Proladii

Freeze-dried Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-1079.

Each capsule contains Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-1079 250 mg (freeze-dried yeast cells).
Each capsule is required to present a minimum Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-1079 of 5 x 10⁹ CFU.
Source of capsule: Vegecap.

ATC Code: A07FA02 - saccharomyces boulardii; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhoea.

Treatment of acute diarrhoea in children and adults.
Prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in children and adults.
Prevention of tube feeding associated diarrhoea in adults.
Addition to vancomycin/metronidazole-treatment to prevent recurrence of Clostridium difficile diseases in adults.

Children (>6 years old): 1 to 2 capsules daily.
Adults: 1 or 2 capsules, once or twice daily.
Capsules should be swallowed with a glass of water. The capsules can be taken either during, before or after meals.
For children below 6 years old (who are unable to swallow), discard the capsule shell and empty the contents into a feeding bottle or a glass of water/sweetened beverage.
PROLADII 250 mg contains living cells and therefore not to be mixed with very hot (over 50°C), iced or alcoholic drinks or food.
Treatment duration: Treatment of acute infectious diarrhoea of children and adults: approximately 1 week.
Prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in children and adults: treatment should be started within 48 to 72 hours of the beginning of treatment with antibiotics and it should continue for at least three days and not longer than 4 weeks after the treatment with antibiotics is ended.
Addition to vancomycin/metronidazole-treatment to prevent recurrence of Clostridium difficile diseases in adults: treatment should be started as soon as possible after the beginning of antibiotic treatment and it should continue for 4 weeks.
Prevention of tube-feeding associated diarrhoea in adults: during the period of tube-feeding.
The maximum duration of treatment in the usual indications is 4 weeks.

Hypersensitivity. Patients with central venous catheter. Critically ill or immunocompromised patients due to risk of fungaemia.

Saccharomyces boulardii is not recommended due to lack of sufficient data for the safe use during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Store below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture.

Antidiarrheals

A07FA02 - saccharomyces boulardii ; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

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