How long can you stop taking probiotics, there is no specific requirement, but generally take 1-4 weeks, long-term use is not recommended. Probiotics is a micro-ecological agents, the main role is to be able to directly replenish the normal flora in the intestinal tract, and to assist in the stability of intestinal flora, thereby promoting gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, and help to restore gastrointestinal function, the treatment, there is generally no strict requirements, after taking the drug, if the discomfort symptoms are relieved, and then consolidate the treatment for a few days can be discontinued, the time to take is generally no more than one month. Probiotics are generally not recommended for long-term use, otherwise it will easily lead to intestinal imbalance, the ability to reproduce their own beneficial bacteria decreased, adversely affecting health. It is recommended that the probiotics combined with the symptoms under the guidance of a doctor, do not take on their own, ineffective and timely replacement, in order to avoid delays in the condition.