Suffering From Crohn's Disease, Taking Pentassa, Folvolite And VSL. Are These Medicine Correct?

Posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2013

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Question : I am suffering from crohn's disease for the last one and half years. I am not sure how long i should be using these medicine. I would like to know if i am using right medicine. I am using follwing now:
1. Pentasa 500mg - dailly 2
2. Folvolite 5mg - daily 1
3. VSL#3 - daily 1

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (49 minutes later)

Hi
The three drugs can be used in crohn's disease.
1.Pentasa is specifically used in crohn's disease.
2.Folvolite contains Folic acid.
3.VSL#3 is a probiotic.
The duration of the treatment depends on the symptoms.
But,these medicines have to be taken/stopped as per your doctor's advice.
Wish you good health
Regards

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