Bad Breath Halitosis Forum

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:25 pm I got the results of my SIBO test. I have a mix of hydrogen and methane SIBO. This is the treatment plan I will be following:

Biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) for at least a week before starting the antibiotics

then

Xifaxan 550mg 3x a day for 14 days
Neomycin 500mg 2x a day for 14 days
5g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (phgg) daily while taking antibiotics

After the 14 days
Candibactin-BR for 3-4 months
Candibactin-AR for 3-4 months
Low FODMAP, Low Fermentable SIBO diet

Slowly reintroduce medium and high FODMAP foods.

I've started taking the biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) and I feel like it is already helping. I take it in between meals 1- 2 times a day.

Jimi Stein wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:24 pm who prescribed these meds? Is this a new protocol?

simple wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:52 am Here’s info about Interphase buofilm buster, which might explain the antibiotics offering only temporary relief (many on this forum has posted about bb coming back after antibiotics):
‘’Biofilm consists of microorganisms encased within a self-produced matrix of exopolysaccharides and exoproteins that strongly adheres to interfaces and resists dislodgement. Microorganisms residing within biofilms are highly resistant to antimicrobials including antibiotics and bacteriocins produced by probiotics. InterFase® is a unique enzyme formulation that is especially designed to disrupt the biofilm matrix that embeds gastrointestinal organisms.† Enzymes in InterFase® are selected for their ability to lyse the extracellular polymers commonly found in biofilm as well as degrade bacterial and yeast cell wall structures.† The enzyme blend in InterFase® was developed using in vitro testing of antibiofilm activity and was found to have significant antibiofilm activity resulting in meaningful degradation of undesirable biofilm communities.† InterFase® is intended for use in conjunction with efforts to support normal gastrointestinal function and microbiota.† As an adjunct, it is best combined with use of a high-strength, broad-spectrum, multispecies probiotic formulation and a prebiotic to encourage the formation of healthy intestinal microbial biofilm communities.† The capsules should be taken away from meals to maximize the enzyme effects.‘’
Probably, it’s always best to combine biofilm buster with antibiotics for them to have a more permanent effect.

simple wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:56 am Searching_for_acure2, what has the doc said about the ‘’ 5g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (phgg) daily while taking antibiotics’’?

simple wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:50 pm Hi, searching_for_acure2, how has this week been so far for you?

I decided to wait to start the antibiotics. When I picked up the Neomycin from the pharmacy, I was informed it has a FDA black box warning- meaning it can potentially cause health issues (like hearing problems) and can interact with other medications. I was using eye drops for dry eyes that contains a drug that interacts with Neomycin. Out of safety, I thought it was best to quit the eye drops and wait a while before starting the meds. I'll update again during/after treatment.

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:05 am
I decided to wait to start the antibiotics. When I picked up the Neomycin from the pharmacy, I was informed it has a FDA black box warning- meaning it can potentially cause health issues (like hearing problems) and can interact with other medications. I was using eye drops for dry eyes that contains a drug that interacts with Neomycin. Out of safety, I thought it was best to quit the eye drops and wait a while before starting the meds. I'll update again during/after treatment.

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:25 pm I got the results of my SIBO test. I have a mix of hydrogen and methane SIBO. This is the treatment plan I will be following:

Biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) for at least a week before starting the antibiotics

then

Xifaxan 550mg 3x a day for 14 days
Neomycin 500mg 2x a day for 14 days
5g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (phgg) daily while taking antibiotics

After the 14 days
Candibactin-BR for 3-4 months
Candibactin-AR for 3-4 months
Low FODMAP, Low Fermentable SIBO diet

Slowly reintroduce medium and high FODMAP foods.

I've started taking the biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) and I feel like it is already helping. I take it in between meals 1- 2 times a day.

simple wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:44 pm Hi Searching_for_a_cure2, how has the treatment gone? Have the treatment & diet helped so far?

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:25 pm I got the results of my SIBO test. I have a mix of hydrogen and methane SIBO. This is the treatment plan I will be following:

Biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) for at least a week before starting the antibiotics

then

Xifaxan 550mg 3x a day for 14 days
Neomycin 500mg 2x a day for 14 days
5g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (phgg) daily while taking antibiotics

After the 14 days
Candibactin-BR for 3-4 months
Candibactin-AR for 3-4 months
Low FODMAP, Low Fermentable SIBO diet

Slowly reintroduce medium and high FODMAP foods.

I've started taking the biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) and I feel like it is already helping. I take it in between meals 1- 2 times a day.

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:22 pm Hi! I only just started my treatment and I am on Day 2. So far, so good! My bad breath is gone and I am eating an unrestricted diet while on the antibiotics. I posted an Update 4 today, and plan to regularly update during my treatment.

simple wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:44 pm Hi Searching_for_a_cure2, how has the treatment gone? Have the treatment & diet helped so far?

searching_for_acure2 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:25 pm I got the results of my SIBO test. I have a mix of hydrogen and methane SIBO. This is the treatment plan I will be following:

Biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) for at least a week before starting the antibiotics

then

Xifaxan 550mg 3x a day for 14 days
Neomycin 500mg 2x a day for 14 days
5g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (phgg) daily while taking antibiotics

After the 14 days
Candibactin-BR for 3-4 months
Candibactin-AR for 3-4 months
Low FODMAP, Low Fermentable SIBO diet

Slowly reintroduce medium and high FODMAP foods.

I've started taking the biofilm buster (Interfase Plus) and I feel like it is already helping. I take it in between meals 1- 2 times a day.