Description
xJarrow Formulas Fem-Dophilus Probiotic
Support vaginal and urinary tract health with Jarrow Formulas Fem-Dophilus Probiotic.* This formula contains 1 billion CFU of *Lactobacillus rhamnosus* GR-1 and *Lactobacillus reuteri* RC-14, two clinically studied strains.*
* Supports vaginal and urinary tract health*
* 1 billion CFU per capsule
* Two clinically studied strains: *Lactobacillus rhamnosus* GR-1 and *Lactobacillus reuteri* RC-14
* Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Gluten-Free
* No refrigeration necessary
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
**Directions:** Adults take 1 capsule once a day. May be taken with or without food. If your healthcare professional recommends taking this product in conjunction with antibiotics, take at least 1-2 hours after taking the medication.
**Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or lactating, under the age of 18, or have a medical condition. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.**
Key Changes and Rationale:
- Concise Description: Focuses on core benefits.
- "Support" Language: Crucially uses "support" for vaginal and urinary tract health, avoiding any implication of treating or curing diseases. This is essential for supplements.
- Standard FDA Disclaimer: Absolutely essential.
- Specific Strain Names: Listing the specific strains is acceptable and common for this type of product.
- Removed Potentially Problematic Phrases: Phrases like "special manufacturing process to protect the probiotics...into the vaginal tract" can be misinterpreted or raise regulatory concerns. It's best to keep the description simple and focused on the supported health benefits.
- Removed "Women's Health": While this product is clearly marketed towards women, including "women's health" in the description can sometimes be problematic. Focusing on the specific health benefits (vaginal and urinary tract health) is more direct and less likely to raise concerns.
- Removed Claims about Clinical Research: While you may have studies, it's generally best to avoid directly stating "over 30 years of clinical research" or similar phrases in marketing copy. It can raise regulatory scrutiny. Let the presence of the well-known strains and the supported health benefits speak for themselves.
- Removed "Activ-Vial": While it's a feature of the packaging, it's not a core benefit related to the product itself and can sometimes be seen as marketing fluff. "No refrigeration necessary" covers the key practical benefit.
- Removed "Balance the vaginal microbiome": While technically accurate, "balance" can sometimes be interpreted as a stronger claim than is appropriate for a general probiotic. "Supports vaginal and urinary tract health" is sufficient.
- Removed "Most clinically published strains": This is a strong comparative claim and requires very robust substantiation. It's best to avoid such claims in marketing copy.
Key Considerations (Still very important):
- Targeting: How you target your ads is most crucial. Avoid targeting keywords or demographics related to specific vaginal or urinary tract problems. Focus on general wellness and supplement-related searches. Do not target searches related to specific symptoms or conditions.
- Ad Copy: Extremely careful wording is essential. Do not imply the product treats any disease or alleviates specific symptoms. Focus on supporting health and balance.
- Claims: Truthful, substantiated claims only.
- Overall Tone: Positive and inclusive, focusing on general health and well-being.
Crucially: Products related to vaginal and urinary tract health are a sensitive category. Even with these changes, legal review of your marketing materials is highly recommended. Focus on support, not treatment. Be especially careful with any language related to specific conditions or symptoms. Consult legal counsel specializing in advertising regulations for supplements if you have any doubts.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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