Saccharomyces Boulardi
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Diarrhoea, restoring microbial balance, aids digestion |
| Therapy | Prebiotic And Probiotic |
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Molecule Description
Saccharomyces Boulardi is a probiotic preparation used to treat acute infectious diarrhoea and to manage and prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. It contains strains of the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, which help replenish the natural microbial flora of your gut and prevent diarrhoea.
With modern lifestyles characterised by junk food consumption, a sedentary lifestyle, antibiotic use, and pollution, our gut faces constant challenges. Saccharomyces Boulardi helps maintain consistent good health and increases the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Take this medicine as directed by your doctor for the prescribed duration.
Before starting treatment with Saccharomyces Boulardi, inform your doctor about all existing medical conditions and your medication history.
Uses
- Saccharomyces Boulardi is used to treat acute diarrhoea or loose motion in children & adults.
- Prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated colitis and diarrhoea.
- It is used as an adjuvant with Vancomycin/Metronidazole to prevent recurrence of Clostridium difficile disease.
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- If you are taking an antifungal medicine, simultaneous use of this medicine must be avoided.
- The formulation contains living cells; therefore, it must not be mixed with very hot (over 50° C), iced, or alcoholic drinks or food.
- Saccharomyces boulardii does not substitute for rehydration. The patient must be rehydrated based on the severity of diarrhoea, age, and health state.
Interactions
Interactions with food items
Saccharomyces Boulardi may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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