VSL 3 Capsule
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Description
VSL 3 Capsule contains beneficial bacteria that help protect the gastrointestinal system and support a healthy digestive tract. It is used to manage conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which may involve symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, as well as ulcerative colitis.
You can take VSL 3 Capsule with or without food. Be sure to follow the dosage and duration recommended by your doctor. Continue using the medication as instructed until your doctor advises you to stop. If you are taking any other medications, particularly steroids or antibiotics, consult your doctor before starting this medicine.
If you experience any side effects while using this medication, please inform your doctor, who may suggest ways to manage or treat them. Before starting this medication, discuss any existing medical conditions with your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor to ensure that this medicine is safe for them.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹323.44 |
| You Save | ₹107.81 (25% on MRP) |
| Contains | Probiotics(112.5 Billion Cfu) |
| Uses | Irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis |
| Therapy | PREBIOTIC AND PROBIOTIC |
Uses
VSL 3 capsule provides probiotic support for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC). These conditions are characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, altered gut microbial flora, and abdominal pain. ...
Ingredients and Benefits
- VSL 3 capsule is a medical probiotic food. It contains a combination of eight different types of beneficial bacteria to support the normal bacterial flora of the gut.
- VSL 3 is intended for the dietary management of certain intestinal diseases due to which nutritional requirements cannot be adequately managed through dietary modification or from a normal diet.
- VSL 3 helps in maintaining a better balance of intestinal flora by adding good bacteria and help control the harmful bacteria.
- It protects and strengthens the intestinal barrier, preventing harmful bacteria from sticking to and irritating the gastrointestinal tract.
- It also reduces the immune response and inflammation caused by harmful bacteria.
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have any other health-related disorders.
- You are taking any medicines or supplements.
- You have heart, liver or kidney failure.
- You have diarrhoea, and it persists for too long, consult your doctor.
- You have any planned surgery or operation.
- You should not consume it with hot liquid or beverages.
Directions for Use
- Take one VSL-3 capsule daily, or as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow the capsule whole with water after meals. Avoid taking it with hot or fizzy drinks. To maintain the effectiveness of live bacteria, store the product in the refrigerator.
Storage and disposal
- VSL 3 capsules should be stored in the refrigerator.
- Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
- Storing these capsules at room temperature can reduce the effectiveness of probiotics.
Quick Tips
- VSL 3 capsule is used for the dietary management of intestinal-related disorders. It also relieves symptoms of intestinal-related disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis....
- VSL 3 capsules can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Before starting the VSL 3 capsule, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- Concomitant use of this capsule with antibiotics should be avoided as the efficacy of this capsule may decrease.
- Do not consume this medicine with hot liquid or beverages.
- During the initial phase of the treatment, you may experience stomach discomfort, such as gases, which recedes during the course of the treatment.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does VSL 3 need to be stored in the refrigerator?
A: Yes, it should be stored in the refrigerator as it contains live strains of bacteria, which might lose their effectiveness if stored at room temperature.
Q: Is VSL 3 capsule a good probiotic?
A: Yes, it is an excellent probiotic preparation and contains 8 different probiotic bacteria to support a healthy gut.
Q: Is VSL 3 capsules an antibiotic?
A: No, it is not an antibiotic. VSL 3 is a probiotic medicine used to restore healthy gut bacteria and improve gut health.
Q: Does VSL 3 capsule cause an upset stomach?
A: Probiotics may cause abdominal discomfort like gases. In rare cases, it may lead to stomach upset during the initial period of the treatment. Please consult your doctor if the symptoms persist for a longer time.
Q: Can I stop taking VSL 3 capsules on my own?
A: No, you should not stop taking VSL 3 capsules on your own, even if you feel better. VSL 3 is often prescribed for a specific course of treatment to address underlying conditions like Ulcerative colitis or Irritable bowel syndrome. Stopping early might lead to a relapse or prolong the healing process.
Q: Can I take VSL 3 capsules with tea or coffee?
A: No, it should not be taken with hot drinks or hot food. Although bacteria live in the warm temperatures of the human body, the more intense heat of hot food or beverages can destroy the good bacteria.
Q: What is the best time to take the VSL 3?
A: It is recommended to take the capsule VSL 3 (probiotics) ideally on an empty stomach (2-3 hours after your last meal and 30 minutes prior to the next meal), so the probiotics bacteria can move through the stomach as fast as possible and show maximum results.
Q: How long can you take the VSL 3?
A: Take the VSL 3 capsule for as long as directed by your doctor. Because the good bacteria that VSL 3 provides take some time to grow and restore intestinal flora. It is usually recommended for a long duration, like for several days to a few weeks, depending upon the underlying condition.
References
- VSL#3® for Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Pouchitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for HCPs [Internet]. Vsl3.com. 2022 [cited 6 April 2022]
- Cheng F-S, Pan D, Chang B, Jiang M, Sang L-X. Probiotic mixture VSL#3: An overview of basic and clinical studies in chronic diseases. World J Clin Cases [Internet]. 2020 Apr 26 [cited 2025 Sep 24];8(10):1771–80.
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Product Details
Brand
VSL 3
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
29/04/2027
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