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Prolac Tablet


Product introduction

Prolac Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine is a probiotic and it works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Prolac Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take this medicine along with oral rehydration solution (ORS) as it will help to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Consult a doctor while taking any other medicine especially steroids or antibiotics along with this medicine.

The most common side effects are bloating and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Prolac Tablet

Benefits of Prolac Tablet

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract and it causes loss of the useful bacteria that are present naturally in our body. Prolac Tablet helps restore the useful bacteria, improves digestion and enhances overall health. It relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should take this medicine as prescribed to get the most out of it. Drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Prolac Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prolac

  • Bloating
  • Flatulence

How to use Prolac Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prolac Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Prolac Tablet works

Prolac Tablet is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prolac Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prolac Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prolac Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Prolac Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prolac Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prolac Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Prolac Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Prolac Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Prolac Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Avoid taking Prolac Tablet along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
  • Take Prolac Tablet at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Prolac Tablet along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Probiotics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Probiotics

Patient concerns

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Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea
My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea
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References

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  2. Breastfeeding USA. Lactobacillus Sporogenes. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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