PROVIDAC CAP

Overview

PROVIDAC CAP is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

PROVIDAC CAP is composed of: LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS (1 MILLIONCELLS), BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM ( )

Acidophilus is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines and the vagina. Acidophilus helps maintain an acidic environment in the body, which can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.It may work by helping the body maintain normal consistency of bacteria in the stomach, intestines, and vagina.Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a probiotic,Probiotics contain different types of micro-organisms such as yeast (saccharomyces boulardii) and bacteria (such as lactobacillus, bifidobacterium),Micro-organisms (flora) are naturally found in the stomach/intestines/vagina.

Usage

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is generally used to treat: Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea, Diarrhoea, Vaginal Candidiasis, Urinary Tract Infection
LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS can address symptoms like: Loose Motion


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for PROVIDAC CAP and its Constituents


  • Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.
  • Do not use many different forms (such as tablets, topical formulations, and others) of acidophilus at the same time,
  • Avoid excess doasge.
  • Avoid taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus 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 Lactobacillus Acidophilus at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics.
  • This is because taking Lactobacillus Acidophilus along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.
  • If you are taking this product for diarrhea due to antibiotics, do not use it if you have a high fever or for more than 2 days.

Common Side-Effects

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS : Flatulence, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fever, Chills, Cough

Rare Side-Effects

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Technical Classification

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is categorized as:
  • ANTIDIARRHEALS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
  • PROBIOTICS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily32%
Once Daily18%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)18%
Morning15%
Afternoon11%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days23%
30 Days20%
7 Days16%
5 Days14%
10 Days9%
14 Days9%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

18 to 35yrs23%
35 to 50yrs23%
50 to 60yrs12%
60 to 70yrs19%
70yrs and above23%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females56%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gastroenterologist44%
Physician40%
Cardiologist8%
Surgeon4%
Endocrinologist4%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

PAN D TAB23%
NORMAXIN TAB10%
IMODIUM CAP10%

Available Alternatives for PROVIDAC CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PROVIDAC CAPINR 92.39 for 10 TABLETSLACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 1 MILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTIGUT CAPINR 114.1 for 10 CAPSULESFRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 300 MG, LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 0.48 BILLIONCELLS, SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 0.1 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 0.48 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT 0.48 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 0.48 BILLIONCELLS
AWAYTOX CAPINR 350 for 10 UNITSLACTILOL MONOHYDRATE 100 MCG, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 5 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 5 BILLION CFU, STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPILUS 5 BILLION CFU
BIGLAC CAPINR 98.89 for 10 CAPSULESLACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 300 MILLIONSPORES, SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 250 MILLIONSPORES, FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 200 MG, STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPILUS 150 MILLIONSPORES, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 150 MILLIONSPORES
BIOKRAFT CAPINR 125 for 10 CAPSULESFRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 50 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1.5 MG, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 1.25 BILLIONSPORES, FOLIC ACID 1 MG, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 1.25 BILLIONSPORES
BOULON LB CAPINR 399 for 10 CAPSULESFRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 100 MG, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 1.5 BILLIONSPORES, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 1.5 BILLIONSPORES, SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 0.1 BILLIONSPORES
EUGI SACHINR 10.1 for 1 GM SACHETFRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 300 MG, SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 0.3 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 0.24 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 0.24 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 0.24 BILLIONCELLS
GUT RENEW CAPINR 291 for 10 CAPSULESSACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 2 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 2 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI 1 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM 1.5 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS CASEI 1 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 1 BILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 1.5 BILLIONCELLS
GUTBILAC CAPINR for LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS , BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM , LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS , SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII , FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE , BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT
GUTEX CAPINR for LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS , LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS , SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII , BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM , BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT , FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE
LACTOFITINR for BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM , LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS
PEDIASUREINR 469 for 400 GM PWDPOTASSIUM 512 MG, COPPER 400 MCG, CHLORIDE SALT 394 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 386 MG, VITAMIN A 305 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 240 MG, SODIUM 181 MG, CHOLINE 118 MG, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 100 MILLIONCELLS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 100 MILLIONCELLS, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, MAGNESIUM 78 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 50.5 GM, ASCORBIC ACID 44 MG, IODINE 38 MCG, INOSITOL 32 MG, TAURINE 28 MG, MOLYBDENUM 23 MCG, VITAMIN K 17.5 MCG, BIOTIN 16 MCG, CHROMIUM 15 MCG, PROTEIN C 14.1 GM, SELENIUM 13 MCG, FATTY ACID 12.06 GM, VITAMIN E 11 MG, NIACIN 7 MG, CARNITINE 6.7 MG, FAT 5.5 GM, CARBONYL IRON 5.5 MG, LINOLEIC ACID 3.6 GM, PANTOTHENIC ACID 3.1 MG, ZINC 3.5 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 3.2 MCG, RIBOFLAVIN 1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 1 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1.5 MCG, FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 1.58 GM, CHOLESTEROL 0.1 GM, THIAMINE 0.9 MG, MANGANESE 0.98 MG
PROLAC CAPINR 81 for 10 CAPSULESLACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 300 MILLIONCELLS, FRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 200 MG, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 150 MILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT 150 MILLIONCELLS, STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPILUS 150 MILLIONCELLS, GLUTAMINE 100 MG
SPORLAC PLUS CAPINR 60 for 10 CAPSULESSACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 2.5 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM , BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT , LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS , LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES , LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS
TOTALIS CAPINR 270 for 10 CAPSULESFRUCTO OLIGOSACCHARIDE 100 MG, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS 2 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI 2 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 2 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM 1 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS CASEI 1 BILLION CFU, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM 1 BILLION CFU, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM 1 BILLION CFU