Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria(112.5Billion CFU)
VSL 3 Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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.
In terms of the immune barrier, VSL#3 can inhibit the proinflammatory nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway, such as inducing heat shock protein (HSP) and reducing monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1). The action mechanism is via the early inhibition of proteasome by producing soluble factors
VSL 3 Capsule has good bacteria which have gastrointestinal (GI) protective properties and maintain a healthy digestive tract (stomach and intestines). It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation) and ulcerative colitis.
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 VSL
Bloating
Flatulence
VSL 3 Capsule 10's is generally safe and does not cause any However, sometimes, it may cause gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Most of these do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time.
Information regarding the use of VSL 3 Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with VSL 3 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of VSL 3 Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
In conclusion, the probiotic mixture VSL#3 is effective as a maintenance treatment in patients with recurrent or refractory pouchitis.
Some medications that may interact with certain probiotics include: antibiotics, antifungals (such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, griseofulvin, nystatin).
VSL 3 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of VSL 3 Capsule, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take VSL 3 Capsule at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking VSL 3 Capsule along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.
Avoid taking VSL 3 Capsule 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 this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. VSL 3 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is VSL 3 Capsule a probiotic?
Yes, VSL 3 Capsule is a probiotic, the opposite of an antibiotic. Probiotics are ‘good bacteria’ which help to maintain digestive health and boost the immune system. Generally, Probiotics are used in cases where the normal bacteria are killed due to some disease or medicine. For example, taking antibiotics can kill the disease-causing bacteria as well as normal bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. Hence, to counter such imbalance of good bacteria taking probiotics while you are on antibiotics can help.
Q. Can VSL 3 Capsule cause diarrhea?
Generally, VSL 3 Capsule are considered safe when taken by mouth appropriately. However, in some people, it can cause stomach upset which may result in diarrhoea, bloating and flatulence (accumulation of gas).
Q. How long should VSL 3 Capsule be taken?
Usually, full benefits with VSL 3 Capsule can be observed in one month. This is because a minimum of four weeks are required to allow the colonisation of the gut by good bacteria to become stable. However, you need to keep a record if there is an improvement in your symptoms or not. The dose of the medicine should be taken as recommended by your doctor or the manufacturer.
Q. Is it safe to use VSL 3 Capsule during pregnancy?
A specific strain of VSL 3 Capsule, Bifidobacterium bifidum, is probably safe when taken by mouth for 6 weeks during pregnancy. However, there is not enough reliable information of taking other strains of VSL 3 Capsule during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid other strains of VSL 3 Capsule during pregnancy.
