What is Lacteol 340mg?

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Lacteol 340 medicine contains the main ingredient is inactivated lactobacillus LB, this is a beneficial bacteria that lives mainly in the digestive system, excretory system and genitals of humans but does not cause disease. The drug works on the digestive system by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora, helping to treat diarrhea from adults to children.

1. What is Lacteol 340mg?

The main active ingredients of the drug Lacteol are the metabolites prepared from the dead strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus after being cultured in lactoserum medium. Lacteol 340 is prepared as a powder for oral suspension, a box of 10 sachets, each containing 800 mg of powder. The effect of the drug Lacteol is to prevent and treat diarrhea in infants, children and adults.
Each Lacteol pack contains the following ingredients:
Inactivated Lactobacillus LB 10 billion; 160mg fermentation medium. 2. Pharmacodynamics of the drug Lacteol The main active ingredient of the drug Lacteol is a metabolite produced by the inactivated strain of Lactobacillus LB after being cultured in a medium containing lactose. Lactobacillus acidophilus belongs to the group of gram-positive bacteria, is a homogeneous species, hydrophilic bacteria, fermenting in sugar media to lactic acid and growing readily at rather low pH values ​​(below pH 5.0), with temperature Optimum growth is about 37 degrees. Lactobacillus acidophilus occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal tract and mouth of humans as well as animals.
When Lacteol is taken into the gastrointestinal tract, Lactobacillus acidophilus attaches to the intestinal wall, grows and fights pathogenic bacteria through the following mechanism:
Direct bacteriostatic effect of chemical substances produced by the strain Inactivated Lactobacillus LB (including lactic acid, other antibiotics); Stimulation of mucosal nonspecific immunity through increased IgA synthesis; Stimulates the proliferation of acid-producing bacteria, mainly due to the presence of many B vitamins; In culture, there is adhesion of heat-inactivated Lactobacillus LB to cells with mucolytic and absorptive properties in the human intestine; In the cell culture broth, the presence of inactivated Lactobacillus LB bacteria and its fermentation medium prevented the adhesion and invasion of intestinal cells by microorganisms causing digestion. flow . Administration of inactivated Lactobacillus LB (in mice) prevents systemic dissemination of Campylobacter jejuni from the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Effects of Lacteol

Cases indicated for treatment with Lacteol 340mg:
Lacteol 340mg is used in the treatment of diarrhea of ​​non-organic origin in adults, children and infants. For the case of using Lacteol 340mg for children who are still breastfeeding (under 2 years old), parents should pay attention to extra rehydration for their children; For the use of Lacteol 340mg for children over 2 years old, the treatment does not eliminate rehydration in case of necessity; The level of rehydration and the way to put water into the body (oral or intravenous) must be appropriate to the intensity of diarrhea as well as the location of each person. Prophylaxis and treatment of digestive disorders caused by antibiotic use, abnormal intestinal fermentation such as abdominal distension, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, acute or chronic enteritis in children and adults. Provides nutrients for the functioning of the digestive system.

4. Undesirable effects of the drug Lacteol

The clinical adverse effects of the drug:
Common adverse effects: Flatulence, abdominal distension and belching; mild to severe gastrointestinal infections in people with immune system problems ; Uncommon side effects: Skin rash, pruritus, urticaria when using the drug. However, these cases have not been fully evaluated and may not be related to Lacteol 340mg use. When there are any abnormalities in the body during the use of Lacteol 340mg, the patient should immediately go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment.
5. Usage and dosage of the drug Lacteol 5.1. How to use Lacteol How to make Lacteol 340mg for babies:
Mix in 1/2 cup of water or into a baby bottle. Shake Lacteol well until dissolved and drink before or after eating; You should take Lacteol as directed by your doctor and check the information on the label for exact instructions. If you have any questions about taking the medicine, ask your doctor. 5.2. Dosage of the drug Lacteol Usual therapeutic dose:
Adults: 1 pack of medicine and taken 3 times a day; Children: 1-2 packs/day. Diarrhea:
4-8 sachets/day, besides you need to pay attention to rehydration regimen and specialized therapy. Constipation:
6 packs/day; Digestive disorders caused by antibiotic treatment:
Prophylactic dose: 2 packs/day; Therapeutic dose: 4-8 packs/day until the symptoms of the disease are gone. Dosage is 1-2 sachets/day depending on the severity of each person's diarrhea. Note: The above therapeutic dose is for reference only. The specific dose will depend on the condition and stage of the disease of each person. For the right therapeutic dose, you need to consult a specialist or medical professional.

6. Lacteol drug interactions

Interactions that need attention when combining with Lacteol 340mg:
An antacid should be taken about 30-60 minutes before using Lacteol; Antibiotics should not be used at the same time as Lacteol, the time interval between 2 doses should be at least 2 hours apart; Lacteol may decrease the effect of Azulfidine but increase the effect of Warfarin. You should use caution when using these drugs; Lacteol should not be used concurrently with immunosuppressive drugs or Antineoplastics, because bacterial infection may occur. 7. Note when using Lacteol Contraindications when using Lacteol:
Hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to one of the drug's ingredients; Due to the presence of sucrose and lactose, Lacteol should not be used in cases of fructose intolerance, congenital galactosemia, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome, sucrase - isomaltase or lactase deficiency. Groups of people to pay attention to when using:
For women who are pregnant and nursing mothers: Before taking Lacteol, consult your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks. . People who drive or do jobs related to operating machinery; Other special notes:
You should be careful when taking Lacteol if you have one of the following problems: High fever, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome; Use caution if you have immune problems or are lactose intolerant; Read the leaflet carefully before taking the medicine; After 2 days of use, if the diarrhea has no signs of improvement, it is necessary to consult the treating doctor for appropriate adjustment; Diarrhea causes dehydration and electrolyte loss, so it is necessary to pay attention to supplement these substances appropriately.

8. How to store Lacteol

You should store Lacteol at room temperature not exceeding 25 degrees, avoid moisture and direct sunlight; Do not store medicine in the bathroom or the freezer compartment of the refrigerator; Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets; You should not throw your medicine down a toilet or plumbing unless specifically told to do so. Instead, you should dispose of the medicine properly when it is past its expiration date or cannot be used. You can consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medication. Lacteol 340mg is used to prevent and treat diarrhea in infants, children and adults. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.

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