Biogaia Flotera

Biogaia Flotera

Manufacturer:

United Lab

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938
Indications/Uses
Enhances intestinal ecology. Improves digestion. Helps enhance natural resistance to intestinal infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Chewable tab Childn ≥4 yr 1-2 chewable tab/day. Oral drops Childn 1-3 yr 5 drops once daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Badly damaged intestines (eg, perforated or obstructed intestines).
Special Precautions
Patient w/ short bowel syndrome. Weak immune system eg, HIV/AIDS, lymphoma, patients under long-term corticosteroid treatment, patients undergoing cancer treatment, patients taking medications that weaken the immune system. 
Drug Interactions
May reduce the effect of probiotics in the body w/ antibiotic medicines (take probiotics at least 2 hr before or after antibiotics). May increase chances of getting sick w/ bacteria & yeast w/ drugs that weaken the immune system (eg, medicines used to prevent transplant rejection eg, azathioprine, basiliximab, ciclosporin, daclizumab, muromonab-CD-3, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, sirolimus & prednisone).
MIMS Class
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
ATC Classification
A07FA01 - lactic acid producing organisms ; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Biogaia Flotera chewable tab 100 million CFU
Packing/Price
100's
Form
Biogaia Flotera oral drops 100 million CFU/5 drops
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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