Protege Sachets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
No
Generics
Lactobacillus acidophilus + Bifidobacterium + Streptococcus thermophilus + Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Used For
Probiotics
How it works
Antibiotics kill bacteria including the friendly ones in the stomach that are essential for digestion & food absorption. It restores the balance of friendly bacteria in intestines, increases absorption of nutrients by the body, and increases body's ability to resist microbial attacks.
Protege Sachets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Lactobacillus acidophilus + Bifidobacterium + Streptococcus thermophilus + Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, urticaria and angioedema have been reported. Bacteremia, septicemia or sepsis in immunocompromised patients or those hospitalized due to a serious illness.
Drug Interactions
Ask your physician or pharmacist in case of any drug interactions.
Indication
Treatment and prevention of acute or chronic infectious diarrhoea of non-specific origin , antibiotic associated diarrhoea of non-specific origin , antibiotic associated diarrhoea and traveler's diarrhoea . Co-prescribe with antibiotics to minimize the ecologic damage of intestinal flora. Other indications include inflammatory bowel disease ( Ulcerative colitis , Crohn's disease ) , irritable bowel syndrome and post-operative state. It can be combined with ORS , antibiotics , antifungal , anti-protozoal , antiviral , other anti-diarrhoeal products and also with chemotherapeutic agents.
When not to Use
Hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.
Protege Sachets Precautions
Precaution
During antibiotic therapy, the product should be administered in the interval between one dose of antibiotic and the next.
Protege Sachets Warnings
Warning 1
There have been reports of bacteremia, septicemia or sepsis in patients taking this probiotic who are immunocompromised or are hospitalized due to a serious illness. It should be used in these patients only if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.
Warning 2
Use of probiotics in severe acute pancreatitis is contraindicated.
Warning 3
Excessive doses do not produce side effects. However, it is better to follow the recommended doses.
Protege Sachets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
