The living
shield
VSL#3® is a highly concentrated multi-strain probiotic product containing live freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from 8 different strains.
The living shield
VSL#3® is a probiotic product with two main characteristics: a very high bacterial concentration and a specific mixture of different bacterial species.
The use of a complex mixture of different bacterial species promotes the balance of the microbial composition of the intestines and stomach through a synergistic action of the different strains.
For more information on VSL#3® see country specific website or label.
ABOUT US
Actial (formerly CD Investments S.r.l.) is an holding company with three subsidiaries worldwide: CD Pharma India, ACTIAL APAC and VSL Pharmaceuticals for the North, Central and South American markets. Moreover, Actial is active in the European market.
Actial is focused on the development of products based on probiotic bacteria (more specifically lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria).
VSL#3® is Actial’s flagship product. Its high quality is maintained through careful and rigorous selection of our production partners and technology used in production.
VSL#3® is sold in many countries around the world.
Our Vision
We help people live and feel better, by bringing them innovative health products.
Our Mission
We develop science-based innovative probiotic products to address specific health conditions. Our approach is based on high quality production standards and a long-standing partnership with the international scientific community.
PRODUCTS
Sachets
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What is it?
VSL#3® sachets is a highly concentrated multi-strain probiotic product containing live freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from 8 different strains.
Every sachet contains 450 billion CFU* live beneficial bacteria
How can VSL#3® help?
VSL#3® sachets helps balance the gut microbiota through a synergistic action of the different strains at high concentrations.
How to take VSL#3®?
Open the sachet and stir the contents into cold water or any cold non-fizzy drink or food and consume immediately.
Storage
VSL#3® sachets should be stored in a refrigerator (2-8°C/36-46°F).
VSL#3® sachets can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) for up to 7 days without adversely affecting potency.
Packaging options
VSL#3® sachets is available in 2 different concentrations:
1. 450 billion CFU per sachet. Available in box of 10 sachets or 30 sachets.
2. 900 billion CFU per sachet. Available in box of 20 sachets.
*The number of bacteria is measured in “colony-forming units” (CFU)
Availability of different VSL#3® products depends on the specific country.
Capsules
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What is it?
VSL#3® capsules is a highly concentrated multi-strain probiotic product containing live freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from 8 different strains.
Every capsule contains 112 billion CFU* live beneficial bacteria.
How can VSL#3® help?
VSL#3® capsules helps balance the gut microbiota through a synergistic action of the different strains at high concentrations.
How to take VSL#3®?
Swallow VSL#3® capsule whole with a glass of water. Otherwise, open the capsule and stir the contents into cold water or any cold non-fizzy drink or food and consume immediately.
Storage
VSL#3® capsules should be stored in a refrigerator (2-8°C/36-46°F).
VSL#3® capsules can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) for up to 7 days without adversely affecting potency.
Packaging options
Available in bottle of 60 capsules or in blister of 20 capsules.
*The number of bacteria is measured in “colony-forming units” (CFU)
Availability of different VSL#3® products depends on the specific country.
Sticks
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What is it?
VSL#3® sticks is a highly concentrated multi-strain probiotic product containinglive freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from 8 different strains.
Every stick contains 45 billion CFU* live beneficial bacteria.
How can VSL#3® help?
VSL#3® sticks helps balance the gut microbiota through a synergistic action of the different strains at high concentrations.
How to take VSL#3®?
VSL#3® sticks is an orodispersible formulation and can be dissolved directly in the mouth.
To facilitate the swallowing in younger children it is recommended to dissolve the contents of the stick in a cold and non-fizzy liquid.
Storage
VSL#3® sticks should be stored in a refrigerator (2-8°C/36-46°F).
VSL#3® sticks can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) for up to 7 days without adversely affecting potency.
Packaging options
VSL#3® sticks is available in 2 different concentrations:
1. 45 billion CFU per stick. Available in box of 14 sticks.
2. 10 billion CFU per stick. Available in box of 30 sticks.
*The number of bacteria is measured in “colony-forming units” (CFU)
Availability of different VSL#3® products depends on the specific country.
Drops
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What is it?
VSL#3® drops is a highly concentrated multi-strain probiotic product containinglive freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from 8 different strains.
Each flacon contains 50 billion CFU* live beneficial bacteria. The daily dose of 10 drops contains 5 billion CFU *.
How can VSL#3® help?
VSL#3® drops helps balance the gut microbiota through a synergistic action of the different strains at high concentrations.
How to take VSL#3®?
Step 1
Screw the cap clockwise until the ring is completely detached from it allowing the contents of the cap to drop in the bottle.
Step 2
Shake well until you get a uniform suspension.
Step 3
Open the cap and make sure all powder is fully submerged into oil.
Step 4
Replace the cap with the dropper separately packed.
Step 5
Close the lid after use.
Storage
VSL#3® drops should be stored in a refrigerator (2-8°C/36-46°F).
VSL#3® drops can be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) for up to 7 days without adversely affecting potency.
Packaging options
Available in box of 2 flacons or 1 flacon.
*The number of bacteria is measured in “colony-forming units” (CFU)
Availability of different VSL#3® products depends on the specific country.
CONTACT US
For general inquiries or questions about our distributors,
feel free to contact us.