LACTOBACILLUS belongs to the class of probiotics used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is a condition characterized by loose and watery stools with a frequent need to have a bowel movement.
LACTOBACILLUS contains Lactobacillus, a probiotic (live microorganisms that keep the body healthy) that helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics or infections in the intestine.
Take LACTOBACILLUS as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience bloating or intestinal gas. Most of these side effects of LACTOBACILLUS do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to LACTOBACILLUS or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking LACTOBACILLUS. LACTOBACILLUS is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with LACTOBACILLUS as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Diarrhoea
LACTOBACILLUS contains Lactobacillus, a probiotic (live micro-organisms that keep the body healthy) used in the treatment of diarrhoea. LACTOBACILLUS helps to restore good bacteria in the intestines. Thereby, prevents diarrhoea and loss of beneficial bacteria due to prolonged intake of antibiotics or due to infections in the intestine.
Bloating
Intestinal gas
If you are allergic to LACTOBACILLUS or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking LACTOBACILLUS. LACTOBACILLUS is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with LACTOBACILLUS as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. If you have chills, high fever or persistent cough, inform your doctor immediately as these might be signs of an infection.
Drug-Drug Interaction: LACTOBACILLUS may interact with antifungals (ketoconazole, clotrimazole, griseofulvin).
Drug-Food Interaction: LACTOBACILLUS may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with name as it may increase adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, a weak immune system, digestive system or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking LACTOBACILLUS.
Avoid consumption of alcohol with LACTOBACILLUS as it may increase side effects.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
It is unknown whether LACTOBACILLUS is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
LACTOBACILLUS usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of LACTOBACILLUS in patients with liver impairment.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of LACTOBACILLUS in patients with kidney impairment.
LACTOBACILLUS is recommended for children only if advised by a doctor.
You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to compensate for the loss of electrolytes and salts due to diarrhoea.
Diarrhoea: It is a condition characterized by loose and watery stools with a frequent need to have a bowel movement. Diarrhoea might be a result of bacterial or viral infection. It can be acute (lasts for a few days) or chronic (lasts for a few weeks). Diarrhoea can lead to the loss of water along with salts, electrolytes, and minerals from the body. The common causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to a medication, or infections. Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, dehydration, watery loose stools, and frequent urge to evacuate the bowels.