Lac Tablet
Product introduction
Lac Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine is a probiotic and it works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Lac 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.
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 Lac Tablet
Benefits of Lac Tablet
In Treatment of 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. Lac Tablet 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 Lac Tablet
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 Lac
- Flatulence
- Bloating
How to use Lac Tablet
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. Lac Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lac Tablet works
Lac 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lac Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lac Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lac Tablet 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
Lac Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lac Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lac Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lac Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lac Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Avoid taking Lac 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 Lac Tablet at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Lac Tablet along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Probiotics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Probiotics
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Lac Tablet for?
Diarrhea
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Lac Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Bloating
33%
Constipation
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Lac Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Lac Tablet on price
Expensive
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Name: Raphael Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 558 GALI NO 1JANAKPURI LUDHIANA PUNJAB PB 000000 IN
Country of origin: India
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