LACTI SB CAPSULE belongs to the group of medicines called probiotics used to treat and prevent diarrhoea, including rotaviral diarrhoea in children. LACTI SB CAPSULE contains ‘Saccharomyces boulardii’, a friendly micro-organism that helps fight disease-causing organisms in the gut, such as yeast and bacteria. Thereby, LACTI SB CAPSULE helps in treating diarrhoea. LACTI SB CAPSULE may also be used for acne, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, Helicobacter pylori infection, traveller’s diarrhoea, diarrhoea in people with HIV/AIDS, and necrotising enterocolitis (a serious intestinal disease in premature infants).

FAQs

How does LACTI SB CAPSULE help?

LACTI SB CAPSULE helps in fighting disease-causing organisms in the gut, such as bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating diarrhoea.

Can I stop taking LACTI SB CAPSULE if I feel well?

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking LACTI SB CAPSULE for as long as advised. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking LACTI SB CAPSULE.

Is it safe to take anti-fungal medicines with LACTI SB CAPSULE?

LACTI SB CAPSULE is yeast (fungus). Therefore, taking LACTI SB CAPSULE with anti-fungal medicines might decrease the effectiveness of LACTI SB CAPSULE. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Can I take LACTI SB CAPSULE for longer durations?

Do not take LACTI SB CAPSULE for longer durations unless advised by the doctor. Also, avoid exceeding the indicated dose of LACTI SB CAPSULE without the doctor’s advice. Talk to your doctor if the condition recurs or there is no symptomatic improvement.

Is it safe to take LACTI SB CAPSULE with antibiotics?

LACTI SB CAPSULE can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, you are advised to maintain a gap of 2 hours between LACTI SB CAPSULE and antibiotics.