Bioflor

Bioflor

Manufacturer:

Biocodex

Distributor:

DKSH

Marketer:

Servier
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745
Indications/Uses
Acute infectious (viral or bacterial) diarrhea of adults & childn. Irritable bowel syndrome. Prevention & treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea & colitis. Prevention of recurrence of Clostridium difficile disease in addition to vancomycin/metronidazole. Prevention of tube-feeding-associated diarrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cap 1-2 cap once daily or bd. Powd for oral susp 1 or 2 sachets once daily or bd.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Cap: Swallow whole w/ a glass of water. Powd for oral soln: Mix w/ water or other liqd & food. Do not pour/mix w/ very hot or very cold liqd/food/alcoholic drinks.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ central venous catheter & who are critically ill or immunocompromised due to risk of fungaemia.
Special Precautions
Not to be mixed w/ very hot (>50°C), iced or alcoholic drinks or food. Not to be opened in surroundings of patients w/ central venous catheter. Ensure adequate hydration during treatment. Contraindicated in patients suffering from congenital galactosemia, glucose & galactose malabsorption syndrome or lactase deficiency. Not to be used during pregnancy. Powd for oral susp Patients w/ peripheral catheter. Contraindicated in case of fructose intolerance. Lactation.
Drug Interactions
Not to be administered w/ oral or systemic antifungal drugs.
MIMS Class
Antidiarrheals
ATC Classification
A07FA02 - saccharomyces boulardii ; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Bioflor cap 250 mg
Packing/Price
1 × 10's;2 × 5's
Form
Bioflor powd for oral susp 250 mg
Packing/Price
1 × 10's
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