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I was prescribed vsl 3 tablet ( 2 times a day for 10 days) for IBS related gas and cramps. Is it before food or after food. I couldn't contact my doctor as he's out of station
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Probiotics should be better taken before food. Let there be a gap of half an hour between probiotics and your food.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Please connect
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No problem. share the prescription.
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Ok share pictures. I will consult you. Don't worry
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
VSL 3 Capsule has good bacteria which have gastrointestinal (GI) protective properties and maintain a healthy digestive tract (stomach and intestines).
It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation) and ulcerative colitis.
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VSL 3 Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
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.
Consult a doctor while taking any other medicine especially steroids or antibiotics along with this medicine.
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please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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11 yrs exp
Chennai
Plz share the pic
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