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Saccharomyces boulardii
INFORMATION ABOUT SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII
Saccharomyces boulardii Uses
Saccharomyces boulardii is used in the treatment of diarrhea.
How Saccharomyces boulardii works
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
16 Nov 2023 | 08:13 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Saccharomyces boulardii
- Avoid taking Saccharomyces boulardii along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
- Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
- Take Saccharomyces boulardii at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Saccharomyces boulardii along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.