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Providac Capsule
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Bifidobacterium,lactobacillus Acidophilus
Manufacturer : ZYDUS CADILA
Origin of Medicine : India
14 Capsule(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Providac Capsule
Providac capsule contains an active component called bifidobacterium + lactobacillus acidophilus. This medicine belongs to a group of probiotics (1 billion CFU of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium). It is used to improve digestion, gastrointestinal health, and immune function. It helps to reduce the diarrhea caused by antibiotics and improves lactose utilization.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to providac capsule or any of the ingredients present in them or have any medical disorder. Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and take a proper diet while under medication. Before taking this, always give a detailed account of your medical history and the medications. It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical or make some dose adjustments. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Uses of Providac Capsule
- Improved digestibility
- Immune modulation
- Improved lactose utilization
- Reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Therapeutic Effects of Providac Capsule
Providac capsule metabolizes nitrogenous waste products, prevents the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and improves the quality of life.
Interaction of Providac Capsule with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with providac capsule and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Providac Capsule
- Protect providac capsule from light and moisture
- Store at 25°C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Providac Capsule
Take providac capsule as your physician advises. Swallow the tablets whole and intact with water. This capsule should be taken with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Providac Capsule
Pregnancy
Before consuming the providac capsule, inform the physician if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether providac capsule is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether providac capsule is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
It is unknown whether providac capsule can be used in patients with lung diseases. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Alcohol
Providac capsule is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
Providac capsule may cause drowsiness in the patient while under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before handling vehicles and machinery.
Side Effects of Providac Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Gastrointestinal problem
- Infections
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Word of Advice
Take to your doctor if you have an infection before or after using the providac capsule. Drink enough water or take electrolytes to compensate for the loss of vomiting. Don't eat oily foods while under medication.
FAQs
Q 1. What is the use of providac capsule?
Providac capsule is used to improve digestion, gastrointestinal health, and immune function. It helps to reduce the diarrhea caused by antibiotics and improves lactose utilization.
Q 2. Are there any foods I need to avoid while taking providac capsule?
Don't eat oily foods while under providac capsule. It may cause nausea or vomiting.
Q 3. Can I get an infection while taking providac capsule?
Yes, you may get an infection as a side effect of the providac capsule.
Q 4. How to take a providac capsule?
Take the providac capsule in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Consult your doctor for further details.
Fact Box of Providac Capsule
Molecule name: Bifidobacterium + lactobacillus acidophilus | Therapeutic class: Probiotics |
Pharmacological class: Probiotics | Indications: 1. Improved digestibility 2. Immune modulation 3. Improved lactose utilization 4. Reduce the antibiotic-associated diarrhoea |
References
- Shira Doron et al., Risk and Safety of Probiotics, Published on 28 April 2015; Accessed on 16/11/2023, https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/60/suppl_2/S129/379230
- Ana M.P. Gomes and F. Xavier Malcata., Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus acidophilus: biological, biochemical, technological and therapeutical properties relevant for use as probiotics, Published on April 1999; Accessed on 16/11/2023, https://sci-hub.se/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224499000333
- Mikkel Jungersen et al; The Science behind the Probiotic Strain Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12®; Microorganisms; Published on 28/03/2014; Accessed on 16/11/2023; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27682233
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