Shefolac Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called probiotics used to treat antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, infectious diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, Clostridium-difficile associated diarrhoea, Helicobacter pylori infection, traveller’s diarrhoea, diarrhoea in pregnant women, and lactose intolerance. Shefolac Capsule promotes the health of the intestine, balances the gut flora, increases gut immunity, and supports a balanced inflammatory response
 
Shefolac Capsule is a combination of four probiotics, namely: Bacillus mesentericus, Clostridium butyricum, Lactobacillus sporogenes and Streptococcus faecalis. Bacillus mesentericus inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria and helps in digestion by regulating abnormal movements. Clostridium butyricum interferes with the growth of pathogenic bacteria like Clostridium difficile. Lactobacillus sporogenes help maintain a healthy balance of microflora in the intestine, thereby improving the gastrointestinal ecology. It also helps in maintaining healthy lipid levels by incorporating cholesterol into its cellular structure. Streptococcus faecalis helps in clearing diarrhoea, stimulates the immune system, and helps balance intestinal microflora. It also helps reduce symptoms in lactose-intolerant patients. Together, Shefolac Capsule helps treat conditions associated with dysbacteriosis.
 
Take Shefolac Capsule as instructed by your doctor. You are advised to take Shefolac Capsule for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. Shefolac Capsule is generally safe and does not cause any side effects. However, sometimes, it may cause gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking other medicines or herbal products before starting Shefolac Capsule . If you are known to be allergic to Shefolac Capsule or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Shefolac Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Shefolac Capsule , so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Shefolac Capsule contains Bacillus mesentericus, Clostridium butyricum, Lactobacillus sporogenes, and Streptococcus faecalis. Shefolac Capsule contains probiotics used to treat antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, infectious diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, Clostridium-difficile associated diarrhoea, Helicobacter pylori infection, traveller’s diarrhoea, diarrhoea in pregnant women, and lactose intolerance. Shefolac Capsule may also be used in allergic disorders, obesity, common cold, eczema, inflammatory arthritis, vaginal yeast infections, and urinary tract infections. Bacillus mesentericus inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria and helps in digestion by regulating abnormal movements. Clostridium butyricum interferes with the growth of pathogenic bacteria like Clostridium difficile. Lactobacillus sporogenes help maintain a healthy balance of microflora in the intestine, thereby improves the gastrointestinal ecology. It also helps in maintaining healthy lipid levels by incorporating cholesterol into its cellular structure. Streptococcus faecalis helps in clearing diarrhoea, stimulates the immune system, and helps balance intestinal microflora. It also helps reduce symptoms in lactose-intolerant patients. Together, Shefolac Capsule helps treat conditions associated with dysbacteriosis, promotes the health of the intestine, balances the gut flora, increases gut immunity, and supports a balanced inflammatory response.

• Gas
• Bloating
• Abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation

Do not take Shefolac Capsule if you are allergic to any of the contents. Inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, malnourishment, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking Shefolac Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Shefolac Capsule should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are taking other medicines or herbal products before starting Shefolac Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid the aggravation of the digestive system.
• Avoid eating foods such as 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.

Diarrhoea: It is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterised by loose and watery stools. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to 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.

Gastroenteritis: It is also called stomach flu, an infection of the intestine with bacteria, viruses or microbes. It is caused due to consumption of contaminated food or water. Symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and cramps.

Inflammatory bowel disease: It is a group of intestinal disorders which cause inflammation of the intestinal tract. Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in stool, fatigue, unintended weight loss, and reduced appetite.