Prolac Tablet

Short Description

Prolac Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Prolac Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take this medicine along with oral rehydration solution (ORS) as it will help to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Consult a doctor while taking any other medicine especially steroids or antibiotics along with this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prolac Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Bloating Flatulence

Breastfeeding Warning

Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.

Prolac Tablet is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Avoid taking Prolac Tablet along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Take Prolac Tablet at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Prolac Tablet along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. Take Prolac Tablet at a fixed time.