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What is Pro-Uro®?Pro-Uro® is a clinically proven probiotic specifically targeted at women’s urogenital health. It contains a unique combination of the world’s best researched probiotic strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® & Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14® for optimal vaginal & urinary health.
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What are GR-1® & RC-14® probiotic strains in Pro-Uro®?Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® & Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14® are patented probiotic strains, under license from Chr. Hansen A/S. These 2 probiotic strains present in Pro-Uro® are the world’s most documented, clinically proven probiotics strains for vaginal & urinary health. Supported by over 60 scientific publications & 30 human clinical trials, the unique combination of GR-1® & RC-14® play an essential role in supporting a healthy balanced vaginal microflora as well as urinary tract health. It also helps prevent & manage common urogenital conditions experienced by women, such as Vaginal Bacterial Infection, Vaginal Yeast Infection & Urinary Tract Infection.
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How does Pro-Uro® help?Pro-Uro® helps support a healthy, balanced vaginal microflora as well as optimal urinary tract health. It also helps to prevent & manage common urogenital conditions, including Vaginal Bacterial Infections, Vaginal Yeast Infections & Urinary Tract Infections. Head over to our product page for more information!
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Why should I choose Pro-Uro®?With over 15 years of physician use by Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) specialists & various medical professionals in Singapore, Pro-Uro™ is a trusted probiotics of choice for thousands of women backed by positive patient & doctor's feedback. Pro-Uro® contains world's more researched & clinically proven urogenital probiotics with the strongest clinical evidence of 60 scientific publications & over 30 human clinical trials. It is formulated with patented GR-1® & RC-14®, the first probiotic combination that improves vaginal flora for a healthy urogenital system. Apart from supporting optimal vaginal health, it is also scientifically shown to help prevent and manage common urogenital conditions including Bacterial Vaginal Infections (Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)), Vaginal Yeast Infections (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)) & Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). Thus, Pro-Uro® provides a clinically proven, holistic solution to care for our intimates so that we are able to feel more confident about our bodies & ourselves.
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How does Pro Uro® compare to other women’s probiotics supplements?Pro-Uro® is the trusted probiotic of choice for female urogenital health. Unlike other women’s probiotic supplements, Pro-Uro® contains world's most well researched clinically proven probiotic strains GR-1® & RC-14® at the clinically recommended dose of 5 billion CFU per capsule. It has the strongest clinical evidence with over 60 scientific publications & over 30 human clinical trials. Clinical studies have shown that not all Lactobacillus strains are effective in promoting urogenital health. GR-1® & RC-14® is the first probiotic combination shown to promote healthy vaginal flora. Additionally, scientific reviews have also concluded that GR-1® & RC-14® are the most effective Lactobacillus probiotic strains for the prevention of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Pro-Uro® is one of the rare women’s probiotics with strong clinical evidence & therefore it is widely prescribed & trusted by many Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) doctors & medical specialists in hospitals as well as clinics all around Singapore.
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How long will it take for the benefits of Pro-Uro® to be seen?Most clinical studies showed that patients who had symptomatic urogenital infections experienced significant improvements after 1-2 weeks of continuous use. Full benefits are usually seen if Pro-Uro® is continuously taken for at least 4 weeks.
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Are the probiotic strains of GR-1® & RC-14® in Pro-Uro® safe for consumption?Both GR-1® & RC-14® in Pro-Uro® are granted Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Based on the most updated scientific evidence, the QPS status indicates that there are no significant safety concerns of GR-1® & RC-14® for human consumption. GR-1® & RC-14® also undergo rigorous assessments for safety. Their species identities are verified using innovative molecular methods for classification: rRNA sequence analysis, total cell protein profiling, Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP), DNA homology & DNA fingerprinting. These technologies ensure consistent high quality & safety of GR-1® & RC-14® in Pro-Uro™ for human consumption. Pro-Uro® is also manufactured according to European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines for pharmaceuticals to ensure high quality & safety. The product specifications on microbial contamination comply with Ph. Eur. Cat. 3. Thus, Pro-Uro® has high quality & safety for long term consumption.
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Are there any side effects from Pro-Uro®?Pro-Uro® is well tolerated with no adverse events reported thus far, & it has been used for over 15 years with good physician as well as patient feedback.
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Are the probiotic strains in Pro-Uro® live?Yes, both GR-1® & RC-14® in Pro-Uro® are live microorganisms with documented efficacy to benefit your vaginal & urinary system. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. This is because microorganisms need to be alive to exert benefits through migration, colonisation & attachment to the vaginal & urinary walls hence preventing growth of bad bacteria. Thus, it is important to choose probiotics with live microorganisms like Pro-Uro® to receive the optimal health benefits.
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What country is Pro-Uro® manufactured in?Pro-Uro® is manufactured in Denmark, in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified facility for high quality & safety.
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Why is Pro-Uro® manufactured in a GMP certified facility?Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) refers to the practices required to conform to the guidelines recommended by agencies that control the authorization & licensing of the manufacture as well as sale of products. These guidelines lay out important requirements that a manufacturer must meet to ensure that each batch of their products are consistently high in quality & for their intended use. Pro-Uro® is manufactured according to European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines for pharmaceuticals to ensure consistently high quality & safety.
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Is 5 billion CFU in Pro-Uro® sufficient?Generally, recommended doses of probiotics range from 1 to 10 billion CFU. Clinical studies showed that 5 to 10 billion CFU of GR-1® & RC-14® were effective in positively altering the vaginal flora as well as preventing & managing common urogenital infections. Hence, each Pro-Uro® capsule is carefully formulated with 5 billion CFU of GR-1® & RC-14® to deliver the clinically recommended dose. If symptoms are severe, Pro-Uro® can be taken twice daily (10 billion CFU).
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How long can 1 bottle of Pro-Uro® last?Pro-Uro® comes in a bottle of 28 capsules. Therefore, 1 bottle of Pro-Uro® can generally last for 4 weeks. If symptoms are severe & 2 capsules are required a day, 1 bottle of Pro-Uro® will last for 2 weeks.
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Where can I buy Pro-Uro®?Pro-Uro® can be purchased from your nearest hospitals, polyclinics & medical centres, at selected Guardian outlets or online. The list of restructured hospitals includes: Alexandra Hospital (AH), KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (KKH), National University Hospital (NUH), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) & Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Singhealth Pharmacare outlets including Sengkang General Hospital. Raffles Medical Group including Raffles Hospital. Leave your uncomfortable & embarrassing urogenital problems behind, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Pro-Uro® today!
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I bought Pro-Uro® online, is it authentic?"Our company, Miraco Nutripharm Pte Ltd is the product owner & sole distributor of Pro-Uro® in Singapore. We only sell Pro-Uro® online via our approved channels to ensure 100% authenticity. It is advisable to buy Pro-Uro® through our authorised channels such as hospitals, polyclinics, medical centres, or at selected Guardian outlets. Head over to our stockists section for more information!
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How should I take Pro-Uro®?Take 1 capsule of Pro-Uro® a day for at least 4 weeks. May be taken up to twice daily if necessary. Take Pro-Uro® at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics. Do not take Pro-Uro® with hot food or drinks as this may damage the live probiotics.
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When is the best time to take Pro-Uro®?Pro-Uro® is best taken after meals for maximum efficacy on your urogenital health.
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Do I need to take Pro-Uro® daily?Yes, Pro-Uro® is formulated for daily use with a convenient once daily dosing (i.e 1 capsule of Pro-Uro® a day) although the dosage can be increased to 2 capsules a day if symptoms are severe or as recommended by your physician. Pro-Uro® should be taken daily & consistently for maximum efficacy.
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How long should I take Pro-Uro® for?If you have an active infection, Pro-Uro® should be taken for at least 4 weeks. For maintenance of a healthy vaginal & urinary system, there is no fixed duration although long-term use of Pro-Uro® is generally recommended for optimal urogenital health. However, for patients at high risk or those with recurring symptoms of urogenital conditions, Pro-Uro® is recommended to be taken as a long term health supplement to prevent recurrence of infection. Clinical studies have shown that the long term use of GR-1® & RC-14® is safe & beneficial even if you have no active symptoms, hence Pro-Uro® can be safely taken every day for the support & maintenance of a healthy vaginal & urinary system.
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Who should take Pro-Uro®?Pro-Uro® is beneficial for women who want to maintain a healthy vaginal & urinary microflora. This is especially important if you are sexually active, using contraception, pregnant or have undergone menopause as you have an increased risk of developing urogenital infections. Pro-Uro® is also recommended for patients with active or recurrent urogenital conditions, such as bacterial vaginal infection (Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)), yeast vaginal infection (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)) & urinary tract infections (UTI). Thus, Pro-Uro® is useful for many urogenital conditions & can be taken by women of all ages.
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Is there a minimum age for consumption of Pro-Uro®?Probiotics are generally safe for children, adults & elderly. Pro-Uro® has been safely trialed in young females above the age of 16, with no reported adverse effects. It is recommended to seek advice from healthcare professionals before using Pro-Uro® in females under the age of 16.
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Should I take Pro-Uro® even if I am healthy & have no urogenital symptoms?Yes, Pro-Uro® should be taken even if you are healthy & currently not experiencing any active urogenital infections or symptoms. Clinical studies have shown that the vaginal microflora is constantly in a state of flux & at many time points, it can be dominated by bad bacteria without symptomatic infection developing. Not only does Pro-Uro® help prevent common urogenital infections, it also supports & maintains a healthy vaginal & urinary microflora. A balanced microflora is essential for a healthy urogenital system. Therefore, Pro-Uro® is beneficial even if you currently do not have any symptoms of urogenital infection.
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If I am pregnant, can I take Pro-Uro®?GR-1® & RC-14® have been tested safely on pregnant women as early as 8 weeks of gestation. Clinical trials done on 3rd trimester pregnant women also showed a high safety profile with no harmful side effects. However, as with all health supplements, it is still recommended to seek the advice of a healthcare professional before using Pro-Uro® in pregnancy.
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If I am a vegan or vegetarian, can I take Pro-Uro®?Yes, Pro-Uro® is suitable for vegetarians & vegans as it does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
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Is Pro-Uro® halal certified?Yes, Pro-Uro® is halal certified by the Islamic Foundation of Ireland, which is recognised by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS).
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What does it mean by Pro-Uro® is allergen free?Pro-Uro® is free of common allergens like gluten, eggs, nuts, soybean & milk (including lactose). It is also processed in a GMP certified facility free from these allergens. Hence, Pro-Uro® is suitable for patients with these common food allergies.
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Can the capsule of Pro-Uro® be opened?If you have swallowing difficulties, Pro-Uro® can be opened & dispersed in food or water. However, do not take Pro-Uro® with hot food or drinks as this may damage the live probiotic strains hence reducing their efficacy.
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How should I store Pro-Uro®?Store Pro-Uro® in a cool & dry place, away from direct sunlight.
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How long can Pro-Uro® be kept for?Pro-Uro® is best taken before the expiry date (printed at the bottom of the box).
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