Florastor
Generic Identify: saccharomyces boulardii lyo (SAK a roe MYE sees boo LAR dee eye LYE oh)
Model Identify: Florastor, Florastor Youngsters, Saccharomyces Boulardii+MOS
Medically reviewed by Medication.com on Nov 26, 2019. Written by Cerner Multum.
What’s Florastor?
Florastor is a selected type of yeast often known as Brewer’s Yeast, Hansen CBS 5926, Levure de Boulangerie, and Probiotic.
Florastor has been used as a probiotic, or “friendly bacteria,” to stop the expansion of dangerous micro organism within the abdomen and intestines.
Florastor is probably going efficient in different medication as an support in stopping diarrhea attributable to taking antibiotics, or by utilizing a feeding tube. This medication can also be possible efficient in treating diarrhea in infants and kids.
Florastor has been used as a probably efficient support in stopping the recurrence of diarrhea attributable to Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). Nevertheless, this product might not be efficient in treating the primary episodes of such a diarrhea. This medication can also be probably efficient in treating “traveler’s diarrhea,” diarrhea in folks with HIV, and abdomen ulcers attributable to Helicobacter pylori.
Different makes use of not confirmed with analysis have included irritable bowel illness, Crohn’s illness, ulcerative colitis, cystic fibrosis, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, lactose intolerance, and different situations.
It’s not sure whether or not Florastor is efficient in treating any medical situation. Medicinal use of this product has not been accredited by the FDA. This medication shouldn’t be used rather than remedy prescribed for you by your physician.
Florastor is commonly bought as an natural complement. There aren’t any regulated manufacturing requirements in place for a lot of natural compounds and a few marketed dietary supplements have been discovered to be contaminated with poisonous metals or different medication. Natural/well being dietary supplements needs to be bought from a dependable supply to attenuate the chance of contamination.
Florastor may be used for functions not listed on this product information.
Warnings
Observe all instructions on the product label and bundle. Inform every of your healthcare suppliers about all of your medical situations, allergy symptoms, and all medicines you utilize.
Earlier than taking this medication
You shouldn’t use Florastor in case you are allergic to yeast, or in case you are taking an antifungal remedy reminiscent of:
Ask a health care provider, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier whether it is protected so that you can use this product in case you have:
weak immune system (attributable to illness or by utilizing sure medication);
lactose intolerance;
in case you are dehydrated; or
in case you have a central IV line (venous catheter).
Ask a health care provider earlier than utilizing Florastor in case you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Don’t give any natural/well being complement to a toddler with out medical recommendation. A baby with diarrhea needs to be checked by a health care provider.
How ought to I take Florastor?
When contemplating the usage of natural dietary supplements, search the recommendation of your healthcare supplier. You might also contemplate consulting a practitioner who’s educated in the usage of natural/well being dietary supplements.
In case you select to take Florastor, use it as directed on the bundle or as directed by your healthcare supplier, pharmacist, or different healthcare supplier.
Don’t use extra of this product than is really useful on the label.
Chances are you’ll take Florastor with or with out meals.
Florastor is obtainable in capsule and powder type.
Don’t use totally different formulations (reminiscent of capsules along with powder) on the similar time with out medical recommendation. Chances are you’ll get an excessive amount of of this product.
Chances are you’ll swallow the capsule entire, or open it and sprinkle the contents straight onto your tongue. Drink at the very least 4 ounces of water or juice when swallowing the drugs.
To make use of the oral powder, tear open the packet and empty your entire contents into at the very least 4 ounces of water, juice, or milk. Stir this combination and drink all of it instantly. To ensure you get your entire dose, add a bit extra water to the identical glass, swirl gently and drink instantly.
To make swallowing simpler, you might also sprinkle the drugs from a capsule or from the powder packet right into a spoonful of yogurt or applesauce. Swallow instantly with out chewing. Don’t save the combination for later use. Discard the empty capsule.
Name your physician if the situation you might be treating with Florastor doesn’t enhance, or if it will get worse whereas utilizing this product.
Retailer this product at room temperature away from moisture and warmth. Don’t refrigerate.
What occurs if I miss a dose?
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Skip the missed dose whether it is virtually time in your subsequent scheduled dose. Don’t use additional Florastor to make up the missed dose.
What occurs if I overdose?
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Search emergency medical consideration or name the Poison Assist line at 1-800-222-1222.
What ought to I keep away from whereas taking Florastor?
Observe your healthcare supplier’s directions about any restrictions on meals, drinks, or exercise.
Florastor unintended effects
Get emergency medical assist in case you have indicators of an allergic response: hives; tough respiration; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Though not all unintended effects are identified, Florastor is considered possible protected for most individuals when used as directed for as much as 15 months.
Frequent unintended effects might embrace:
fuel, bloating; or
constipation.
This isn’t an entire listing of unintended effects and others might happen. Name your healthcare supplier for medical recommendation about unintended effects. Chances are you’ll report unintended effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What different medication will have an effect on Florastor?
Different medication might have an effect on Florastor, together with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, nutritional vitamins, and natural merchandise. Inform your physician about all of your present medicines and any medication you begin or cease utilizing.
Additional data
Seek the advice of with a licensed healthcare skilled earlier than utilizing any natural/well being complement. Whether or not you might be handled by a medical physician or a practitioner educated in the usage of pure medicines/dietary supplements, ensure that all of your healthcare suppliers find out about your entire medical situations and coverings.
Keep in mind, preserve this and all different medicines out of the attain of kids, by no means share your medicines with others, and use this remedy just for the indication prescribed.
At all times seek the advice of your healthcare supplier to make sure the data displayed on this web page applies to your private circumstances.
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