Frequently asked questions

In a healthy gut microbiome, good and bad bacteria are balanced. But if your gut gets disrupted, your body’s natural defense against C. diff is weakened—causing some people to get C. diff again and again.

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RECURRENT C. DIFF

Antibiotics play an important role in killing the C. diff bacteria that causes your infection. However, antibiotics may further disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, which can lead to another recurrence. After antibiotics, it is believed that VOWST works to add good bacteria to your gut to prevent C. diff from coming back again.

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VOWST IS THOUGHT TO WORK

You may be unsure about taking a laxative, especially after having symptoms like diarrhea during your last C. diff infection. But using a laxative is important because it rids leftover antibiotics from your gut so VOWST can work properly. The magnesium citrate laxative should cause a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours.

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HOW TO TAKE VOWST

No, VOWST is not a probiotic. It is an FDA-approved microbiome treatment in oral capsules composed of good bacteria isolated from the stool of qualified donors. VOWST undergoes strict quality control. Qualified donors are carefully screened, and samples are routinely tested during the VOWST manufacturing and purification process.

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WHAT VOWST IS

Talk to your doctor or call us at 888-356-5444.

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