Requires Prescription: No
Generics: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Used For: Probiotics
How It Works:
Protege Powder restores the balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines that may be disrupted by antibiotics. It helps maintain healthy digestion and nutrient absorption while enhancing the body’s ability to resist microbial infections.
Protege Powder Usage and Safety:
Dosage: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Side Effects:
Common: Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, urticaria, and angioedema.
Rare: Bacteremia, septicemia, or sepsis, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those hospitalized for serious conditions.
Drug Interactions:
Consult your physician or pharmacist regarding potential drug interactions.
Indication:
Treatment and prevention of acute or chronic infectious diarrhea of non-specific origin, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea and traveler’s diarrhea.
Co-prescribed with antibiotics to minimize disruption of intestinal flora.
Additional uses include managing inflammatory bowel diseases (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), irritable bowel syndrome, and post-operative states. Can be combined with ORS, antibiotics, antifungals, anti-protozoals, antivirals, other anti-diarrheal products, and chemotherapeutic agents.
When Not to Use:
If allergic to any of the ingredients.
Protege Powder Precautions
Precaution:
Administer during antibiotic therapy in the interval between doses.
Protege Powder Warnings
Warning 1:
Risk of bacteremia, septicemia, or sepsis in immunocompromised patients or those with severe illness. Use only if benefits outweigh risks.
Warning 2:
Contraindicated in severe acute pancreatitis.
Warning 3:
Excessive doses do not increase efficacy but may lead to unnecessary side effects. Follow recommended dosing guidelines.
Additional Information
Pregnancy Category:
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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