Proteria KIDS 4 billion/sachet (Oral Powder)

Indications

• Diarrhea
• Digestive discomfort
• Lactose intolerance
• Vaginal infection
• Antibiotic associated diarrhea

Composition

• Lactobacillus acidophilus (2 billion)
• Lactobacillus bulgaricus (1 billion)
• Bifidobacterium bifidum (1 billion)
• Fructo-oligosaccharides (100 mg)

Description

• Live microorganisms
• Beneficial effects on the host
• Improvement of intestinal microflora
• Lactobacillus acidophilus in various foods
• Natural occurrence in intestines, mouths, and vaginas
• Protective effects against unhealthy organisms
• Lactobacillus bulgaricus in yogurt production
• Breakdown of lactose and preservation of milk
• Acetaldehyde production during fermentation
• Bifidobacteria as normal inhabitants of human and animal colon
• Colonization in breast-fed infants
• Non-spore forming and catalase-negative characteristics
• Probiotic activity in gastrointestinal inflammation studies
• Effects on epithelial cell function
• Gastrointestinal pH reduction
• Direct antagonistic action on gastrointestinal pathogens
• Competition with pathogens for binding and receptor sites
• Induction of regulatory T cells
• Enhancement of immune phagocytic activity
• Stimulation of IgA responses in infants
• Antioxidant ability through various mechanisms

Pharmacology

• Counteraction of gastrointestinal inflammation
• Stimulation of lactic-acid-producing bacteria
• Antibacterial effects
• Competitive interaction with pathogens
• Induction of regulatory T cells
• Enhancement of nonspecific immune phagocytic activity
• Stimulation of IgA responses
• Antioxidant ability through chelation, scavenging, and reducing activity

Dosage & Administration

• 1-2 capsules 3 times daily
• As directed by the physician

Interaction

• None well-documented

Contraindications

• Not advised in patients at risk of opportunistic infections
• Not advised in those with badly damaged GI tracts

Side Effects

• No known toxicity or side-effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Unlikely to reach systemic circulation of the fetus
• Unlikely to be transferred into breast milk

Therapeutic Class

• Probiotic

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C
• Dry place and away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children

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