L. Reuteri Supplements Australia
Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) is a probiotic species that colonises the human gut naturally and is distinguished from broader probiotic blends by its strain specificity. Products built around L. reuteri name particular strains – most commonly DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 6475 – which have been studied individually and appear in the clinical literature under those exact designations, allowing you to match a product to what has been researched. For a broader look at probiotic categories, the Probiotics category covers the full range stocked at Fairfield Nutrition.
People choosing an L. reuteri product have generally narrowed to this species through a practitioner recommendation or prior research. The available formats span adult capsules, children’s chewables and lozenges, and oil-based drops for infants – so age group and delivery format are almost always the first decision to make.
L. Reuteri products at Fairfield Nutrition
| Product | Brand | Best For | Key Ingredients / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioGaia Gastrus Pure Action L-Reuteri Probiotic – 60 capsules | BioGaia | Adults – dual-strain standalone | Two patented human-derived L. reuteri strains (DSM 17938 + ATCC PTA 6475); vegan-friendly capsule |
| BioGaia Protectis Kids – 30 Chewable Tablets | BioGaia | Children – chewable format | L. reuteri DSM 17938; strawberry-flavoured chewable tablet; formulated for children |
| BioGaia Prodentis Kids – 30 Lozenges | BioGaia | Children – oral lozenge format | Two L. reuteri strains including DSM 17938; lozenge designed for oral delivery rather than gut delivery |
| BioGaia Protectis Baby Probiotic Drops – 5 mL | BioGaia | Infants and young babies | L. reuteri DSM 17938 (Protectis); oil-based drops; 100 million CFU per 5-drop serving |
| Triple Probiotic Bundle | Various | Adults – multi-category protocol | Combines spore-forming bacteria (MegaSporeBiotic), probiotic yeast, and an L. reuteri formula across three distinct probiotic categories |
How to choose between L. Reuteri products
The clearest way to navigate these options is by age group and delivery format first, then by whether you need a single targeted strain or a broader multi-category protocol.
- Adults – targeted dual-strain: BioGaia Gastrus is the adult standalone formula, combining the two most commonly cited strains (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 6475) in a vegan capsule. This is the appropriate choice for adults who have been directed to a specific L. reuteri product.
- Children – digestive (chewable tablet): BioGaia Protectis Kids delivers DSM 17938 in a strawberry-flavoured chewable. The format is practical for school-age children and the strain matches the adult Protectis line.
- Children – oral delivery (lozenge): BioGaia Prodentis Kids uses a lozenge format, which keeps the bacteria in contact with the oral environment longer than a swallowed tablet. The format is the key differentiator from Protectis Kids, not the age group.
- Infants – oil drops: BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops are formulated for infants, delivered via an oil-based dropper that can be added to a feed or given directly. This is the only format suitable for very young babies.
- Adults – multi-category bundle: The Triple Probiotic Bundle includes an L. reuteri product alongside spore-forming bacteria and probiotic yeast. This suits a practitioner-directed protocol that calls for multiple probiotic categories simultaneously rather than a single strain in isolation.
If in doubt about which format suits your situation, your practitioner is the best guide – particularly when deciding between a targeted single-strain approach and a broader probiotic protocol.
All L. reuteri products stocked at Fairfield Nutrition are shown below.

BioGaia Protectis Kids, L-Reuteri Probiotic, 30 Chewable Tablets
Seeking Health Gut Nutrients - 150 capsules












