Sporlac

Tablet/powder
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Sporlac is a tablet/powder that contains Lactic acid bacillus. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic: restores helpful gut bacteria, for example during diarrhoea or after antibiotics.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Lactic acid bacillussee pack

What it is used for

Restores helpful gut bacteria, for example during diarrhoea or after antibiotics.

How it works

A lactic acid bacillus probiotic that may help restore gut bacteria, for example during or after antibiotics.

How to take it

Take as directed, usually once or twice a day; take it 2 to 3 hours apart from antibiotics.

Common side effects

  • Wind
  • Bloating

Get medical help straight away if

Fever or feeling very unwell, especially if your immune system is weak

Be careful

Generally safe.

Other medicines and interactions

Antibiotics can kill it; separate the doses.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Sporlac?

Sporlac is a tablet/powder containing Lactic acid bacillus.

What is Sporlac used for?

Restores helpful gut bacteria, for example during diarrhoea or after antibiotics.

How should I take Sporlac?

Take as directed, usually once or twice a day; take it 2 to 3 hours apart from antibiotics. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Sporlac?

Common side effects include: Wind, bloating. Get medical help straight away for: Fever or feeling very unwell, especially if your immune system is weak.

Does Sporlac need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Sporlac in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Sporlac?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.