Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for SPORLAC PLUS CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Rare Side-Effects
- 7 Technical Classification
- 8 Prescription Statistics
- 8.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 8.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 8.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 8.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 8.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 8.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 8.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 9 Available Alternatives for SPORLAC PLUS CAP
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Overview
SPORLAC PLUS CAP is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.SPORLAC PLUS CAP is composed of: SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII (2.5 BILLIONCELLS), BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM ( ), BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT ( ), LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS ( ), LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES ( ), LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS ( )
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 InfectionLACTOBACILLUS 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 SPORLAC PLUS 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, CoughRare Side-Effects
LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinTechnical 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 Daily (1-0-1) | 65% |
3 Times Daily | 18% |
2 Times Daily | 13% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 71% |
3 Days | 13% |
7 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 37% |
5 to 12yrs | 40% |
12 to 18yrs | 3% |
18 to 35yrs | 11% |
35 to 50yrs | 2% |
50 to 60yrs | 3% |
60 to 70yrs | 3% |
70yrs and above | 1% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 48% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Pediatrician | 82% |
Gynaecologist | 4% |
Physician | 2% |
Gastroenterologist | 2% |
Neurosurgeon | 2% |
Neonatologist | 1% |
Cardiologist | 1% |
None | 1% |
Nephrologist | 1% |
Surgeon | 1% |
Endocrinologist | 1% |
General Surgery | 1% |
Orthopaedist | 1% |
Pediatric Gastroenterologist | 1% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
Obstetrician | 1% |
Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
ADVENT FORTE SYP | 49% |
ALERID SYP | 38% |
CROCIN DS- SUSP | 33% |
OTRIVIN – PAED N-DPS | 24% |
MEFTAL P SYP | 21% |
CHERICOF SYR COUGH FORMULA SYR | 17% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 16% |
Available Alternatives for SPORLAC PLUS CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
SPORLAC PLUS CAP | INR 60 for 10 CAPSULES | SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII 2.5 BILLIONCELLS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM , BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM AGENT , LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS , LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES , LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS |