® GeriLact

3 blisters of 10 oral capsules with a patient information leaflet.

GeriLact ® is a synbiotic (probiotic + prebiotic) formulation which is suitable for the elderly (older than 50 years old) and contains high amounts of 6 safe and beneficial bacterial strains plus fructooligosaccharides as prebiotic. Strains and prebiotic used include the following:

• Lactobacillus rhamnosus

• Lactobacillus bulgaricus

• Lactobacillus casei

• Lactobacillus acidophilus

• Bifidobacterium breve 

• Bifidobacterium longum

• Streptococcus thermophilus

10⁹CFU

+ Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)

This product is gluten-free.

Taking probiotics can be useful in any situation, but the beneficial effects of this product is more obvious in the following conditions:

• Treating the chronic constipation, bloating and abdominal pain in adults and elderly

• Improving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)

• Improving the cardiovascular diseases including high blood cholesterol and hypertension. Probiotics and prebiotics can decrease the blood pressure, blood total cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride and can increase the blood level of HDL.

• Improving glucose metabolism and decreasing fasting blood glucose, serum insulin and insulin resistance, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Helping decrease of hepatic aminotransferase enzymes, total cholesterol and insulin resistance in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver.

• Helping with digestion of lactose in people with lactose intolerance and providing needed calcium for them in consequence.

• Preventing of osteoporosis (especially after menopause) and increasing bone density.

• Increasing the synthesis of folic acid and vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12.

• Improving the digestion and absorption of nutrients such as proteins and fats.

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily or as directed by your doctor. It is best to take after meal.

The Human gastrointestinal tract is colonized with a diverse population of microbes (microbial flora). This microbial flora not only has digestive function but also contributes in the homeostasis of intestinal epithelium and innate immunity. This microflora’s change is effective in the pathogenesis of various diseases, such as infections, inflammations, allergies and immunologic disorders. Recognition of the importance of intestinal microflora has increased the use of probiotics for promoting and maintaining overall health. Probiotics are live microorganisms which cause health benefits on the host if they are used in adequate amount. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the most common probiotic strains. Streptococcus thermophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii are also used as probiotics.

The probiotic strains used in this product are safe. Most of the probiotics are registered as GRAS agents (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the rest are approved by Europe and Japan. Probiotics are well tolerated and can only cause bloating in some patients, which usually improves with continued use. If this complication persists or worsens, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Concomitant use of antibiotics with probiotics might decrease the effectiveness of probiotics. It is recommended to separate administration of antibiotics and probiotics by at least 2 hours.

In the following cases, inform the physician before taking the product:
Having certain conditions such as immunodeficiency and AIDS, taking immunosuppressive or chemotherapy drugs,using intravenous catheters, heart valve disease, active ulcerative colitis, short bowel syndrome, signs of infection (such as high fever, chills and persistent cough) and any history of medicine or food allergies.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you notice any signs of infection (such as high fever, chills and persistent cough) or allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, severe dizziness, cough, chest tightness and difficulty in breathing.

Avoid taking the product if you have acute pancreatitis or a history of allergy to any of product's components.

Based on numerous scientific studies, the use of probiotics during pregnancy and lactation is safe, but it's best to take it with your doctor's advice.

According to the results of the stability tests, the probiotic supplements of Zist Takhmir can be stored below 25˚C for 2 weeks, but the best storage condition is to keep this product at temperature 2-8°C (inside refrigerator), which prolongs the shelf life of probiotic bacteria. Keep this product away from moisture and sunlight and out of reach of children.