Bacifast Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine is a probiotic works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after the use of antibiotics or due to intestinal infections.

Bacifast Oral Suspension 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are bloating and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Bacifast Oral Suspension

Diarrhea

Benefits of Bacifast Oral Suspension

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract and it causes loss of the useful bacteria that are present naturally in our body. Bacifast Oral Suspension helps restore the useful bacteria, improves digestion and enhances overall health. It relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should take this medicine as prescribed to get the most out of it. Drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Bacifast Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bacifast

Bloating
Flatulence

How to use Bacifast Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Bacifast Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bacifast Oral Suspension works

Bacifast Oral Suspension 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bacifast Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Bacifast Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bacifast Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Bacifast Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bacifast Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bacifast Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Bacifast Oral Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Bacifast Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Bacifast Oral Suspension

₹42.0/Oral Suspension

Darolac Aqua Respules 5ml

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₹218.4/oral suspension

420% costlier

Darolac Aqua Respules 5ml

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹199.5/oral suspension

375% costlier

Ecogro Oral Suspension

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

₹42.12/oral suspension

same price

Vizylac Junior Oral Suspension

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹46.2/oral suspension

10% costlier

Gitzer Oral Suspension

Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

₹36/oral suspension

14% cheaper

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Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Probiotics

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Probiotics

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

My stomach problems for nearly two months in the daytime, affecting five to six times to go to the toilet.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get colonoscopy done for diagnosis of chronic diarrhea

Dear My son PATIENT suffering from diarrhea everytime after 1 month he got diarrhea, what is the substitute for his diarrhea how ut can cure please help me

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Pediatrician Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

FAQs

What is Bacifast Oral Suspension?

Bacifast Oral Suspension is a probiotic that is used to effectively manage diarrhea and imbalance of intestinal bacterial flora changed during diarrhea or after the use of antibiotics.

When should Bacifast Oral Suspension not be used?

A person who has hypersensitivity towards the components of the medicine or other closely related substances should not use Bacifast Oral Suspension. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure.

Can I take Bacifast Oral Suspension for longer durations?

Do not take this medicine for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Also, avoid exceeding the indicated dose of Bacifast Oral Suspension without the doctor’s advice. Talk to your doctor if the condition recurs or if there is no improvement in the symptoms.

Is it safe to take Bacifast Oral Suspension with antibiotics?

Bacifast Oral Suspension can be taken with antibiotics if prescribed by the doctor. However, you are advised to give a minimum gap of 2 hrs between the two medications.

What is the recommended storage condition for Bacifast Oral Suspension?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

What other tips to follow to get relief from diarrhea along with taking Bacifast Oral Suspension?

Along with taking Bacifast Oral Suspension, you can take food items with soluble fiber that can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), orange, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid dehydration. You can also have soups and juice frequently to hydrate yourself.

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