RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
About
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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.
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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 LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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 LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for 7 days, consult your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.
Uses of RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
Medicinal Benefits
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII is used in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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. LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
- Headache
- Rash
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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 Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 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.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol affects LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
safe if prescribedLACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII does not affect your ability to drive or handle machinery.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
safe if prescribedLACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- 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.
Special Advise
If your condition does not improve even after taking LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for 7 days, consult your doctor.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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.
FAQs
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance.
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling the diarrhoea.
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII contains Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii. These probiotics help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.
Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for 7 days. Do not take LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII.
Although LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Consume oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which could occur due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.
LACTIC ACID BACILLUS+RACECADOTRIL+SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII contains Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic) and Saccharomyces boulardii (fungus). Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking anti-fungal medications or antibiotics as they might affect the working of Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii.
