ACOCHEK CAP contains Saccharomyces boulardi which belongs to the group of medicines called Probiotics. ACOCHEK CAP is used to treat acute infectious diarrhoea in adults and children (aged below 18 years) which is also used to treat and prevent antibiotic associated colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and diarrhoea in affected individuals.
ACOCHEK CAP is also used in addition to vancomycin/metronidazole (antibiotic) medicines to treat recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases (colon infection) and prevent tube-feeding associated diarrhoea. The medicine is also indicated for use to treat irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder) in affected individuals.
ACOCHEK CAP is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii. It is also not recommended for use in patients with central venous catheter (long flexible tube inserted into the vein of neck, chest, arm, and/or groin), and in patients who are immunocompromised/hospitalised (due to serious illness, and/or altered/weakened immune system).
Before taking ACOCHEK CAP, inform you had undergone liver transplantation. ACOCHEK CAP is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
ACOCHEK CAP should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of taking ACOCHEK CAP are constipation, bloating, and/or faecal incontinence. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

USES OF ACOCHEK CAP
• Treats acute infectious diarrhoea in adults and children (aged below 18 years)
• Treats and prevent antibiotic associated colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and diarrhoea
• Treats recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases (colon infection) and prevents tube-feeding associated diarrhoea
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder) in affected individuals

HOW ACOCHEK CAP WORKS
ACOCHEK CAP works by inhibiting protease enzyme (responsible for protein breakdown) which helps to prevent development of bacterial overgrowth, host cell adherence, and provides a protective effect to the normal healthy gut flora thus preventing inflammation of gut and reducing frequency of passing stool and tiredness in individuals affected with diarrhoea.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take ACOCHEK CAP as advised by your physician. Pour the contents of the sachet in a little amount of water/ sweetened drink or mix it with food. Avoid mixing it with very cold/hot liquids/food and consume the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ACOCHEK CAP
COMMON
• constipation
• bloating
• faecal incontinence

RARE
• flatulence
Stop taking ACOCHEK CAP and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
• deterioration of health after 2 days of treatment
• fever, vomiting
• presence of blood/mucus in stools
• signs of dehydration such as intense thirst, and/or dryness of tongue

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation:
Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (such as going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate treatments for constipation.