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Lactofil Capsule 300 mg (Lactobacillus acidophilus)

Lactofil Capsule 300 mg (Lactobacillus acidophilus)

OTC medicationHard capsule
Ingredient · strength
Lactobacillus Acidophilus›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(주)아이월드제약
Appearance
A hard capsule filled with white to pale yellow powder, opaque white at the top and grayish at the bottom
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201801769 · Notified 2018.04.26

Summary

Main use
Improvement of balance and constipation (loose stools, abdominal bloating, etc.)
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
For adults and children aged 12 and above, take 300 mg (1 × 10^8 live bacteria) once a day, 1 to 3 times.
Children's dosage
For children aged 8 to under 12 years, take 300 mg (1 × 10^8 live bacteria) once a day, 1 to 2 times.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)아이월드제약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of balance and constipation (loose stools, abdominal bloating, etc.)

  • Balance
  • constipation
  • loose stools
  • abdominal bloating
  • abnormal fermentation in the intestines
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This medication helps maintain intestinal health through balance and is effective in controlling symptoms of constipation and loose stools. It also alleviates abdominal bloating and abnormal fermentation in the intestines, reducing discomfort. It is used for the improvement of these symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

For adults and children aged 12 and above, take 300 mg (1 × 10^8 live bacteria) once a day, 1 to 3 times.

Children's dosage

For children aged 8 to under 12 years, take 300 mg (1 × 10^8 live bacteria) once a day, 1 to 2 times.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with severely compromised immune systems. For example, patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, leukemia, malignant tumors, patients after organ transplantation, those who have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy, and those who have undergone long-term high-dose steroid therapy should avoid this drug. Additionally, children under 1 year with high fever or diarrhea with blood should not take this medication. This drug contains lactose, so it should not be given to patients with genetically confirmed galactose intolerance, congenital lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients undergoing treatment should consult a physician, dentist, or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medication for about a month, treatment should be stopped immediately, and a consultation with a specialist is advised. It is advisable to bring information about this medication during the consultation. This medication should be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and it must be used under the guidance and supervision of a guardian when taken by children. When storing, it should be placed in a secure location out of children's reach, and it should not be transferred to another container from its original one. This is to prevent misuse and to maintain quality. Moreover, this medication should be stored away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • High fever
  • diarrhea with blood
  • lack of symptom improvement

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept in a cool, dry place, ideally at a temperature below 15 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with white to pale yellow powder, opaque white at the top and grayish at the bottom

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle

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