Infant probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis) approval in US?

Question

I heard that the FDA has finally approved for the drug to be sold OTC here in the U.S. However: I cannot find where on the website: http://www.fda.gov that it states that.

Also, does the American Society of Pediatric finally approve using probiotics for infants? I heard so but I need the evidence to show my PED.

Answer 1

talk to your pediatrician.

Answer 2

The reason you will not find any information regarding probiotics in general on the FDA website is because they do not have to be approved by the FDA, similar to dietary supplements and herbal supplements.  Unless the probiotic maker claims the culture will cure a disease or if the probiotic is harming people the FDA will not be involved.  

I couldn't find any current resources on the safety of probiotics in children. however, this study from last year states that probiotics are safe for children.  You may want to read over the study....

http://www.jpgn.org/pt/re/jpgn/fulltext....