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Tufpro Suspension

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsBacillus Clausii
₹46
5ML SYRUP

Description

Tufpro Suspension is a probiotic used to treat diarrhea caused due to infections, medicines, consumption of poisonous substances, etc.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Tufpro Suspension

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tufpro Suspension

Skin rash

Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

Uses of Tufpro Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

Acute diarrhea

This medicine is used for the treatment of acute diarrhea (less than 14 days old) caused due to infections, medicines, poisonous substances, etc.

Chronic diarrhea

This medicine is used for the treatment of chronic or persistent diarrhea which is more than 14 days old.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is considered safe for use by a pregnant woman. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is considered safe for use by a breastfeeding woman. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Bacillus clausii or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is considered safe for use by a pregnant woman. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is considered safe for use by a breastfeeding woman. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Antibiotic therapy

If your doctor has prescribed this medicine along with antibiotics, then it should be taken between two scheduled doses of the antibiotics.

Missed Dose

Take/administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause severe symptoms. However, contact your doctor if you experience any severe adverse effects.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Follow all the instructions given in the patient leaflet/package insert and take/administer this medicine exactly as advised/prescribed. Do not take/administer it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. You may take this medicine with sweetened water, milk, tea, or orange juice. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine restores body-friendly micro-organisms in the gut and the intestine.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antidiarrheals, Probiotics

Schedule

OTC

Enterogermina Oral Suspension: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects [Internet]. Enterogermina.in. 2020 [cited 18 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.enterogermina.in/product

[Internet]. Longdom.org. 2020 [cited 18 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.longdom.org/open-access/bacillus-clausii--the-probiotic-of-choice-in-the-treatment-of-diarrhoea-2157-7595-1000211.pdf

Urdaci M, Bressollier P, Pinchuk I. Bacillus clausii probiotic strains: antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities. [Internet]. Semanticscholar.org. 2020 [cited 18 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Bacillus-clausii-probiotic-strains%3A-antimicrobial-Urdaci-Bressollier/e06652ba139eae0a56a010bc6ba1bfce5468c5ec

[Internet]. Espcg.eu. 2020 [cited 18 June 2020]. Available from:

http://espcg.eu/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ENGLISH-LEAFLET-ESPCG-2013-Consensus-Guidelines-on-Probiotics.pdf

Related Questions

Question:
Is Tufpro suspension dosage includes drinking it or is it to be administered only orally( like gargl...more
Answer from Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
It is a probiotic drink that you must swallow to re-colonise your intestines wit...more
Question:
Can Tufpro suspension 5ml be given to one month old. Can 5ml be given in one go. Please suggest dosa...more
Answer from Dr. Yogita Rathi
Yes can be given
Question:
Can tufpro suspension be given to 1 month old baby for runny stools. Baby is exclusively breastfeed.
Answer from Dr. Yogita Rathi
Yes
Question:
My 5 months old son having digestive problem can i use TUFPRO 5ML ORAL SUSPENSION
Answer from Dr. Pandurang Sawant
No
Question:
Can tufpro suspension is a swallow? Or is it drink it? Please tell me doctor how i am used this medi...more
Answer from Dr. Sushma Shah
HELLO, STOP THIS . CAP VIZELAC ONE AT NIGHT FOR FIFTEEN DAYS. OK.
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Jun 2020

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₹46 
5ML SYRUP