Saccharomyces Boulardii
Mechanism :
Restores normal bowel flora that inhibit growth of harmful bacteria; stimulates local immunity; promotes water reabsorption in colon.
Indication :
- Restoration of intestinal flora
- Post-antibiotic diarrhea
- Prevention of post-antibiotic vulvovaginal candidiasis
Contraindications :
Immunocompromised patients, GI wall perforation.
Dosing :
1 capsule/packet PO BID.
Adverse Effect :
Saccharomyces boulardii fungemia in immunocompromised.
Interaction :
No known interactions found.
Hepatic Dose :
No dose adjustment recommended.