REFILAC CAPSULE

Introduction:

Refilac Capsule contains probiotics, prebiotics, and immunobiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits on the host by increasing the intestinal microbial population. They maintain a balance between beneficial flora and harmful bacteria. Prebiotics act as nourishment to probiotics and help good bacteria grow and flourish. Immunobiotics are microbes that are able to beneficially regulate the immune system of host. 

Refilac Capsule is used to treat diarrhea associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is also useful in reducing symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (a disorder of large intestine characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation), and ulcerative colitis (inflammation in the innermost lining of colon and rectum which causes rectal bleeding, abdominal cramps, pain, and bloody diarrhea).

Uses of Refilac Capsule:

• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy induced diarrhea
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Ulcerative colitis

How Refilac Capsule works:

Refilac Capsule suppresses harmful bacteria, regulates the absorption of micronutrients, and reduces excessive secretion of electrolytes and water.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Refilac Capsule out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store in a dry and cool place.

References:

1. Fortel Life Sciences, Accessed on 06/07/2021; http://fortel.in/refilac.html
2. Tina Didari et al; Effectiveness of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome: Updated systematic review with meta-analysis; World Journal of Gastroenterology; Published on March 2015; Accessed on 03/07/2021; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc4356930/
3. AA Amara, A Shibl; Role of Probiotics in health improvement, infection control and disease treatment and management; Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal; Published on 18 July 2013; Accessed on 03/07/2021; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25972729

How to use Refilac Capsule:

Take Refilac Capsule in dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the capsules. 

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Refilac Capsule. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Refilac Capsule. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have any allergic conditions or diseases.
• Do not take this medicine more than your physician prescribed as it can cause some side effects.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.