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What is Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo used for?
Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo is used to treat antibiotic associated diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile, rotaviral in children, and acute infections. It ensures a healthy gut in cases such as irritable bowel syndrome or disorder, NEC in preterm infants, and H. pylori therapy. It takes care of the intestinal flora balance.
How does Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo work?
As a probiotic yeast, Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo manages the gut bacteria balance, which is otherwise disturbed due to harmful pathogens, infections, antibiotics, etc. It builds local immunity and reduces diarrhea episodes by increasing the colonic water reabsorption ability. It also reduces inflammation and steers the intestinal barrier from toxins by producing antimicrobial substances.
What are the Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo ingredients and available forms?
The active ingredient in this medicine is lyophilized (lyo) Saccharomyces boulardii yeast. The dose may vary from 250-500 mg or 5-10 billion CFUs per dose. This medicine is available as capsules, sachets, and powders for oral suspension. You can find flavored as well as unflavored versions.
How long does Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo take to act?
This medicine can show positive effects within one to three days to reduce diarrhea and to balance gut bacteria, as well as restrict pathogens. It can take 24 to 48 hours for symptomatic relief, such as reducing the diarrhea episodes for severe cases. However, it can take 3 to 7 days for complete gut balance.
How long does the treatment with Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo last?
Treatment with Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo can go for 4 to 15 months for chronic conditions. It can take 5 to 7 days to treat acute diarrhea, while up to 4 weeks for C. difficile or antibiotic-related diarrhea. Once the symptoms go away, the treatment comes to an end after revaluation of condition from a healthcare professional.
What are the Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo benefits?
The benefit of this medicine is prevention of gut issues caused by antibiotics. It can shorten the duration of diarrhea by reducing the number of such episodes. It also improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain and bloating. It also reduces C. difficile reoccurrence. It is well tolerated for H. pylori treatment. It also improves immunity of the digestive system and balances the gut microbes.
What is the Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo dosage and administration?
For adults, the dose is 10-20 billion CFUs or 500-1000mg daily, taken for 4 weeks and divided in 1 to 2 doses. For children, the daily dose is 5-10 billion CFUs or 250-500mg. Take the medicine with water orally, with or without food. Do not take it with any hot liquids and remember to follow a physician’s advice.
What are the Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo side effects?
Common side effects are flatulence, bloating, and mild gas. Rare effects are fungal infections in case of those with compromised immunity or allergic reactions. It is well tolerated usually for up to 15 months. However, monitoring of health is advisable in case of persistent throat pain, chills, fever, which may be a sign of infection.
What are precautions and contraindications of Saccharomyces Boulardii lyo?
Contraindications are central venous catheters and yeast allergy. Avoid this medicine in ICU patients, those with severe immunity suppression, breastfeeding and pregnant women. Caution is advised in people who take antifungals as this medicine needs to be stopped if signs of infection are visible. Yeast may resist the treatment but it is safe with antibiotics.
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