INTRODUCTION

PROGG SACHET contains Lactobacillus Rhamnosus which belongs to the group of medicines called Probiotics. It is used in children and adults for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, acute infectious diarrhoea and traveller’s diarrhoea.

PROGG SACHET is not recommended for use in patients with severe immunocompromised states, bowel perforation (hole in intestine) or patients at risk of bowel perforation. Consult your doctor before taking it.

PROGG SACHET should be used with caution in patients suffering from short gut syndrome (condition in which the body is unable to absorb nutrients from the food), diarrhoea lasting for more than 2 days accompanied with fever, compromised immune system due to chemotherapy or HIV infection, recurring vaginal infections and urinary tract infections and diabetes.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to have a baby or breast-feeding before taking PROGG SACHET. This medicine can be used in children. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before giving it to your child.

The most common side effects of taking PROGG SACHET are flatulence (gas) and mild abdominal discomfort. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens.  

USES OF PROGG SACHET

Treats:

• acute infectious diarrhea
• antibiotic associated diarrhoea
• traveler’s diarrhoea

HOW PROGG SACHET WORKS

PROGG SACHET is a probiotic which works by enhancing intestinal microflora and promoting colonisation of good microbes in the intestine. It may also strengthen non-immunological gut barrier and inhibit growth of harmful microbes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take PROGG SACHET as advised by your physician. The content of this sachet can be consumed directly or can be mixed with 5 ml of lukewarm water and consumed. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of treatment for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PROGG SACHET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Bloating

Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slowly and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby before taking PROGG SACHET.

BREASTFEEDING

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby before taking PROGG SACHET.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Safe

PROGG SACHET does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

KIDNEY

Consult your doctor

There is no proper information regarding the use of PROGG SACHET in patients with renal failure. Consult your doctor before taking it. 

LIVER

Consult your doctor

There is no proper information regarding the use of PROGG SACHET in patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take PROGG SACHET if you are allergic to Lactobacillus Rhamnosus or any other ingredients of this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking PROGG SACHET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• azathioprine, basiliximab, cyclosporine, muromonab-CD3, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, sirolimus (medicine used for immune suppression in organ transplant patients)
• daclizumab (used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis)
• corticosteroids such as prednisone, (used to treat inflammatory conditions)

Overdosage:

In case you or anybody else accidently take too much of PROGG SACHET, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are passing out or difficulty breathing.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep PROGG SACHET out of reach of children
• Store the medicine at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT PROGG SACHET

Q: What is used PROGG SACHET for?

A: PROGG SACHET contains Lactobacillus Rhamnosus which belongs to the group of medicines called Probiotics. It is used in children and adults for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, acute infectious diarrhoea and traveller’s diarrhoea.      

Q: What are side effects of PROGG SACHET?

A: The most common side effects of taking PROGG SACHET are flatulence (gas) and mild abdominal discomfort. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect worsens.  

Q: Who should take precautions before taking PROGG SACHET?

A: PROGG SACHET should be used with caution in patients suffering from short gut syndrome (condition in which the body is unable to absorb nutrients from the food), diarrhoea lasting for more than 2 days accompanied with fever, compromised immune system due to chemotherapy or HIV infection, recurring vaginal infections and urinary tract infections, diabetes and phenylketonuria. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: How does PROGG SACHET work?

A: PROGG SACHET is a probiotic which works by enhancing intestinal microflora and promoting colonisation of good microbes in the intestine. It may also strengthen non-immunological gut barrier and inhibit growth of harmful microbes.

Q: How should I take PROGG SACHET?

A: Take PROGG SACHET as advised by your physician. The content of this sachet can be consumed directly or can be mixed with 5 ml of lukewarm water and consumed. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of treatment for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

REFERENCES

1. Probiotics. NLM. National Institute of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. [Accessed on 1st November 2022] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Probiotics-HealthProfessional/

2. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Lactobacillus Rhamnosus. Torrent pharma [Revised in November 2020] [Accessed on 1st November 2022] https://www.torrentian.com/pisheet/Upload/PI_Sheet/2824.pdf

3. Centuar Pharmaceuticals. Enterolife GG (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus). [Accessed on 1st November 2022] https://www.centaurpharma.com/downloads/entchestphysician/dairrhoea/Enterolife%20GG.pdf

4. Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. ProGG RF (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus). [Accessed on 1st November 2022] https://www.aristopharma.co.in/products/