LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS belongs to a group of medications called probiotics used to treat diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, to improve and restore the natural microflora. It may also be used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels.
LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus. After ingestion, the probiotic reaches the intestines, attaches itself to the intestines, and colonizes. During this process, it releases several beneficial substances that offer anti-microbial, anti-toxin, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypersecretory effects.
Take LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS as recommended. Sometimes, LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS may cause gas, bloating, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Consult your doctor before taking LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Diarrhoea
LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS belongs to a group of medications called probiotics used to treat diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, to improve and restore the natural microflora. It may also be used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. After ingestion, the probiotic reaches the intestines, attaches itself to the intestine, and colonises. It releases several beneficial substances that offer anti-microbial, anti-toxin, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyper secretory effects during this process. With LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS, the anti-diarrhoeal effect can be observed right from the first administration day. LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS is safe to be used across all age groups ranging from neonates to the elderly.
Gas
Bloating
Constipation
Do not use LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before using the LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS should be given to children only if advised by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns. LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Consuming alcohol along with LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Please consult your doctor before taking LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before taking the LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS if you are a breastfeeding/nursing mother.
LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Limited information is available regarding the usage of LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS is safe to be used across all age groups if recommended by the doctor. The dose and dosage form may vary based on age and weight.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, apple sauce, and toast to avoid the aggravation of the digestive system.
Avoid spicy foods, processed foods, alcohol, caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
Eat fibre rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.
Consume an abundance of vegetables, legumes, beans, and fruits.
Incorporate fibre content into your daily diet.
Consume prebiotic foods. Prebiotics are foods that encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. Loose and watery stools characterize it. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, large volume of stools or watery stools.