vsl 3 capsule
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
11 min read
Reviewed by
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 25, 2026
What is vsl 3 capsule used for?
This medicine contains Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria (112.5Billion CFU) and is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria (112.5Billion CFU)
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 vsl 3 capsule Uses & Benefits
- VSL 3 Capsule has a 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.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.The most common side effects are bloating and flatulence.
- Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time.
- Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
- Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Live Freeze Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria (112.5Billion CFU) |
| Brand Name | vsl 3 capsule |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Probiotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take vsl 3 capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of vsl 3 capsule
- Bloating
- Flatulence
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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