Saccharomyces Boulardii
Description
Saccharomyces Boulardii is a probiotic (supplements that contain helpful microbes that restore your intestinal health) used in the treatment of diarrhoea (a condition with the presence of loose, watery stools). This medicine prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes and helps treat diarrhoea.
Saccharomyces Boulardii is not known to cause any side effects. However, consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects.
Saccharomyces Boulardii should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body.
Saccharomyces Boulardii should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Saccharomyces Boulardii
- Dry skin
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dry mouth
Uses of Saccharomyces Boulardii
What is it prescribed for?
- Diarrhoea
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe time required by Saccharomyces Boulardii to show its effect is not clinically known.
- Duration of effectThe duration for which Saccharomyces Boulardii remains effective is not clinically known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Saccharomyces Boulardii.
- Usage in pregnancy?Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Saccharomyces Boulardii is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known whether Saccharomyces Boulardii passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
Allergy
Avoid Saccharomyces Boulardii if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Saccharomyces Boulardii is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Saccharomyces Boulardii passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings
Antifungal medicines
Antifungals are a class of medicines used to treat fungal infections. Antifungals may decrease the effectiveness of Saccharomyces Boulardii when taken at the same time. Hence inform your doctor before taking these medicines.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Saccharomyces Boulardii. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
The likelihood of side effects due to an overdose of Saccharomyces Boulardii is low. However, do not take more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Saccharomyces Boulardii with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Saccharomyces Boulardii is not known to cause any side effects. However, consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Saccharomyces Boulardii helps restore your gut health and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antidiarrheals, Probiotics
Schedule
OTC
Drugs, H. and Supplements, H., 2021. Saccharomyces Boulardii: MedlinePlus Supplements. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 6 December 2021].
Information on this page was last updated on 24 Dec 2021
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