Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension

Short Description

Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. This medicine is a probiotic that works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after the use of antibiotics or due to intestinal infections.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take this medicine along with oral rehydration solution (ORS) as it will help to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement. 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

bloating flatulence

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Avoid taking Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick. Take Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Gutvac (5 ml Each) Oral Suspension along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant. Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.