BIOFLOR Probiotic

Indication

BIOFLOR is a probiotic (biotherapeutic agent) used for the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea including antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, traveller's diarrhoea, and recurrent Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea. It helps restore the natural balance of intestinal flora.

Ingredients

• Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I
• 745 (lyophilised) 250 mg

Direction

Adults: Take 1–2 capsules (250–500 mg) twice daily, with or without food. Children: Dose as directed by a physician. Duration: Continue for at least 5–7 days; for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, continue for the full antibiotic course and 5 days after.

Side effects

• Flatulence (bloating) — uncommon
• Fungaemia (very rare — in severely immunocompromised patients)

Precautions

• Contraindicated in immunocompromised patients (risk of fungal septicaemia).
• Contraindicated in patients with central venous catheters.
• Do not use if allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii or yeast products.
• Store in a cool
• dry place to maintain viability of live organisms.
• Keep at least 2 hours apart from antifungal drugs.
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children.