiotic
No health claim for any probiotic is authorised. Every one submitted has been rejected or left on hold, so nobody may say a probiotic freshens breath, protects a throat or supports ear and nose health, and we hold back from saying it.
What we can give you is the strain, how to take a lozenge so it does what it is designed to do, and the honest list of things a lozenge will never fix. That last part is the useful bit, because bad breath has a handful of common causes and most of them have a proper answer.
Before a Lozenge, the Things That Actually Cause Bad Breath
Nine times in ten, persistent bad breath comes from the mouth itself, and there is a cheaper and more effective answer than any probiotic.
Gum disease and tooth decay are the commonest causes, and both need a dentist rather than a lozenge. A dry mouth is the next, often from medicines, from mouth-breathing at night or simply from not drinking enough. Coating on the back of the tongue holds more odour-causing bacteria than the teeth do, and a tongue scraper costs almost nothing. Smoking, and a diet heavy in onion and garlic, do the rest.
So please come and talk to our pharmacist before you spend on this, and if you have bleeding gums, a loose tooth, pain, or a tooth that has broken, see a dentist first. There are also a few causes that sit outside the mouth altogether — reflux, sinus trouble, and uncontrolled diabetes among them — and our doctor can check those. Breath that has changed suddenly, or a bad taste that lingers, is worth that conversation.
How to Take an Oral Probiotic Lozenge
Let it dissolve slowly in the mouth, ideally at the end of the day after you have brushed, and then leave it: no rinsing, no drinking, no eating for a while afterwards, because the point is to leave the organisms in place rather than wash them straight out. Do not chew it and do not swallow it whole.
An antibacterial mouthwash undoes the whole exercise, so if you use one, use it at a different time of day or ask our pharmacist whether you need it at all while you are taking these.
And if you are on antibiotics, leave two hours between the antibiotic and the lozenge. That applies to any bacterial probiotic and nobody prints it.
Three Figures Missing From the Carton
The information we hold for this product gives no number of organisms per lozenge, no pack size and no daily dose. Those three are what tells you what a month costs and how to take it, and we would rather name the gap than invent figures.
We have asked the supplier for all three in writing. In the meantime, ask our pharmacist and we will read the carton with you before you order, so you know what a month costs rather than finding out when the packet empties.
If what you want is a probiotic with its count printed today, that is a gut product rather than an oral one: our HN Pro-Daily names its organism and runs to three months a bottle. It works in the bowel, so it belongs to a different complaint entirely, and our pharmacist will keep the two apart for you.
If Your Trouble Is Lower Down
A fair number of people arrive at an oral probiotic having read that bad breath starts in the gut. For most it starts in the mouth, as the section above sets out. But reflux is a genuine cause, and if yours comes with burning or a sour taste after meals rather than simply on waking, that is the thing to deal with.
Ask our pharmacist, and look at our digestive enzyme capsules if heaviness after meals is part of the picture. We would rather sort out the cause than sell you a lozenge for the smell of it.
Is This Oral Probiotic Right for You?
It suits an adult whose teeth and gums have been checked, who brushes and cleans between their teeth properly, who has dealt with a dry mouth if they have one, and who wants to try something further. On that footing it is an interesting product with a named strain, which is more than most of this shelf offers.
Please speak to us first if any of these describes you:
- You have bleeding gums, a loose or broken tooth, or mouth pain. Please see a dentist before spending anything here.
- Your breath has changed suddenly, or there is a bad taste that will not shift. Our doctor should look at that.
- Your immune system is weakened, or you have a drip, a central line or a heart valve problem. Live organisms need our doctor’s say-so.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or buying it for a child. Please see our doctor first.
- You use an antibacterial mouthwash daily, or you are on antibiotics. Ask us about the timing.
And if what you really want is for the problem to go away, start with our pharmacist and a tongue scraper rather than with this. We will tell you honestly whether a lozenge is the next step or the last one, and that answer costs you nothing.
Where to Buy NOW OralBiotic Lozenges in Kenya
Order online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We send orders to Nairobi and every neighbourhood around it — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Lower Kabete, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Ngong Road, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Ruaka, Banana Hill, Two Rivers, Village Market and Pride Lands — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong.
Beyond the capital we deliver to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Athi River, Kitengela, Kajiado, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Webuye, Kitale, Nandi Hills, Iten, Kapenguria, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Kerugoya, Murang’a, Othaya, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Maralal, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Mwingi, Makueni, Emali, Kibwezi, Voi, Taveta, Wundanyi, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Hola. At as our pharmacist works out with you a pack runs for a known length of time, so tell us the pack size you want and we will work out how many months that covers before you order.
Across Africa, ask us before you order. We have sent orders to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and as far as Malawi, and we will quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of the continent. Tell us the destination and we will confirm any import paperwork before the parcel leaves us.
Living abroad? Order from wherever you are and we deliver to your family here in Kenya. Kenyans in the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf order from us regularly for parents and relatives at home. An oral probiotic like this one taken steadily month after month does far more than a single pack, so tell us who it is for and how many months you want covered and we will set up the repeat.
Why Buy Your NOW OralBiotic Lozenges from HealthAlone Kenya?
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led health ecosystem licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and our stock is original, sealed and correctly stored. Kahawa Sukari is a real counter with real pharmacists behind it.
Our pharmacists will go through the four common causes of bad breath before selling you a lozenge, send you to a dentist when that is the answer, and explain why a mouthwash undoes the whole exercise. Our doctor is here too if you would rather have the whole question looked at properly.
It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
NOW OralBiotic Lozenges: Your Questions Answered
What is in NOW OralBiotic?
BLIS K12, a strain of Streptococcus salivarius, in a gluten-free lozenge. No health claim for any probiotic is authorised, so we hold back from promising you a result.
How is an oral probiotic different from a gut one?
A gut probiotic is swallowed so the organisms reach the bowel. This one is meant to stay in the mouth and throat, where the bacteria behind bad breath live, which is why it comes as a lozenge.
How do I take it?
Let it dissolve slowly, ideally at the end of the day after brushing, then leave it: no rinsing, drinking or eating for a while afterwards. Do not chew it and do not swallow it whole.
How many lozenges a day?
The daily dose is not on the information we hold, along with the pack size and the count per lozenge. We have asked the supplier in writing. Ask us and our pharmacist will read the carton with you.
Will it fix my bad breath?
We are not permitted to tell you that. What we can tell you is that nine times in ten persistent bad breath comes from gum disease, tooth decay, a dry mouth or tongue coating, and all four have cheaper and better answers. Come and talk to us first.
What should I check before buying it?
Your gums and teeth with a dentist, whether your mouth is dry and why, and whether you are cleaning the back of your tongue. A tongue scraper costs almost nothing and does more for most people than any lozenge.
Can I use mouthwash as well?
An antibacterial mouthwash works against the whole idea. Use it at a different time of day, or ask our pharmacist whether you need it at all while taking these.
Can I take it with antibiotics?
Leave two hours between the antibiotic and the lozenge, as with any bacterial probiotic.
When should I see a doctor instead?
If your breath has changed suddenly, if there is a bad taste that will not shift, or if you have reflux, sinus trouble or diabetes that is not well controlled. Those sit outside the mouth and our doctor can check them.
Is it suitable for children?
Please see our doctor first, and bear in mind a lozenge is a choking risk in a young child.
Can I take it in pregnancy?
Please see our doctor first.
Is it suitable if I have a heart valve problem?
Ask our doctor before you start. Live bacteria in the mouth are a question worth asking in anyone with a valve problem or a weakened immune system, and it takes a few minutes to settle.
Where can I buy NOW OralBiotic Lozenges in Kenya, and what does it cost?
From HealthAlone, online for delivery countrywide or over the counter at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. The current price is shown above. We deliver across Nairobi — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Kitisuru, Lavington, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Kasarani, Roysambu, Githurai, Ruaka and Banana Hill — and to Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru, Ngong, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Kitengela, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Kitale, Embu, Meru, Nanyuki, Nyahururu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Makueni, Voi, Taveta, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu. Outside Kenya we have delivered to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and Malawi, and we quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of Africa on request. Ask us to read the carton with you first, because the pack size and daily dose are not in the information we hold.
