Sacharom Sachet 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.

Sacharom Sachet also prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestine and improve the functioning of the digestive system. It 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 Sacharom Powder

Diarrhea

Benefits of Sacharom Powder

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. Sacharom Sachet 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 Sacharom Powder

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 Sacharom

Bloating
Flatulence

How to use Sacharom Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Sacharom Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sacharom Powder works

Sacharom Sachet 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 Sacharom Sachet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sacharom Sachet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sacharom Sachet 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

Sacharom Sachet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sacharom Sachet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Sacharom Sachet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sacharom Powder?

If you miss a dose of Sacharom Sachet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Sacharom Sachet

₹56.5/Powder

Biozora Powder Orange and Vanilla Gluten Free

Cipla Ltd

₹37.26/powder

35% cheaper

Probogut-S Sachet

Symbros Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹43/powder

25% cheaper

Winogut Sachet

Winystra Pharmaceuticals Pvt . Ltd.

₹39/powder

32% cheaper

Winogut Sachet Orange

Winystra Pharmaceuticals Pvt . Ltd.

₹36/powder

37% cheaper

Quick tips

Avoid taking Sacharom Sachet 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 Sacharom Sachet at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Sacharom Sachet along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Probiotics

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Probiotics

Patient concerns

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

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

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