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Is It Safe To Take Sporlac-DS During Lactation?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Question: Is Sporlac DZ ok to take during lactation. Please advise which is the safest medicine to take for diarrhea during breastfeeding
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sporolac is safe during lactation

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Sporolac DS is a probiotic and contains spores of lactobacillus bacilli a normal inhabitant of gut. In diarrhea usually there is loss of gut bacteria and use of probiotics helps in restoration of normal gut flora. There is no side effects of sporolac during lactation.

Most of the diarrhea are usually caused by viral infection. There is no need of antibiotic in this condition. But if stool is mixed with blood or mucus, bacterial infection is more likely. Cephalosporine group like cefixime is considered to be comparatively safe antibiotic during breastfeeding and can be used if bacterial infection is suspected. Please get it prescribed by a physician as it is a prescription medicine.

The main aim of management in diarrhea is to prevent dehydration by intake of plenty of fluids.
I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (13 hours later)
Dear Doctor,

Thanks for your response. Noted that Sporolac DS is safe to take during breastfeeding. Please advise the recommended dosage taking into account that I am breastfeeding.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
1 tablet three times a day

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up

You can take 1 tablet or XXXXXXX 3 times daily.Even 2 tablets or sachets can be taken as per recommendation but one will be sufficient for you.

Avoid fruit juices,carbonated drinks.Take light easily digestible diet.Maintainance of proper hygiene is very important.

Wish you speedy recovery
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

Pediatrician, Cardiology

Practicing since :2006

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Is It Safe To Take Sporlac-DS During Lactation?

Brief Answer: Sporolac is safe during lactation Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Sporolac DS is a probiotic and contains spores of lactobacillus bacilli a normal inhabitant of gut. In diarrhea usually there is loss of gut bacteria and use of probiotics helps in restoration of normal gut flora. There is no side effects of sporolac during lactation. Most of the diarrhea are usually caused by viral infection. There is no need of antibiotic in this condition. But if stool is mixed with blood or mucus, bacterial infection is more likely. Cephalosporine group like cefixime is considered to be comparatively safe antibiotic during breastfeeding and can be used if bacterial infection is suspected. Please get it prescribed by a physician as it is a prescription medicine. The main aim of management in diarrhea is to prevent dehydration by intake of plenty of fluids. I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query. Regards