VSL#3

VSL#3

Manufacturer:

Nutrilinea

Distributor:

Lee's Pharm
/
Four Star

Marketer:

Actial Farmaceutica
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Strep thermophilus BT01, Bifidobacterium breve BB02, Bifidobacterium longum BL03, Bifidobacterium infantis BI04, Lactobacillus acidophilus BA05, Lactobacillus plantarum BP06, Lactobacillus paracasei BP07, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus BD08
Indications/Uses
Medical food in the U.S. for the dietary management of childn & adults w/ ulcerative colitis &/or irritable bowel syndrome, as well as pouchitis (adults only) & hepatic encephalopathy (adults only).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Recommended daily intake: 1-2 cap/sachet daily. Can be started w/ 1 cap/sachet daily for approx 2 wk, adjust as needed.
Special Precautions
In case of bloating, daily intake may be reduced. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Should not be used as substitute for a balanced & varied diet & a healthy lifestyle.
Drug Interactions
Viability of the bacteria in VSL#3 may be reduced w/ concomitant antibiotics.
MIMS Class
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
ATC Classification
A07FA51 - lactic acid producing organisms, combinations ; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
Presentation/Packing
Form
VSL#3 cap
Packing/Price
(112.5 billion bacteria/cap) 10's
Form
VSL#3 powd
Packing/Price
(450 billion bacteria) 10 × 1's
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