Proflor Oral Suspension 4 Billion CFU/5ml

About Proflor Oral Suspension 4 Billion CFU/5ml

Proflor Oral Suspension Uses

• Treats acute infectious diarrhea in adults and children
• Manages diarrhea that occurs during or after antibiotic treatment
• Supports gut recovery after gastroenteritis or food poisoning
• Used as an adjunct therapy alongside oral rehydration salts
• Helps restore normal intestinal flora during digestive upset

Proflor Oral Suspension Benefits

• Contains a polyantibiotic resistant probiotic strain that keeps working during antibiotic treatment
• Shortens the duration of acute watery diarrhea when used with oral rehydration salts
• Ready to drink liquid form suitable for children and elderly patients
• Spore form survives stomach acid and reaches the intestine intact
• Does not require refrigeration, convenient for home use

What Experts Say

Bacillus clausii is a spore forming probiotic bacterium. Its spores resist gastric acid and bile, so the live organism reaches the small intestine intact. It then competes with harmful bacteria for nutrients and space on the gut lining, shortening acute diarrhea and speeding recovery.

Pakistan has a high burden of diarrheal illness linked to unsafe drinking water and frequent antibiotic use, both of which disturb the gut microbiome. Doctors often choose a polyantibiotic resistant strain here because it keeps working even while a patient is on antibiotics for another infection. Oral rehydration stays the first line treatment, and a probiotic is used as a supportive addition, not a replacement.

Physician supervision is still advised for probiotic suspensions, since dosing needs vary with age, hydration status and diarrhea severity. Bacillus clausii is considered low risk, though rare bacteremia cases have been reported in critically ill or immunocompromised patients, which is why prescription oversight is recommended.

Drug Class

• Probiotic (Live Bacterial Spore Preparation)

Proflor Oral Suspension 4 Billion CFU/5ml formula

• Bacillus Clausii Spores

Available forms

• Oral Suspension

How to use Proflor Oral Suspension 4 Billion CFU/5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Take one bottle by mouth, one to two times a day, or as directed by the doctor
• Mix with water, milk or juice if preferred, but avoid hot beverages
• Take at least two hours apart from any antibiotic dose
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early

Drug Interactions

• Antibiotics: Taking antibiotics at the same time can reduce the live bacterial count, so doses should be spaced at least two hours apart.
• Immunosuppressant Medicines: Patients on immunosuppressive therapy should use this probiotic only under medical supervision due to a small theoretical infection risk.
• Antifungal Medicines: Antifungal agents may reduce the effectiveness of the live bacterial spores if taken close together.

Risks and warnings

• Immunocompromised Patients: Use with caution in patients with weakened immunity or central venous catheters, since rare cases of Bacillus clausii bloodstream infection have been reported.
• Infants: Consult a pediatrician before giving this suspension to infants under one year of age.
• Allergy: Avoid use if there is a known allergy to Bacillus clausii or any other ingredient in the formula.
• Not A Substitute For Rehydration: This suspension supports recovery but does not replace oral rehydration salts in dehydrating diarrhea.
• Persistent Symptoms: Seek medical care if diarrhea continues beyond two days, or if blood in stool, high fever or severe dehydration develops.

Proflor Oral Suspension Side Effects

• Mild bloating or gas
• Mild abdominal discomfort
• Nausea in sensitive individuals
• Rare allergic skin rash or itching
• Rare bloodstream infection in critically ill or immunocompromised patients

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight
• Keep bottles tightly closed when not in use
• Avoid freezing the suspension
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any unused suspension once opened beyond the period stated on the pack