Recommended Daily Intake
VSL#3® is a medical food that is intended for the dietary management of ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome or an ileal pouch. The suggested intake of VSL#3® is 1 to 4 packets daily or as directed by your physician.
Instructions for Use
VSL#3® comes in a powder that is intended to be mixed with at least 4 ounces of cold water and consumed. VSL#3 ® has a light lemon cream flavor. Ingredients – 450 billion lactic acid bacteria, maltose, natural lemon flavor, silicon dioxide.
VSL#3® is also available as an unflavored powder that is intended to be mixed with yogurt, ice cream, apple sauce or any other cold food and consumed. Ingredients - VSL#3® Unflavored – 450 billion lactic acid bacteria, cornstarch.
VSL#3® should not be mixed or taken with hot drinks or foods as the heat can inactivate the lactic acid bacteria.
Recommended Daily Intake for Adults
| RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE FOR ADULTS | |
|---|---|
|
All-Natural, live
freeze-dried,lactic acid bacteria medical food 450 billion bacteria per sachet (Equivalent in billions of bacteria) |
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| For the dietary management of: |
VSL#3® Packets Per Day |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Bloating and flatulence associated with IBS |
1/2-1 (225-450 billion) |
| Ulcerative Colitis
Help maintain remission |
1-2 (450-900 billion) |
| Pouchitis Help maintain remission |
2-4 (900-1800 billion) |
| Ulcerative Colitis
Active-not responding to conventional therapy |
4-8 (1800-3600 billion) |
Recommended Daily Intake for Children
The recommended daily consumption of VSL#3® for children is based on the frequency of bowel movements.
| Age (Weight) |
Bowel Movements (per day) VSL#3® packets (per day) (equivalent in billions of bacteria) |
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| More than 8 | Between 5 & 8 | Less than 5 | |
| 3-12 months (6.5-20 lbs) |
1/3 packet (150 billion) |
1/5 - 1/3 packet (150-300 billion) |
1/10 - 1/15 packets (45-90 billion) |
| 1-3 years (21-33 lbs) |
2/3 packet (300 billion) |
1/3 - 2/3 packet (150-300 billion) |
1/5 - 1/3 packet (90-150 billion) |
| 4-6 years (34-48 lbs) |
1 packet (300 billion) |
1/2 - 1 packet (225-450 billion) |
1/3 - 1/2 packet (150-225 billion) |
| 7-10 years (49-72 lbs) |
1+1/2 packet (675 billion) |
2/3 - 1+1/2 packet (300-675 billion) |
1/2 - 2/3 packets (225-300 billion) |
| 11-14 years (73-120 lbs) |
2 packets (900 billion) |
1-2 packets (450-900 billion) |
2/3-1 packet (300-450 billion) |
| 15-17 years (121-145 lbs) |
4 packets (1,800 billion) |
2-4 packets (900-1,800 billion) | 1-2 packets (450-900 billion) |
