apollo
0
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

About Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm is indicated in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools.

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.

You are advised to take Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm may cause common side effects such as headache and rash. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. If your condition does not improve even after taking Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

Uses of Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm

Diarrhoea

Directions for Use

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm can be consumed orally, directly or mixed with water or beverages. Avoid mixing in very hot or cold liquids.

Medicinal Benefits

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm belongs to the group of antidiarrheal medicines used to treat diarrhoea. Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm is used in conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, infectious diarrhoea, nosocomial diarrhoea, and lactose intolerance. Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm contains Racecadotril, Lactic acid bacillus, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling diarrhoea. Lactic acid bacillus and saccharomyces boulardii are probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections. Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm improves the intestinal environment, faecal characteristics, better regulation of motions and defecation frequency. It inhibits pathogens by producing antibacterial bacteriocins, enhancing phagocytosis, preventing pathogen attachment to the gastrointestinal epithelium, and strengthening the epithelium.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, blood, or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to yeast.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Include bland foods such as banana, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravating the digestive system.
  • Avoid consuming milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. 
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIARRHEALS

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

FAQs

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping in controlling the diarrhoea.

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm contains Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii. These probiotics help restore the balance of good bacteria that may have gotten upset due to antibiotic use or infections.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for 7 days. Do not take Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm.

Although Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm helps in decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, it does not help in rehydration. Consume oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which could occur due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.

Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm contains Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic) and Saccharomyces boulardii (fungus). Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking anti-fungal medications or antibiotics as they might affect the working of Lactic acid bacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CAPTOPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • PERINDOPRIL

Special Advise

If your condition does not improve even after taking Prointra SB Powder Sachet 1.3 gm for 7 days, consult your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diarrhoea: It is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools. Diarrhoea could be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea generally lasts for a few days. It could occur due to bacterial, viral infection or food poisoning. Chronic diarrhoea lasts for at least four weeks. It could occur due to intestinal disease/disorder such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, and a large volume of stools or watery stools.

Have a query?

whatsapp Floating Button