Vsl 3 Strip Of 10 Capsules
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Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU Description
VSL 3 capsule is a probiotic preparation containing a mixture of gut-friendly bacteria. It helps to maintain a healthy digestive system and protect it from harmful bacteria. It can relieve symptoms of intestine-related disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis, which is a condition of the inflamed and damaged intestine. During the initial phase of treatment, you may experience stomach discomfort like gas, but this typically decreases over time. Avoid taking antibiotics while using this capsule, as it may decrease its effectiveness. Follow your doctor's advice when taking this capsule and store it in the refrigerator.
Product Summary
Uses of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
- VSL 3 capsule is intended for the dietary management of intestine related disorders.
- Provides probiotic support in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis (UC), and ileal pouch.
- These disorders are accompanied by diarrhoea, cramps, altered microbial flora of gut and abdominal pain.
Ingredients and Benefits of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
- VSL 3 capsule is a medical probiotic food. It contains a combination of 8 different types of good bacteria to support normal bacterial flora of the gut.
- VSL 3 is intended for the dietary management in certain intestinal disease 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 of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
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 of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
- VSL 3 can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
- VSL 3 must be used under medical supervision.
- You should avoid consuming it with too hot or too cold food items or liquid.
Storage and disposal of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
- 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 of Vsl 3 112.5 BILLION CFU
- VSL 3 capsule is used for the dietary management of intestine-related disorders. It also relieves symptoms of intestine-related disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis.
- VSL 3 capsules can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
- Before starting 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.
- You may experience stomach discomfort like gases during the initial phase of the treatment, which recedes during the course of the treatment.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I swallow VSL 3 capsules?
A: Yes, you can swallow it as a whole with a liquid or water. Avoid taking it with hot water, hot drinks and aerated drinks.
Q: Can VSL 3 capsules can be taken in the evening?
A: Yes, it can be taken in the evening. Make sure you take it at the same time every day or as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Can VSL 3 capsules cure IBS?
A: No, VSL 3 does not cure IBS. This medicine helps in restoring the normal microbial flora of the intestine, which is altered due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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: What is IBS and Ulcerative colitis?
- IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a digestive tract disorder characterised by pain and cramps in the abdomen and bowel movement changes.
- Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition in which the intestine's lining gets inflamed and causes rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and pain.
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: What are the essential points I need to remember when I am taking VSL 3 capsules?
A: VSL 3 capsules are a mix of good, digestive system friendly bacteria that help to protect the digestive system from infectious bacteria and also cure the infection, if any. You may experience stomach related discomfort like gases and, in rare occasions, diarrhoea during the initial phase of treatment which eases with time. If you are on antibiotic treatment, it is advised that you do not take VSL 3 capsules along with the antibiotic, as the antibiotic decreases the efficacy of the probiotic. Store the capsule in the refrigerator, as hot temperatures will make the bacteria ineffective. Avoid taking this capsule with hot water, hot or aerated drinks.
Q: Can I stop taking VSL 3 capsules if I feel an improvement in symptoms?
A: No, you should not stop the treatment with VSL 3 capsules without consulting a doctor. You should complete the full course of treatment until your infection is completely cured.
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.
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