Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools.

Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.

You are advised to take Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm may cause common side effects such as headache and rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm is used in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections. Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm improves the intestinal environment, faecal characteristics, better regulation of motions and defecation frequency. It inhibits pathogens by producing antibacterial bacteriocins, enhancing phagocytosis, preventing pathogen attachment to the gastrointestinal epithelium, and strengthening the epithelium.

• Headache
• Rash 

Do not take Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood, or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to yeast.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm may interact with anti-fungal medications and ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, perindopril).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a weak immune system, HIV/AIDS, or cancer.

• CAPTOPRIL
• LISINOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• PERINDOPRIL

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravating the digestive system.
• Avoid consuming milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. 
• Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

If your condition does not improve even after taking Reflora-R Sachet 1 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor.

Diarrhoea: It is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools. Diarrhoea could be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea generally lasts for a few days. It could occur due to bacterial, viral infection or food poisoning. Chronic diarrhoea lasts for at least four weeks. It could occur due to intestinal disease/disorder such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. 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, and a large volume of stools or watery stools.